Kristen Mapes
- (She/Her)
- kmapes@msu.edu
- Linton Hall 308A
- Director of Digital Humanities
- Digital Humanities
Biography
Kristen Mapes is the Director of Digital Humanities in the College of Arts and Letters. She regularly teaches DH285: Introduction to Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities (syllabus) and co-created and runs the Digital Culture in London and Scotland study abroad program. Kristen chairs the Global Digital Humanities Symposium and is Chair of the Executive Board of the Association of Digital Humanities Organizations (ADHO). Kristen joined the College of Arts and Letters after completing an Master of Arts in Medieval Studies at the Fordham University and an Master of Library and Information Science from Rutgers University. Find out more about Kristen, including past course syllabi and technology tutorials, at kristenmapes.com. Schedule a meeting with Kristen.
College of Arts & Letters News
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College of Arts & Letters
September 3, 2026A new academic year brings new beginnings and Fall 2026 marks an especially significant moment for Michigan State University’s College of Arts and Letters. Students are returning to a college that has grown in scope, with new academic programs, newly housed majors, and […] Read Now →
- Kristen Mapes Brings Years of Experience to Role as Digital Humanities Director
College of Arts & Letters
August 27, 2026Kristen Mapes is leading Digital Humanities in Michigan State University’s College of Arts and Letters as its new Director, following a year as Interim Director. Mapes began her term on July 1, 2026, succeeding Kathleen Fitzpatrick, who served as Director of Digital Humanities […] Read Now →
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College of Arts & Letters
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College of Arts & Letters
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College of Arts & Letters
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