Wendi Kavanaugh

Scholarly Siren

  • What to Expect in 2026 on the Blog

    A Guided Year of Scholarship and Creativity I wanted to keep my welcome post separate from my “What to Expect in 2026” post. I believe introducing the blog and outlining… Read more

  • Beyond the Archive: The Art of Uncovering Hidden Histories

    How do researchers uncover histories that were intentionally hidden, forgotten, overlooked, or perhaps never asked? Or maybe the right question is whether a particular topic has been overlooked, or whether… Read more

  • Notes from the 2026 SIH Conference

    I had grand plans to visit Bletchley Park and write about my amazing experience on the blog today. I also decided to write last week’s post on the train to… Read more

  • Confessions of a Storyteller: Hunting for Truth in History

    My blog post is a couple of days late this week. It’s been a whirlwind. I’m writing from the airport at one of those weird tables with outlets and chairs… Read more

  • How I Mentor

    Mentorship is one of the most meaningful parts of my work as a university instructor. I’ve spent years teaching, advising, and guiding students through academic choices and as they try… Read more

  • How to Find a Good Mentor

    What Good Mentorship Actually Looks Like Everyone needs a good mentor at some point in their lives; undergraduates often find themselves in the mentee role, seeking guidance from a professor,… Read more

  • What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Taught My First University Class

    The internet is full of “What I wish I knew before starting college,” but almost nothing about what I wish I knew before teaching college. Teaching isn’t an easy craft,… Read more

  • My Thoughts on Teaching!

    All of us professors and lecturers have written and edited (more than once!) our teaching philosophies. But how exactly does that translate when we’re actually in the classroom? How can… Read more

  • Dressing for Academic Approachability or Authority

    Earlier this month, I wrote about how academic style is political and about the differences in academic attire. Today, I want to examine how clothing choices in academia shape perceptions… Read more

Welcome to Scholarly Siren

Wendi Kavanaugh, PhD., is a Dallas native. Her academic journey reflects her passion for creativity, history, and storytelling.

Email me: wendi@scholarlysiren.com

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