Dr. Sherri Raney delivers poignant perspectives in various areas of Slavic studies, including topics such as “The Peoples of Russia and China: Facing the Dawn of a New Century,” “Soviet Women and Religion Since the Revolution,” and “The Expansion of Russian Women’s Education in the Reign of Nicholas II, 1894-1917.” Among other classes, she teaches the history sections of Western Civilization and World Civilization, History of Modern Russia, History of Modern Germany, International Relations, and Comparative Politics. She and her husband, Larry, have three children: Caleb ('05) a photographer (calebraney photography.com), Lauren, a senior at OBU, and Rachel, a senior at OBU.

Educational Background:

Courses Taught:

Selected Publications and/or Professional Activities:

“Women and Oklahoma Politics,” Oklahoma Political Science Association Annual Meeting, November 2003, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma

“The Peoples of Russia and China: Facing the Dawn of a New Century,” Older Adult Service and Information System, March, 2000, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

"Princess Dashkova and Benjamin Franklin," Central Slavic Conference. October 1995, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Honors Theses or Student Research Directed:

Lindsey Bivens. "The Life-Cycle of Women's Movements: A Comparative Study of Women's Political Movements Around the Globe."

Andrew Rushing current on Napoleon