Dr. Myhr is a Professor of History in the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences. She serves as the Associate Dean of the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Dr. Myhr teaches History and Freshman Studies courses focusing primarily on European and World History. She has been a strong supporter of study abroad, traveling with students to France three times. Dr. Myhr has also been engaged with the Holy Cross Institute, presenting at the annual Convocation and leading the Journey to Holy Cross study group for faculty and administration fellows as well as a pilgrimage to sites in France associated with the Blessed Father Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross. She is currently co-authoring a book, Holy Cross in Texas, updating earlier histories and better integrating the ministries of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Her earlier research focused on Early Modern religious women and The Reformation. She published an article in Renaissance and Reformation / Renaissance et Réforme on the art, architecture, and spirituality of the 17th century Ursuline convent in Bordeaux, France.
Year Started
Tue, 01/01/2002 - 12:00
Languages Spoken
French
Education
Ph.D. in Early Modern European History at The University of Texas at Austin, 1999
M.A. in European History at The University of Texas at Austin, 1993
B.A. in History at Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi, 1989