San Francisco State University

Campus Overview
Located in one of the world's most vibrant cities, San Francisco State is a center of cultural innovation, civic engagement and scholarly inquiry. The campus leads the CSU in the number of international students enrolled, as well as the number of students participating in study abroad programs. San Francisco State attracts world-class faculty dedicated to the pursuit of excellent teaching, the development of students' potential, and the advancement of discovery, understanding and expression. Faculty and staff have developed exemplary programs in the biosciences, film, broadcast, creative writing and journalism, along with excellence in business, teacher education, physical therapy, multimedia studies, and unique offerings in such areas as human sexuality and Jewish studies. www.sfsu.edu

Professor of History Paul Longmore, who specializes in Early American history and disability studies, has made history himself. The distinguished historian Edmund Morgan described his book The Invention of George Washington as "probably the best account" of Washington's early career. Another leading historian Stanley Kutler called his work in disability history "pioneering," while still another declared, "Probably more than anyone, Longmore has been responsible for bringing disability studies to the field of history." In addition, his work helped establish disability studies as an academic field comparable to women's studies and ethnic studies.

In recognition of his contribution to the advancement of people with disabilities, the American Association of People with Disabilities presented him with its Henry Betts Award in 2005. He was the first university professor to receive this honor. In 2006, he was one of five recipients of the CSU Wang Family Excellence Award which celebrates California State University distinguished faculty and administrators who have displayed extraordinary commitment and dedication and made outstanding contributions and achievements in their field.

Longmore received his B.A. and M.A. in History from Occidental College and his Ph.D. in U.S. History from the Claremont Graduate School. He joined SFSU in 1992. He directs its Institute on Disability.