Steven Conn was on the faculty in the history department at Ohio State University since he received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994. In the spring of 2015, after 21 years at OSU, he became the W. E. Smith Professor of History at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. There he teaches courses in American history

At OSU he created a combined BA/MA degree program in public history and the monthly on-line features magazine "Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective."  In 2021 he helped create a spin-off website in collaboration with Getty images called "Picturing Black History." Using images from Getty's vast archive, the site brings to light photos you haven't seen to tell stories you haven't heard. Find it here picturingblackhistory.org/

Steven Conn has spoken on a variety of topics around the country and around the world. A popular and engaging speaker, he is on the roster of Distinguished Lecturers at the Organization of American Historians.

Originally from Philadelphia, Steven Conn is now a resident of the funky town of Yellow Springs. There he is active in a variety of civic activities and projects. He served on the Yellow Springs school board from 2014 until 2022. He has also served on the Glen Helen Association Board.