Bio:

Ryan Swanson is a Professor in the Honors College at UNM. He also serves as the Faculty Director of the Regents Scholars Program.  Ryan earned his Ph.D. in history from Georgetown University 2008.  His latest book, A Beautiful Shame: One Team’s Fight for Survival in a New Era of College Sports came out in 2025.  Ryan has published widely on the role of athletics in the United States.  In the classroom, Ryan teaches courses on sports, history, and the legacy of failure.  Ryan and his wife Rachael have three children.  They reside in Corrales, NM.

Research Interest:

American Sport History, Youth Sports, Athlete Longevity, and College Athletics