Ewald Hiebl holds an MA in History/German Language Studies and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Salzburg. Prior to his lecturing at the University of Salzburg he taught at a local high school and in adult education. He has worked on several scientific projects in Austria and Europe. As Assistant Professor at the University of Salzburg his major fields of research include Austrian history, regional and local history (19th and 20th century), media history, Leopold Kohr, civic education, and new social movements. Since 1994 he has also been working as radio journalist for the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation.
My experience in Austria has changed my life. I’ve grown so much here personally, academically, and socially thanks to so many amazing people I have had the privilege to get to know. If I ever have the chance to come back to Austria I will be back in a heartbeat.
J. P., Illinois State University
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