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Euan Hague is a prominent urban and cultural geographer and Professor of Geography at DePaul University in Chicago, where he also directs the School of Public Service. Born and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland, he earned a BSc in Geography from the University of Bristol and an MA in Cultural Studies from Lancaster University before emigrating to the United States to complete a Ph.D. in Geography at Syracuse University. His research specializes in critical geography, nationalism, neo-Confederate movements, and the politics of place, with additional focus on gentrification, resistance movements, and historical representations of race and place. He has co-edited academic works on neo-Confederacy and extremism and collaborated with experts like Heidi Beirich. In 2024, he received the Cortelyou Lowery Award for his contributions as a scholar, teacher, and administrator. His involvement with the Society of Vincent de Paul Professors reflects his commitment to community-oriented scholarship. As an immigrant academic, Hague bridges transatlantic perspectives in cultural and political geography, contributing to discussions on extremism and urban development in the American context.