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Matthew Apuzzo is a history graduate student at the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies. He is also a graduate affiliate at The Melikian Center: Russian, Eurasian & East European Studies. His research focuses on the history of the Holocaust, genocide, antisemitism, and of populism; especially in Poland and the Balkans.
Apuzzo is also a 2024 U.S. Department of State Title VIII Fellowship recipient for the study of Polish at ASU’s Critical Languages Institute. Title VIII funding is provided by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research for the purpose of supporting and sustaining American expertise critical to the national security of the United States and bringing that expertise to the service of the U.S. government.
Professionally, Apuzzo is an investigator for the State of Arizona where he investigates the alleged sexual, physical, and emotional abuse of children as well as child neglect. Prior to this Apuzzo was a middle school social studies teacher for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Before teaching, Apuzzo worked in law enforcement.
Apuzzo’s personal interests include training and competing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kettlebell training. In his free time, Apuzzo enjoys being with his family.
Master of Arts - History, Arizona State University (Tempe), Projected Graduation Spring 2026.
Graduate Certificate - Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Arizona State University (Online), Projected Graduation Summer 2026.
Certificate of Completion - Intensive Elementary Polish, Critical Languages Institute, Arizona State University (Tempe), 2024.
Bachelor of Arts - History, minor Political Science, Arizona State University (Tempe), 2020.
Undergraduate Certificate - Religion and Conflict, Arizona State University (Tempe), 2020.
Undergraduate Certificate - International Studies, Arizona State University (Tempe), 2020.
Key research interests: The Holocaust, genocide, antisemitism, and populism. Specifically in Poland and the Balkans.