The Department of American Studies is pleased to announce that Dr. Cornelia Klecker has been awarded the Carl Bode Award for the Outstanding Article 2021 by the Popular Culture Association for her article in the Journal of American Culture entitled "Trump as the 'Kardashian of Politics?’ Daniel J. Boorstin’s ‘Pseudo-Event” and the Rise of Donald Trump”. On behalf of our department we extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Klecker!