Michelle Sikes

Professional Bio

Michelle Sikes is an associate professor of kinesiology, African studies, and history. Prior to joining the Penn State faculty, Sikes was a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, where she completed her doctorate, and then a lecturer at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Formerly a professional runner, she represented the United States in the 5000 meters at the 2007 World Track-and-Field Championships and won a NCAA Division I championship at this distance.