Center for the Study of the American West

Center for the Study of the American West The Center for the Study of the American West (CSAW) is an academic unit of West Texas A&M University located in Canyon, Texas.

Our mission is to promote the study of the American West both as a region culturally unique and a product of broad historical forces.

04/01/2026

CANYON, Texas — The author whose work inspired both John Steinbeck and Kristin Hannah will be explored at an upcoming event from West Texas A&M University’s Center for the Study of the American West.

WT student reporting on the PPHM situation:
02/08/2026

WT student reporting on the PPHM situation:

You are 8 years old, just a third grader against the world, trying to make it through your first year with the pressure of a STAAR Test. Today is special, you aren’t worried about a test or homework, because today is museum day. The best day of the year, when you get to go with...

12/16/2025

Check out our snazzy new CSAW video:

Reminder of our final event of the Fall 2025 semester: our book award! Please join us for what will be a fascinating and...
12/10/2025

Reminder of our final event of the Fall 2025 semester: our book award! Please join us for what will be a fascinating and important presentation.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 6pm, Cornette Library
Refreshments served!

CANYON, Texas — An examination of the unexpected rebirth of an ecological marvel is the 2025 Bonney MacDonald Award for Outstanding Western Book from the  Center for the Study of the American West  at West Texas A&M University.

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Bonney MacDonald Award for Outstanding Western Book! Cheers
10/22/2025

We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2025 Bonney MacDonald Award for Outstanding Western Book! Cheers

CANYON, Texas — An examination of the unexpected rebirth of an ecological marvel is the 2025 Bonney MacDonald Award for Outstanding Western Book from the  Center for the Study of the American West  at West Texas A&M University.

Up Next, Coming Soon!
10/08/2025

Up Next, Coming Soon!

CSAW at the Western Literature Association, with Edie Smith Heuss, Kodi Mackenzie, Rosie Lewis, Sadie Ray, and Ben Pasco...
09/22/2025

CSAW at the Western Literature Association, with Edie Smith Heuss, Kodi Mackenzie, Rosie Lewis, Sadie Ray, and Ben Pascoe.

Listen to this great interview with Char Miller on High Plains Public Radio--teaser for the lecture coming next Thursday...
09/09/2025

Listen to this great interview with Char Miller on High Plains Public Radio--teaser for the lecture coming next Thursday, the 18th!

On Thursday, Sept. 18th at WT in Canyon, join the Center for the Study of the American West for the Garry L. Nall Lecture in Western Studies, featuring Dr. Char Miller. He'll present his lecture "Fire & Flood, Deluge & Drought."

Hey CSAW nation! We are pleased to announce the upcoming fall semester Nall Lecture, a timely topic.
08/11/2025

Hey CSAW nation! We are pleased to announce the upcoming fall semester Nall Lecture, a timely topic.

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PPHM 2503 4th Avenue
Canyon, TX
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