L Jon Grogan

L. Jon Grogan has a BA in Political Science from Tufts University, an MA in Public History from the University of San Diego, and a PhD in American History (with a minor concentration in African colonial history) from Loyola University, Chicago. He is also a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer who has served in various command and staff assignments in the United States and overseas. His Osher portfolio includes classes on various topics in American, African, and military history.

The "Reel" Custer: Hollywood and the Battle of the Little Bighorn (Winter Term 2025)

Participant Testimonials:

Jon provides a class that is entertaining and so informative. I have taken as many as I can from him...such a unique view of history!

In depth preparation and knowledge on display throughout.

Much class participation, reminded me of roundtable discussions.