Robert D. Billinger

Robert Dominic Billinger, Jr., Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus of History at Wingate University with a distinguished career in academia and public speaking. He has contributed significantly to the field of Modern European History, particularly focusing on World War II topics.

Education: Billinger holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Modern European History from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and a B.A. in History from Lehigh University.

Public Speaking: Billinger has extensive public speaking experience, including presentations on Nazi POWs in North Carolina and Florida during WWII, and has been a part of various lecture series and councils

Awards and Honors: He has received multiple awards, including the Enno E. Kraehe Distinguished Service Award and the Charles and Hazel Corts Award for Excellence in College Teaching.

Community Engagement: He has been involved with the North Carolina Humanities Council and the Florida Humanities Council, reflecting his commitment to public history and education.

Family Background: Billinger was born on July 15, 1944, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is married, and has two grown children.