History Major Wins SEWHA Award for Best Undergraduate Paper

The Department of History recently hosted the Southeast World History Association’s 35th Annual Meeting: “Water in World History.” One of our own remarkable history...

Study Abroad Offers Exciting Opportunities for Historians

Hey Historians: have you considered studying abroad? Did you know you can apply for a Department of History Experiential Learning Grant to help cover...

Assistant Professor Sam Payne Wins Prestigious Award

CONGRATULATIONS to assistant professor Sam Payne on winning the prestigious Allan Nevins Prize from the Society of American Historians! The Nevins Prize is awarded...

Adjunct Professor Brings History to Life with Hands-On Assignment

We love seeing the artistic sides of our students! During the Spring 2023 semester, Adjunct professor Joshua Mayes brought history to the present with his...

Cara Delay’s ‘Catching Fire’ Published with Oxford University Press

Dr. Cara Delay’s latest book was recently published with Oxford University Press. Catching Fire: Women’s Health Activism in Ireland and the Global Movement for...

Congratulations to Heather Crosby!

The Department of History is proud to announce that Heather Crosby is the winner of this year’s Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award! Heather is...

Congratulations to our 2023 History Dept Award Winners

On Monday, April 17th we hosted the 2023 Department of History Awards, celebrating the research & hard work of our best & brightest students....

Dept of History Hosts Phi Alpha Theta Carolinas Regional Conference

Recently, the Department of History hosted the Phi Alpha Theta Carolinas Regional Conference. Several of our students participated: Caleb Ard – “A More Nuanced...

Exciting News for Dr. Jestice

Dr. Phyllis G. Jestice has written several books — both popular history writing & scholarly publications — and she recently discovered that many of...

History Department Welcomes Dr. Tamika Nunley for Annual Black History Month Lecture

Please join the Department of History for its annual Black History Month lecture, presented by guest lecturer Tamika Nunley. Dr. Nunley will present, “Black...