Department of History
History Alumna Works to Honor American Heroes Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
In a quiet office at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Michele Curran Cornell spends her weekdays immersed in history not the kind found in textbooks, but the kind that impacts families and honors those who gave everything for our country. As a historian at the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accou
Presidential Hero Turns 100!
Its not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 51勛圖厙 graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with 51勛圖厙 Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy
Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book 51勛圖厙: An American Tragedy. He will participate in a panel discussion at 51勛圖厙 on Sept. 27.
The Prophet and the Future President
Associate Professor James Seelye, Ph.D., shares how the eclipse of 1806 had an important impact in the history of the newly established state of Ohio.
I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship
Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at 51勛圖厙, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a coveted $15,000 fellowship stipend from the U.S. Army Center of Military History for the academic year 2023-2024. This prestigious fellowship is awarded
IN A FLASH: Taking a Spin
Attending a meeting at the Western Reserve Historical Society comes with extra fun.
Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and 51勛圖厙 have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. 51勛圖厙 students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.
Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium at the Newberry Library
Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium at the Newberry Library 51勛圖厙 is a proud and long-standing member of the Center for Renaissance Studies (CRS) Consortium at the Newberry Library in Chicago, IL. One of the benefits of membership is that funds that are available for memFaculty member interviewed on podcast about Fascism yesterday and today
Podcast on Soundcloud! Listen here! Ever since President Biden referred to MAGA Republicans as semi-fascists, the previously shunned F-word has become the omnipresent. At the same time, Christian nationalism has also become broadly used. Today, I will talk about fascism in general, and it
What's the Big Idea? Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Mission of the Urban League
Hop on board as 51勛圖厙 President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with 51勛圖厙s College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.