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History faculty member co-authors award-winning book

Dr. Peter A. McCord of the Department of History researched the Union blockade and blockade running during the American Civil War at the British National...

Dr. Nancy Hagedorn

History student project creates digital history

In the Spring 2022 semester, Dr. Nancy Hagedorn of the Department of History led a group of history students to develop a Digital History of...

Dr. David Kinkela

Kinkela participates in NEH U.S. history curriculum study group

Historians typically spend their time in the classroom teaching and in the archives researching and writing, but Department of History Professor David Kinkela joined 14...

Dr. Erika Lee

Noted historian/commentator to analyze xenophobia across U.S. history

One of the nation’s leading immigration and Asian-American historians, Dr. Erika Lee, a University of Minnesota professor of history, will present a virtual lecture “Xenophobia...

Dr. Xin Fan

History professor Fan presents book at U.K. webinar series

Department of History Associate Professor Xin Fan introduced his book project, “The Right to Talk about China: Chinese Intellectuals and the Rise of Emotional Politics,”...

Dr. Xin Fan

Fan to launch new book at King's College London event

History Associate Professor Xin Fan will give a presentation on his new book at a virtual book launch party to be hosted by King's College...

Dr. Jeffry J. Iovannone

Iovannone to examine legacy of transgender activist in virtual talk

The life and legacy of Peggie Ames will be examined by Department of History Lecturer and Coordinator of the Women’s and Gender Studies Program Jeffry...

Dr. Xin Fan

History professor Fan to give international talks

Department of History Associate Professor Xin Fan has been invited to give two virtual book talks on his newly published book to an international audience...

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Iovannone presents research at Moving Trans History Forward Conference

Department of History Lecturer and Coordinator of the Women's and Gender Studies Program Jeffry J. Iovannone and Christiana Limniatis, director of Preservation Services at Preservation...

Rebecca Denz

History graduate to describe journey to White House records management job in virtual talk

Rebekah Denz, who earned a B.A. in History in 2019, will present, “Leadership through the Eyes of a Young Professional,” a virtual discussion that describes...