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The opening event of the 10th Annual Undergraduate History Conference (April 14-15) featured reflections by History alumni on their time in the department and how it helped prepare them for their post-college careers. The panel included Sara Fisher (The Lakewood Historical Society), Chrissy Matzen (Department of History at the University […]

Slate Magazine‘s Culture Blog recently featured an interview with Dr. Kevin Uhalde, Associate Professor of History at Ohio University. The interview explores possible historical inspirations and parallels for the hit series Game of Thrones. Asked about how series creator George R. R. Martin might understand the history his show draws […]

The History Department is hosting an Ohio Civil War Symposium at the Sherman House Museum in Lancaster on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. The Ohio Civil War Symposium is for Ohio University alumni and anyone interested in the history of the civil war. The cost is $30 and includes admission to […]

Dr. Katherine Jellison, Professor and Chair of History at Ohio University, was quoted in a racked article on “A Cultural History of Ugly Bridesmaids Dresses.” According to the 1865 nuptial guidebook The Etiquette of Courtship and Matrimony, bridesmaid dresses should “be as the depth of colouring in the background of […]

Dr. Katherine Jellison, Professor and Chair of History at Ohio University, was quoted in an Irish Times article by Simon Carswell on “Donald Trump moves to hurt Clinton’s support among women.” By attacking Clinton on playing the gender card, Trump might be following a strategy George W. Bush used against […]

The College of Arts and Sciences Awards Committee recently selected Dr. Chester Pach, Associate Professor of History at Ohio University, as the recipient of the 2015-16 Jeanette G. Grasselli Brown Faculty Teaching Award in the Humanities. The award recognizes “superior classroom performance,” “involvement with students beyond the classroom,” and “contributions to a department’s curricular […]

The College of Arts & Sciences Awards Committee selected Dr. Miriam Shadis, Associate Professor of History at Ohio University, as the recipient of the 2015-16 Outstanding Faculty Undergraduate Advising Award. The award recognizes “exceptional availability” and “commitment to undergraduate student success.” Shadis was initially nominated as part of a college-wide open call by […]