A Passion for History
Vietnam War Veteran and Civil War historian Joseph G. Bilby '65/M.A. '82 has written 21 history books and 400 articles.
Department of History
About the Department
The Department of History offers programs of study leading to the degree Bachelor of Arts and to the degree Master of Arts. By presenting the story of human achievements, hopes and frustrations, struggles and triumphs, the department helps the inquiring student to understand our complex world and shape its future.
Academic Programs
Graduate
Dual Degree
News
History Professor Receives Carnegie Fellowship
William Connell receives prestigious 2019 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship to research Migrant Labor in Renaissance Florence.
History Symposium on Health and Medicine
The theme of the two-day event is "Afflicted Bodies, Affected Societies: Disease and Wellness in Historical Perspective."
History Majors Speak at Conferences
Senior history majors Michael Novak and Kalliopi Logothetis recently presented their research at national conferences
Faculty
Our faculty conduct internationally-recognized research and innovative, technologically-enhanced instruction. Grounded in practical experience but exploring the frontiers of their disciplines, they are models of academic excellence. View all Department faculty »