Stories tagged with: Department of History
Ohio University hosts Pulitzer Prize winners on back-to-back days
March 9, 2023 In the beginning of March, the Ohio University community had the rare opportunity to hear two Pulitzer Prize winners speak on consecutive days.
2023 Ted Rose Lecture features talk on 'Black Pulp and the Radical Politics of Popular Genre' on March 9
February 23, 2023 The African American Studies Department presents the 2023 Ted Rose Lecture featuring a guest talk by Brooks Hefner on "Black Pulp and the Radical Politics of Popular Genre" on March 9.
Chester Pach says Reagan speech set stage for 'verifiable reduction in nuclear weapons'
February 22, 2023 Chester Pach published an essay recently on one of Ronald Reagan’s most famous — and controversial — speeches. In that address, Reagan called the Vietnam War “a noble cause.”
Alumni help Mock Trial Team prepare for regionals, Nick Bohuslawsky named outstanding attorney
February 22, 2023 Both Ohio University Mock Trial Teams finished their season with a handful of wins at the AMTA regional tournament in Dayton, and Nick Bohuslawsky was recognized as an outstanding attorney.
Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts 'America’s Rivalry with China and Why It’s Vital to Confront Beijing' on Feb. 22
February 21, 2023 The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts Elbridge Colby discussing "America’s Rivalry with China and Why It’s Vital to Confront Beijing" on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Pre-Law Day features law school and career panels, resume review and more on March 2
February 9, 2023 Pre-Law Day on March 2 is an excellent opportunity for pre-law students at Ohio University to connect with alumni and explore their interest in law school and the legal profession.
Pulitzer Prize winning historian to discuss 'John F. Kennedy and the Promise of Democracy' on March 2
February 8, 2023 The 44th annual Costa Lecture features Fredrik Logevall, 2013 winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History, on Thursday, March 2. Logevall will discuss "John F. Kennedy and the Promise of Democracy."
New history book examines U.S. Civil War as part of a wider North American crisis
February 7, 2023 A new book co-edited by Brian Schoen examines the Civil War and Reconstruction era, showing that while the new republic was in crisis, its North American neighbors had crises of their own.
Applications for University Libraries’ Endowment Funds for 2023 now open
January 21, 2023
niversity Libraries’ 1804 Special Endowment Fund and the Arts and Humanities Junior Faculty Endowment Fund applications are now open for 2023 submissions.
2023 Baker Peace Conference: A New Cold War? set for Feb. 23-24
January 6, 2023 Are we in a new Cold War? This is the theme of the Contemporary History Institute’s annual Baker Peace Conference taking place Feb. 23-24 in Ohio University’s Walter Rotunda.
Crane Graduate Fellowship helps Evan Schalon spend one more special year at OHIO
January 5, 2023 When Evan Schalon arrived in Athens, he was a long way from his hometown in Maryland. But when it was time to graduate, he jumped at the opportunity for one more year at Ohio University.
New Humanities in the Park display traces Native Americans' contributions to Ohio
January 5, 2023 A new display in Richland Avenue Park in Athens traces Indigenous Americans’ material and cultural contributions to Ohio, which was once home to 40 tribes.
2022-23 Presidential Research Scholars are explorers of human history and scientific discovery
December 13, 2022 Ohio University has named four professors as its 2022-23 Presidential Research Scholars: Neil Bernstein, Ronan Carroll, Katherine Jellison, and Patrick O’Connor.
Army ROTC cadet Frimel selected to Top 10 Order of Merit List
December 10, 2022 General Antonio Munera, commander of United States Army Cadet Command which oversees Army ROTC, recognized Nate Frimel last week as the 10th best Army ROTC cadet in the nation.
Fall Grad Spotlight: Ashley Roberts
November 28, 2022
Ashley Roberts, of Caldwell, Ohio, will graduate this semester with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the Patton College of Education and minors in history and nutrition.
