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Mircea Raianu's New Book on the Tata Corporation

July 26, 2021 History

The new book creates an image of global capitalism through the story of this Indian company.

Christopher Bonner wins James J. Broussard Best First Book Prize

July 19, 2021 History

2021 Best First Book Prize goes to Christopher Bonner.

Richard Bell Honored by Two Historical Societies

July 15, 2021 History

Richard Bell is getting notable honors from HIstorical Societies.

2021–22 ARHU Fulbright Recipients

June 02, 2021 American Studies, School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, History, Spanish and Portuguese, French

Five ARHU students and alumni receive the prestigious grant.

Department of History May Newsletter

June 01, 2021 History

See what's new in the Department of History.

2021 Making African America Symposium

May 28, 2021 History, College of Arts and Humanities

A Virtual Symposium on Immigration and the Changing Dynamics of Blackness.

History Major Andrew Forschler ’21 Named Undergrad Researcher of the Year

May 14, 2021 History

The honors student has conducted historical research focused around gender, sexuality and performance.

Dr. Robert Chiles Launches New Interview Show

May 10, 2021 History

History professor Robert Chiles is hosting a show about New York State History.

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NEH Grants to Support History Professors’ Research

May 04, 2021 History

Part of $24M awarded nationwide, funds to support work expanding Enslaved.org database and researching book on NYC transit desegregation.

$1.4M Grant to Expand Enslaved.org

May 03, 2021 History

The Mellon Foundation continues its support of the database, which contains records on hundreds of thousands of formerly enslaved individuals.