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Sara Kohorst, History Major, Selected As A Senior Marshal For Spring Commencement!

May 20, 2020 History

Founded in 1991, the Senior Marshal program recognizes graduating seniors at each UMD commencement who demonstrate the highest levels of scholarship, service, extracurricular activity and personal growth.

Spring Commencement On May 22

May 19, 2020 History

For more information on the activities celebrating our 2020 graduates, please see:https://commencement.umd.edu/ 

Webinar Monday April 27 At 4 P.M. "Making A Pandemic . . ."

April 23, 2020 History

Please join us on Monday, April 27 at 4pm, for a Zoom webinar with Dr. Merle Eisenberg (SESYNC, University of Maryland). The title of his talk is “Making a Pandemic: the Justinianic Plague, the End of Antiquity, and the Conquest of Disease”.

Eric Corbie ’20 Enjoys Exploring Innovative Applications Of History

April 17, 2020 History

The history major is interning at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Keep Connected This Spring . . .

April 08, 2020 History

Want more information or need to contact someone in the Department of History? Keep current on updates regarding the University and the response to the virus at:

Julie Choi '20 Named Rangel Scholar

March 27, 2020 History

Senior double major in history and government and politics awarded prestigious scholarship.

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When a Haircut Is More Than Just a Haircut

March 11, 2020 History

Black L.G.B.T. New Yorkers are using social media to find barbershops that double as safe spaces.

Moments In History - January/February Newsletter

February 24, 2020 History

The Department of History January/February Newsletter is now available!

Speaking Of Books: Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped Into Slavery And Their Astonishing Odyssey Home 2/25

February 20, 2020 History

McKeldin Library 61374:00 - 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, February 25

What Made College Park Possible? Monday, February 24 4 P.M.

February 20, 2020 History

Monday, February 24, 2020 Francis Scott Key 0106 Lecture Hall4 p.m.  A Program on the Founding of the University of MarylandFeatured Speakers: