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History Major Benjamin Kramer Wins The 2014 Library Award For Undergraduate Research

May 15, 2014 History

Benjamin Kramer has been selected as a winner of the 2014 Library Award for Undergraduate Research.Ben is a junior double degree candidate studying Government & Politics and History. He is a Banneker Key Scholar, member of the Honors College,...

Paul Landau Promoted To Professor

May 15, 2014 History

Professor Landau has been awarded promotion to the rank of Professor in the Department of History.Paul Landau is a historian of Africans in colonial Africa.

History Major Joanna Suriani Finalist For University Medal

May 13, 2014 History

The University Medal is awarded to the undergraduate who best personifies academic distinction, extraordinary character, and extracurricular contributions to the University and the larger public.

Joanna Suriani Honored As Finalist For The University Medal

May 13, 2014 History

At spring commencement, JoAnna Suriani will be recognized as one of the five finalists for this prize, which is given to the most outstanding graduate of each academic year. The University Medal is awarded to the undergraduate who best personifies...

Miller Center Awards Two Undergraduates Best Paper Prizes

May 12, 2014 History

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Jeffrey Herf Named Distinguished University Professor

May 08, 2014 History

It is a pleasure to announce that Jeffrey Herf has been elevated to the rank of Distinguished University Professor, the highest honor the university bestows on members of the faculty. Jeffrey will be honored at a ceremony on October 7, 2014.

Professor Piotr H. Kosicki Wins W. Glenn Campbell And Rita Ricardo-Campbell Hoover National Fellowship

April 24, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Piotr H Kosicki is a W. Glenn Campbell and Rita Ricardo-Campbell National Fellow for 2014–2015 at the Hoover Institution. He also received the 2014-15 Distinguished Fellowship of the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study at the University of Notre...

Umd Historian Named Guggenheim Fellow

April 23, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

Professor Holly Brewer wins prestigious fellowship to research British influence on early American slavery.

Professors David Sartorius And Mikhail Dolbilov Granted Tenure & Promotion To Associate Professors

April 18, 2014 College of Arts and Humanities, History

The Department of History welcomes two new associate professors to its ranks, Professors David Sartorius and Mikhail Dolbilov.

Paleography & The Archives Seminar

April 15, 2014 History

On Friday, April 18, from 9:15 am - 5 pm, the Graduate Field Committee in Medieval & Early Modern Studie