Stories tagged with: Department of History

Bob Woodward is shown speaking in the Baker University Center Ballroom

Ohio University hosts Pulitzer Prize winners on back-to-back days

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

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'

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.”

Lincoln Schaaf, Zach Donaldson, Ava Poling, and Ayden Mcdougle, Mock Trial members at the AMTA regional tournament.

Alumni help Mock Trial Team prepare for regionals, Nick Bohuslawsky named outstanding attorney

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The Burntwater Wall Hanging was part of Kennedy Museum of Art exhibit.

New Humanities in the Park display traces Native Americans' contributions to Ohio

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

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

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

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.

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