Stories tagged with: Department of History

University Libraries’ Authors @Alden series to feature Mary Stockwell highlighting Ulysses S. Grant's policies towards the American Indians

March 20, 2023 4 min

Mary Stockwell will be visiting for a special Authors @ Alden on Tuesday, March 28, at 1 p.m. where she will discuss her book, “Interrupted Odyssey: Ulysses S. Grant and the American Indians.”

Race in the Crucible of War book cover with photo of Black soldiers in Vietnam

Alumnus Gerald Goodwin's book examines African American experiences during Vietnam War

March 16, 2023 6 min

Alumnus Gerald Goodwin's new book "Race in the Crucible of War" examines African American experiences with racial issues during the Vietnam War.

James Bohland at the America in the World Consortium Young Scholars Conference

History graduate students present at America in the World Consortium organized by OHIO alumnus

March 15, 2023 2 min

History doctoral candidates James Bohland and Cameron Dunbar presented their research at the America in the World Consortium Young Scholars Conference organized by recent OHIO graduate Kyle Balzer.

Bob Woodward is shown speaking in the Baker University Center Ballroom

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

March 9, 2023 3 min

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 3 min

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 2 min

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

February 22, 2023 3 min

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 2 min

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 3 min

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 2 min

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 2 min

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 4 min

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 2 min

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 6 min

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

January 5, 2023 5 min

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.

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