Stories tagged with: Contemporary History Institute

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Guest speaker event featuring former NBA player Len Elmore

The Contemporary History Institute hosts the 7th annual Elizabeth Evans Baker Endowed Lecture featuring Len Elmore discussing “The Evolution and Revolution of College Sports” on Thursday October 24 at 7:30 p.m. in Baker Center Theater.

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Five doctoral students awarded Contemporary History Institute fellowships

Five graduate students are the 2024–25 recipients of the Contemporary History Institute's Klinder Fellowships and the Baker Peace Fellowships.

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Baker Peace Conference to focus on 'Democracy in Decline?' on Feb. 22-23

The Contemporary History Institute will host the 2024 Baker Peace Conference, themed “Democracy in Decline? The Politics of Pluralism, Participation, and Populism,” on Feb. 22-23.

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David Crane to discuss Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal on Oct. 17, says 'Putin hears my footsteps'

One of the most recognized international criminal lawyers in the world, David Crane is leading a team setting up a Special Tribunal for Ukraine on the Crimes of Aggression against Vladimir Putin.

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Kyle Balzer joins American Enterprise Institute as Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow

Alumnus Kyle Balzer, '22 History Ph.D., starts his new position as a Jeane Kirkpatrick Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman to discuss Russia-Ukraine War on Sept. 21

The Contemporary History Institute hosts Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman (retired) discussing "The Russia-Ukraine War: Its Origins, the Present Fight, and Prognosis for the Future” on Sept. 21.

These 4 students won Contemporary History fellowships for 2022-23

Four doctoral students awarded Contemporary History Institute fellowships

Four graduate students are the 2023–24 winners of the Contemporary History Institute's Klinder Fellowships and the Baker Peace Fellowships.

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History student Robert Green awarded Boren Fellowship for research in Cambodia

History doctoral student Robert Green has been awarded a Boren Fellowship to conduct research in Cambodia.

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

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

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.

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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.”

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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.

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Alumni News | David Prentice's book about Vietnam echoes questions about Afghanistan withdrawal

Historian David Prentice is making important contributions to the history of the Vietnam War and to the question how wars end.

Kyle Balzer

Kyle Balzer awarded prestigious fellowship at Clements Center for National Security

The Clements Center for National Security awarded a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Texas at Austin to Ohio University doctoral student Kyle Balzer.

Dr. Jack Marchbanks is pictured at the College of Arts and Sciences’ 2019 Notable Alumni Awards, where he was recognized for his career, community and Ohio University contributions.

Forever learning, serving: ODOT director to be honored with Outstanding State Government Alumnus Award

Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks, PHD ’18, will be presented OHIO’s Outstanding State Government Alumnus Award, recognizing exceptional achievements in public service.

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