Stories tagged with: Department of History

The Contemporary History Institute and The George Washington Forum Present

April 8 event to focus on shared experiences of acclaimed author Vonnegut and former OHIO professor in World War II

March 28, 2025 4 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum and the Contemporary History Institute will host Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner and Ohio University alumna Isabel Huber Planton for the Tuesday, April 8 presentation.

The finalists and judges from the 2025 3MT competition

Student Success

OHIO announces winners of Three Minute Thesis competition

March 21, 2025 3 min

This year, 32 students took part in the semifinal competitions, and then eight students advanced to the finals in late February.

Traditional Korean style architecture at Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul, South Korea

Events

"South Korea and the Challenges It Faces": Contemporary History Institute hosts guest speaker

March 11, 2025 2 min

The Contemporary History Institute hosts Dr. Ji Young Choi discussing “South Korea's Achievements and Challenges It Faces: A Historical Perspective” on Thursday, April 3 at 4 p.m. in Baker Center 231.

An airal shot of a cemetery at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage.

Historical Discoveries

Alumnus uncovers enslaved cemetery at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

March 6, 2025 4 min

Tony Guzzi, AB '93, resolved a centuries-old mystery by uncovering unmarked graves of enslaved individuals at Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage.

OHIO Events

2025 Lazaroff Memorial Lecture in Jewish History set for March 5

February 27, 2025 1 min

The annual lecture, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. In addition, a pre-event reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center Lounge.

British History

Washington Forum event will explore the history of greed

February 18, 2025 2 min

Guest speaker Dr. Penelope Ismay will discuss the topic of greed at the Menard Family George Washington Forum March 20.

Jimmy Carter shakes hands with a small crowd

History and Insight

Jimmy Carter’s presidency and legacy

February 17, 2025 2 min

In the latest episode of our Ask the Experts podcast, we speak to two faculty members about their experience researching and working with the 39th U.S. president.

Baker Peace Conference

2025 Baker Peace Conference to explore postwar Vietnam

February 10, 2025 4 min

Themed "After Saigon's Fall: The Postwar Decade (1975-1985)," the conference will take place February 20-21.

Certificate Selection

LJC Certificate Students Admitted 2024-2025

February 3, 2025 2 min

The 2024-25 school year admissions to the Certificate in Law, Justice & Culture Program.

Lecture

'Exploration, Empires and the Origins of Global Capitalism' lecture Feb. 11

January 27, 2025 2 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum will host Dr. Emma Griffin for a free public lecture exploring how empire and exploration shaped global capitalism.

An aerial image of Ohio University's Athens Campus and the Hocking River

AWARDS

History graduate students receive nationally competitive grants

January 21, 2025 3 min

Two Ph.D. students received competitive grants for language training and conference travel in the spring semester.

The colorful hills of fall surround OHIO's Athens campus

OHIO Announcements

OHIO faculty named as Emerging Presidential Research Scholars

November 20, 2024 4 min

This year’s award winners are Associate Professor of History Victoria Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology Brett Peters, and Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor Shouan Zhu.

Science Café Wednesday, Nov. 6 - Brian Schoen, History and Timothy Anderson, Geography - Settling Ohio - Free coffee for the first 50 people, Sponsored by the Research Division and Sigma Xi

OHIO Events

Science Café presents Brian Schoen, Tim Anderson on Nov. 6

October 30, 2024 2 min

Ohio University’s Science Café/Café Conversations will present OHIO faculty members Brian Schoen and Tim Anderson discussing “Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond,” on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Faculty Excellence

OHIO announces 2024-25 Presidential Research Scholars

October 22, 2024 4 min

Each year, the Presidential Research Scholars program recognizes faculty excellence in research, scholarship and creative activity.

a poster advertising the Costa Lecture titled

Campus Lecture

46th annual Costa Lecture to be held October 17

October 14, 2024 1 min

The 46th Annual Endowed Costa Lecture, "Campaigns and Conspiracies: How Conservative Media Changed Presidential Elections," will be held on October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Baker Center Ballroom.

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