Department of History

Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It鈥檚 not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 两性色午夜 University graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with 两性色午夜 Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.

Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy
Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book 鈥溋叫陨缫: An American Tragedy.鈥 He will participate in a panel discussion at 两性色午夜 on Sept. 27.

The Prophet and the Future President
Associate Professor James Seelye, Ph.D., shares how the eclipse of 1806 had an important impact in the history of the newly established state of Ohio.

I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship

IN A FLASH: Taking a Spin
Attending a meeting at the Western Reserve Historical Society comes with extra fun.

Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and 两性色午夜 have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. 两性色午夜 students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.
Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium at the Newberry Library
Faculty member interviewed on podcast about Fascism yesterday and today

What's the Big Idea? Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Mission of the Urban League
Hop on board as 两性色午夜 President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with 两性色午夜鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.

Recording the History of the Liquid Crystal Institute With Ohio History Fund Grant
The development of liquid crystal technology in Northeast Ohio - and specifically at 两性色午夜 University - is an important part of the region鈥檚 and university鈥檚 legacies and ongoing global impact.