Welcome to the History Department at UT

The History Department is located at the geographical and intellectual heart of the campus in Garrison Hall. Almost all UT students take a history course during their undergraduate years. This web site is designed to introduce you to the many courses, programs and activities that we offer. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students, I would like to welcome you to our department.

—Alan Tully, Chair

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News and People

	Department of History Spring Graduation 2008 The Department of History's spring graduation of 2008 will take place in the Recreational Sports Center (RSC) on Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m.
	Phi Beta Kappa honor society selects Prof. Wilson for teaching award Assistant Prof. James A. Wilson Jr. of the History Dept. has been selected as the recipient of the Fifth Annual Award for Distinction in Teaching by Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) for the Alpha of Texas Chapter.
	Friar Society Selects History Professor for Teaching Excellence Award AUSTIN, Texas -April 14, 2008- The University of Texas at Austin Friar Society awarded Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor of History G. Howard Miller, the 2008-09 Friar Centennial Teaching Fellowship on Monday, April 14. The $15,000 award is the university's largest for undergraduate teaching excellence.
	Professor Toyin Falola receives Quintessence Award from African Writers Endowment, Inc. and Proclamation from New Jersey governor On April 5, 2008, History Professor Toyin Falola was awarded the Quintessence Award from the African Writers Endowment, Inc. (AWE) for his literary achievements and leadership role world wide.
	Institute for Historical Studies appoints external research fellows The Institute for Historical Studies (IHS) has appointed five external research fellows for 2008-09 from an extraordinarily talented and diverse pool of over 230 applicants.
	Department of History, numerous faculty featured in winter edition of Life and Letters magazine AUSTIN, Texas -March 25, 2008- When the world has questions about Latin America, reporters, educators and policymakers turn for answers to the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin.
	Education Notes: Religion and Culture Experts Members of the Christian faith will celebrate Easter, one of the religion's most important holy days, on March 23.
	Come Back to Garrison Reception The History Department celebrated the first renovation of Garrison (GAR) Hall in 81 years with a reception brimming with people in the spacious Academic Room of the Main Building (Tower) on Thursday, January 31, 2008.