Archived News
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
History profs. available to discuss governor's race
The 2010 Texas governor's race is already garnering press coverage promising to be an historic contest as U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison challenges incumbent Rick Perry for the Republican nomination.
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Historian of modern France to give a lecture
John Merriman, a prolific scholar of modern France, will explore the history of terrorist violence in a lecture on Oct. 9 entitled "Émile Henry's Bomb at the Café Terminus: The Origins of Modern Terrorism in Fin-de-Siècle Paris."
Thu, Sep 3, 2009
Galveston Movement Symposium highlighted Texas' Jewish immigrants' stories
America is the land of the free, yet for immigrants, coming here involved some costs.
Mon, Aug 24, 2009
Three History Dept. professors receive inaugural Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award
History Dept. faculty members G. Howard Miller, Karl Miller and Penne Restad are among 35 professors at The University of Texas at Austin to receive the inaugural Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award.
Mon, Aug 24, 2009
Dr. Restad receives inaugural Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award, grant proposal funding
Restad, senior lecturer in American history in The University of Texas's History Department, was one of three to receive the inaugural Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award for non-tenure track faculty. Plus, her teaching proposal was awarded a grant.
Wed, Aug 5, 2009
Freshman Reading Round-up on Tuesday, Aug. 25, '09
Class of 2013: If you haven't yet picked out your book to read this summer, do it today and find out why you should consider a free class with a history professor.
Tue, Jul 28, 2009
Prof. H.W. Brands, along with eight other historians, invited to dine with President Obama
President Obama frequently refers to the "White House Bubble" that he seeks to continually burst with various unscheduled outings.
Wed, Jul 1, 2009
Prof. Wynn participant in Ukrainian-Jewish Encounter Initiative (UJEI) meeting, June 2009 in Salzburg, Austria
Associate Prof. Charters Wynn, an expert on the development of Ukrainian-Jewish relations, was one of 20 eminent scholars from North America, Israel, and Ukraine invited to participate in a conference June 7-10 by the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation (IHJR).
Wed, Jun 17, 2009
History Dept. faculty participate in Humanities Texas workshops for schoolteachers
AUSTIN, Texas -June 15, 2009- What better venue to study "The U.S. Constitution and American History" than at the 36th President's Library and Museum at The University of Texas at Austin--LBJ country.
Wed, Jun 10, 2009
Prof. Matysik receives teaching fellowship
Assistant Professor Tracie Matysik has just been selected to be the recipient of the Raymond Dickson Substantial Writing Component Centennial Endowed Teaching Fellowship.
Tue, Jun 9, 2009
Prof. Deans-Smith receives teaching fellowship
Associate Professor Susan Deans-Smith has just been selected to be the recipient of the Raymond Dickson Centennial Endowed Teaching Fellowship.
Fri, Jun 5, 2009
Prof. Bsumek's book Indian Made wins book award from Historical Society of New Mexico
Assistant Professor Erika Bsumek's book, "Indian Made: Navajo Culture in the Marketplace, 1868–1940" has been selected as the 2009 winner of the Ralph Emerson Twitchell Award from the Historical Society of New Mexico (HSNM) for its significant contribution to the field of history.
Wed, Jun 3, 2009
History Commencement Ceremony 2009
This year the History Department was honored to have actor Paul Bartholomew, B.A. '94, give the commencement speech for the graduating class of 2009. More than 160 of the 250 graduating students participated in the commencement ceremony on May 22 at the recently renovated Bass Concert Hall.
Wed, May 20, 2009
History Professor Janet Meisel Dies
Scholar of medieval history taught at the university for 34 years
Wed, May 20, 2009
Graduate students honored at awards reception
Tue, May 19, 2009
David Oshinsky to receive the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dean's Medal
History professor honored for significant contributions to the field of public health
Tue, May 19, 2009
New issue of Life and Letters newsmagazine features top-ranked History Department
Magazine highlights college's community of scholars and alumni
Tue, May 19, 2009
History alumnus publishes book chronicling Mexico's fight for independence
Alumnus (B.A., History, '80) featured on university's ShelfLife blog
Thu, May 14, 2009
Prof. Louis named Kluge Chair at the Library of Congress for spring 2010
Wed, May 13, 2009
Assistant Professor Karl Miller receives fellowship to study the long history of music piracy
Fri, May 8, 2009
Four Faculty Members Named to Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Fri, May 8, 2009
Professor David Crew named to Academy of Distinguished Teachers and recipient of Liberal Arts Council's Teaching Award
Thu, May 7, 2009
Institute for Historical Studies conference emphasizes importance of environmental history for diplomacy in contemporary world
In April, the Institute for Historical Studies finished its first full year with a three-day conference entitled “The Nation-State and the Transnational Environment.”
Wed, May 6, 2009
Prof. Canizares-Esguerra to give Lansdowne Lectures in Canada
Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Prof. Di-Capua selected to participate in seminar on decolonization
Wed, Apr 22, 2009
H.W. Brands named Pulitzer Prize Finalist
History professor's book 'Traitor to His Class' nominated for prestigious literary award
Mon, Apr 20, 2009
Denise Spellberg named 2009 Carnegie Scholar
History professor earns grant to research Islam and the founding fathers
Tue, Apr 14, 2009
Madeline Hsu recipient of Asian American Excellence Award
Wed, Apr 1, 2009
Dean's distinguished graduates for 2009 includes history student
Twelve liberal arts students selected for special honor
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
A look into the Mexican-American struggle for equal rights
History professor's book featured on university's book blog
Wed, Mar 25, 2009
Black Urban Atlantics Conference: An Urban Perspective, 1400-1900
Tue, Mar 24, 2009
Department of History Spring Graduation 2009
Sun, Mar 15, 2009
Institute for Historical Studies hosts the Nation-State and Transnational Environment Conference
Conference to explore ways nation-states have attempted to find international solutions to global environmental problems
Tue, Mar 3, 2009
Los Angeles Times announces 2008 book prize nominees
Prof. H.W. Brands' FDR biography nominated
Mon, Mar 2, 2009
LLILAS promotes cross-cultural academic exchange with China
History prof. among leading scholars in Latin American studies exchange new research at conference in China
Mon, Mar 2, 2009
Prof. Louis recipient of Professor of Year award
Senate of College Councils recognizes history professor for dedication to students
Fri, Feb 27, 2009
Economic stimulus experts includes History professor
Faculty members are available to provide analysis of economic recovery plan
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
What's on your nightstand, Juliet Walker?
Fri, Feb 20, 2009
Visualizing Russia’s kaleidoscopic history
History professor's book featured on university's book blog
Wed, Feb 18, 2009
Burnt Orange Britainnica and British Studies Program help bring conference to UT
Prof. Wm. Roger Louis' latest book instrumental for British Scholar Annual Conference
Mon, Feb 16, 2009
History professor's book featured on university's book blog
Prof. Braisted's new book reveals how the U.S. Navy kept the peace in China
Fri, Feb 13, 2009
History Professor Emeritus Sidney Monas wins 2009 Pro Bene Meritis Award
Recipients have shown dedication to the liberal arts
Mon, Feb 9, 2009
Institute for Historical Studies hosts workshop for Black History Month
Workshop to explore new Texas Black History Preservation Project
Tue, Feb 3, 2009
Historian examines the Bulgaria Fair Experience
Mon, Feb 2, 2009
British Scholar Society to host second annual conference
Fri, Jan 30, 2009
What Obama can learn from FDR
Prof. Brands' book featured on university's ShelfLife blog
Fri, Jan 30, 2009
Inman named interim dean of LBJ School of Public Affairs
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
Historian's Research Earns National Historic Landmark Recognition from President Obama
Wed, Jan 28, 2009
Prof. Abzug's book chronicles liberation of Nazi concentration camps
Prof. Robert Abzug featured on university's ShelfLife blog
Mon, Jan 26, 2009
PBS to air polio documentary based on Professor Oshinsky's prize-winning book
"The Polio Crusade" airs Monday, Feb. 2 at 8 p.m.
Wed, Jan 21, 2009
Prof. Braisted publishes new volume on U.S. Naval Officers in China
Wed, Jan 21, 2009
Historian's research earns National Historic Landmark recognition from President Obama
Tue, Jan 20, 2009
History professor's book featured on university's book blog
Prof. Sidbury traces how black identity was forged in America
Fri, Jan 16, 2009
History alumna publishes book on civil rights movement in Alabama
Alumna (B.A. History, '83) featured on university's ShelfLife blog
Wed, Jan 14, 2009
Alumnus' comic book illustrates Iraq war experiences
History alum featured on university's ShelfLife blog
Mon, Jan 12, 2009
Senior lecturer Penne Restad unwraps origins of Christmas traditions
Dr. Restad featured on the university's new ShelfLife blog
