Read the most recent issue of the Department Newsletter, an annual publication in which we showcase the work our community completed in the past academic year.
Pratik Chakrabarti Honored as a 50-in-5 Faculty Scholar
Dr. Chakrabarti represented the Department of History at the É«»¨ÌÃ's fourth 50-in-5 celebration, held at the Wortham House on February 29, 2024, in recognition of faculty achievements, including major publications.
Winner of Two Prestigeous Fellowships
Congratulations to Associate Professor Leandra Zarnow who was recently awarded an NEH Award for Faculty in the Hispanic Serving Institutions category and a Mellon Fellowship from the American Philosophical Society’s Library & Museum to support research for her next book!
Dr. Bhattacharya's new book Disparate Remedies traces the history of medicine in colonial India from 1870 to 1960, focusing on the rise of medical consumerism and the conflict between Western and Indigenous medical systems.
NPS Mellon Fellow
PhD Candidate Caitlyn Jones received a NPS Mellon Fellowship at the Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument. This is a two-year fellowship that will include substantial support for her own research as well as contributing to the mission of the Belmont-Paul.
Dr. Debbie Harwell's book, "Wednesdays in Mississippi: Proper Ladies Working for Radical Change, Freedom Summer 1964," adapted into a play by Nicole Burton, was recently featured at a Washington, DC community theater from Nov. 10-19, 2023. Dr. Harwell attended the play on Nov. 18, participating in a Q&A with Susie Stedman and moderator Jean Koppen.
On the occasion of the July 4 celebrations, Professor Matt Clavin discussed his new book, Symbols of Freedom, on NPR. His book just came out with the NYU Press, so make sure to check it out by following this link:
Dr. Gerald Horne received a prestigeous award from the Caribbean Philosophical Association.
