News
Senate honors John Stoner for years of service in shared governance
Kear presented the Senate Service Award to John Stoner, a history professor and co-chair of the Senate’s Educational Policies committee. “Congratulations, John, for this,” she said, noting Stoner has a decade-long record of involvement in the University Senate.
History Minor Lillian Taylor wins the Director's Award
History Minor Lillian Taylor has won the Director's Award in recognition of the work she presented at the David C. Frederick Honors College’s Research Symposium.
Congratulations to Dr. Larry Glasco, Recipient of Community Griot Award
Congratulations to Dr. Larry Glasco who received the Community Griot Award in recognition of his commitment to keeping the stories and histories of African Americans and their contributions to Pittsburgh at the forefront of the conversation.
Dr. Jesse Horst in the News
Former doctoral student, Dr. Jesse Horst, featured in the Pittwire for his work in Cuba, Havana
Paula Orozco-Espinel wins Iris Marion Young Award
Congratulations to Paula Orozco-Espinel who wins one of this year's Iris Marion Young Awards for Political Engagement
Dr. Jesse Olsavsky is 2023 Harriet Tubman Prize Finalists
Congratulations to our former doctoral student, Dr. Jesse Olsavsky, who is a 2023 Harriet Tubman Prize Finalists.
Dr. Alaina Roberts writes for High Country News
Dr. Alaina Roberts writes that a new miniseries focused on the West is "emblematic of a larger shift in Black representation that, if we're lucky, may be here to stay."
Pitt and CMU Graduate Students Discuss Transimperial Research
Vicky Shen (Pitt), Eloy Blanco (Pitt), and Arko Dasgupta (CMU) discuss transimperial research in AHA's Perspectives on History
Faculty Member Tony Novosel Appointed as Member of Most Excellent Order of British Empire
Tony Novosel has been appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contributions to peace in Northern Ireland.
Faculty Member Tony Novosel Appointed as Member of Most Excellent Order of British Empire
Tony Novosel has been appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contributions to peace in Northern Ireland.
Faculty Member Tony Novosel Appointed as Member of Most Excellent Order of British Empire
Tony Novosel has been appointed as a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his contributions to peace in Northern Ireland.
In Memoriam: Janelle Greenberg
In memory of our colleague, Prof. Janelle Greenberg, AHA's Perspectives, publishes moving tribute.
A Pitt History Professor's Play Debuts Tonight in London
It’s been more than six years in the making, but a play co-written by University of Pittsburgh history professor Marcus Rediker will make its debut Tuesday in London’s Finborough Theatre.
Cory Brazile Wins Van Beck Hall Teaching Award
Congratulations to Cory Brazile who was awarded the Van Beck Hall Graduate Student Teaching Award.
Students and Faculty Support to our Trans Community
Students and Faculty in the Department of History are invited to show their support to our Trans community in the following events