News

Paula Orozco-Espinel Wins Iris Marion Young Award

Congratulations to Paula Orozco-Espinel, a doctoral student in the Department of History, who is among the winners of this year's Iris Marion Young Award for Political Engagement. The award is sponsored by Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.

Pitt and CMU Graduate Students Discuss Transimperial Research

Graduate students, Vicky Shen (Pitt), Eloy Blanco (Pitt), and Arko Dasgupta (CMU) discuss "Experiencing the Transimperial While Researching It" in the November 2023 Issue of AHA's Perspectives on History.

In Memoriam - Janelle Greenberg

In memory of our colleague, Prof. Janelle Greenberg, who passed away earlier this year, the news magazine of the American Historical Association, Perspectives, published a tribute by Prof. Reid Andrews.

Cory Brazile Wins Van Beck Hall Teaching Award

Congratulations to Cory Brazile who was awarded the 2023 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:

April 17, 2023: LOVE WINS 

April 18, 2023: Rally and Response to Protect Trans Lives

April 18, 2023: Walk Out for Trans Rights

Dr. Liann E. Tsoukas "The Most Hugged Professor in History"

Pitt News publishes an article on Dr. Liann E. Tsoukas's perspective on teaching and mentoring, following her 2023 Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award.

History Major, Silas Maxwell Switzer Publishes Poetry Chapbook

Congratulations to Silas Maxwell Switzer (History major, class of 2024) on the publication of his debut poetry chapbook, Nine Parts Water, One Part Bleach, published with Main Street Rag Press in February 2023.