Public History Field School
The Department of History offered its second public history field school May 7–23, 2008.
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History Department’s First Endowed Chair
A $3 million gift from John W. (Jack) and Janet M. Creighton created the Corps of Discovery Endowed Chair in the Department of History. The position will be filled next fall. Interest from the gift will also fund symposia, travel, and graduate study related to the history of the American West.
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The Department of History at Washington State University offers undergraduate majors in history, history education, pre-law, and social studies education, a minor in history, and administers the American Indian studies certificate and minor. The department offers both an M.A. and a Ph.D. in history, including tracks in public history and world history.
Recent Headlines
Sue Peabody awarded Gilder Lehrman Fellowship
She will conduct research in 2009–2010 at the New York Historical Society for her book project, Free Soil: Slaves and the Law in the Atlantic World.
June 2008
History faculty look to the future
Six professors/instructors, with something approaching 200 years of service to WSU, are retiring this academic year.
April 2008
David Coon receives college teaching award
The College of Liberal Arts honored Dr. Coon with the 2008 William F. Mullen Excellence in Teaching Award.
April 2008
Susan Armitage named WSU Woman of the Year
April 2008
LeRoy Ashby receives the WSU President's Award for Lifetime Service
March 2008
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