Alumni Spotlight: Double Dawg Morgan Geiser Inspires Students Through History

Alumni Morgan Geiser

Morgan Geiser, a double dawg from the UGA Department of History, is inspiring the next generation of historians. 

Geiser (BS History, ‘20; MS History, ‘21) has spent the past five years teaching history to middle and high school students, and he is currently a teacher for Ignite Christian Academy, an online K-12 learning platform. 

“My experience at UGA was truly transformative,” he said. 

Student Spotlight: Priya Storey

Priya Storey pictured on the bridge above Sanford Stadium, UGA

A fourth-year History and English major, Priya Storey is applying for the final year of the Double Dawg program in graduate school to complete her master’s degree in history next year. She noted the numerous and diverse academic opportunities available at UGA are what first caught her attention when looking at prospective colleges. She’s taken advantage of many of those opportunities as a double major (History and English) and studying abroad.

The Inaugural Morrow Lecture: January 20, 2026

Matthew Delmont

The History Department is delighted to announce a new endowed lecture series in African American History and War & Society. The Morrow Lecture will be given annually on a rotating basis by distinguished scholars of African American History or the History of War and Society. The lecture series is endowed by John and Diane Morrow, two beloved professors who recently retired after years of dedicated scholarship, teaching, and service to the University of Georgia History Department.  Dr. John H. Morrow, Jr.

Dr. Joseph Kenner's new book and research

Joseph Kellner outside his office with his electronic message board

Assistant Professor Joseph (Joey) Kellner has made a number of key accomplishments in 2025, the result of years of scholarship and research. His first book was published in June, and he received the Michael F. Adams Early Career Scholar Award, established by the University of Georgia Research Foundation to recognize outstanding accomplishments and evidence of potential future success in scholarship, creative work or research by an early career faculty member in the arts and humanities. Kellner is gratified for the departmental support he received for the award. 

Doctoral candidate Alexander Bowen to receive Jane Mulkey and Rufus King Green Award

Alexander Bowen on the front porch of LeConte Hall, Athens, GA>

Congratulations to doctoral candidate Alex Bowen, who has been selected to receive the Jane Mulkey and Rufus King Green Graduate Fellowship for the 2025-26 academic year. Recipients are selected for criteria based on character, academic achievement, and talent. This award was made possible through the philanthropic generosity of the Green family.

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