Capitalist Souths, Graduate Student Conference University of Georgia May 21-22, 2021 The University of Georgia Department of History and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is pleased to announce its second Capitalist Souths interdisciplinary graduate student conference to be held May 21-22, 2021. Because of the ongoing pandemic, it will be held virtually. This conference is part of the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts Global Georgia Initiative. Read more about Capitalist Souths, Graduate Student Conference
Black Histories at UGA The history of the university is intertwined with the lives of African Americans — and we are committed to investigating that past, even when the campus landmarks don't adequately commemorate it. Read more about Black Histories at UGA
How to... be a history major Save the date! Join us and find out what our history majors are doing and what you can do, as we explore how to history major at UGA. Details forthcoming. Read more about How to... be a history major
Museum Studies The Museum Studies Program prepares students for careers in museums. The program gives particular attention to issues of museum history, ethics, the relationships of museums to communities and diverse audiences, educational programs, and an examination of diverse types of collections and interpretations. Read more about Museum Studies
M. A. Thesis Defense: Rachel Berman Rachel Berman will defend her Master's thesis; "(Not) Fighting for the Right to Party: How High Times Made Marijuana White." The major professor is Dr. Timothy Yang. Members of the university community are invited to attend the presentation part of the defense. Please contact the graduate program at history@uga.edu if you wish to attend, to ensure adequate seating. Read more about M. A. Thesis Defense: Rachel Berman
Milestone Meeting: History Doctoral Candidates/Post-Comps Graduate Students (required) Milestone Meetings. These are mandatory, once-a-year meetings for each graduate cohort with the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Palmer. The goal is to make sure everyone is on track, informed, and equipped for what’s ahead in your specific year of the program. What to ExpectEach meeting will include: Read more about Milestone Meeting: History Doctoral Candidates/Post-Comps Graduate Students (required)
Milestone Meeting: Third Years/Fourth Years who are Pre-Comps History Graduate Students (required) Milestone Meetings. These are mandatory, once-a-year meetings for each graduate cohort with the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Palmer. The goal is to make sure everyone is on track, informed, and equipped for what’s ahead in your specific year of the program. What to ExpectEach meeting will include: Read more about Milestone Meeting: Third Years/Fourth Years who are Pre-Comps History Graduate Students (required)
Milestone Meeting: 2nd year History Graduate Students (required) Milestone Meetings. These are mandatory, once-a-year meetings for each graduate cohort with the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Palmer. The goal is to make sure everyone is on track, informed, and equipped for what’s ahead in your specific year of the program. What to ExpectEach meeting will include: Read more about Milestone Meeting: 2nd year History Graduate Students (required)
Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Nathanael Mickelson Nathanael Mickelson will defend his doctoral dissertation,"Seeds of Recovery: Money, Agricultural Crisis, and the Origins of the New Deal." The major professor is Dr. Scott Nelson. Members of the university community are invited to attend the presentation part of the defense. Please contact the graduate program at history@uga.edu if you wish to attend, to ensure adequate seating. Read more about Doctoral Dissertation Defense: Nathanael Mickelson
