Phi Alpha Theta Inducts new Members to Honor Society In fall 2024, the History honor society Phi Alpha Theta welcomed ten new members. Our officers put together a full slate of events this semester, including Trivia Night, a lively debate, an induction ceremony with a presentation on Athens history by Dr. Nesbit, and an excursion to see the Winter Wonderlights at the UGA Botanical Gardens. Happy holidays to all, and stay tuned for further History Club and PAT events in spring! Read more about Phi Alpha Theta Inducts new Members to Honor Society
WWII vet went to a Navy recruiting office after the attack on Pearl Harbor Retired Professor Ray Broussard was recently in an article in the Oconee Enterprise. Dr. Broussard taught US History for many years in the History Department at UGA. Read more about WWII vet went to a Navy recruiting office after the attack on Pearl Harbor
Katherine Mooney (Florida State): "Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey" Join us for a public lecture by Dr. Katherine Mooney (Florida State University). Dr. Mooney will give a presentation about her recent book Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey (2023), then host a workshop with grads that afternoon. Pizza will be served... Questions? Contact Alexander Bowen A presentation of the History Graduate Student Association. Read more about Katherine Mooney (Florida State): "Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey"
History guest lecture The university community is invited to join us for a history talk on Thursday by a guest speaker. All majors are welcome. Read more about History guest lecture
History guest lecture The university community is invited to join us for a history talk on Tuesday by a guest speaker. All majors are welcome. Read more about History guest lecture
History guest lecture The university community is invited to join us for a history talk on Tuesday by a guest speaker. All majors are welcome. Read more about History guest lecture
“Leadership Lessons: Women, Activism, and the Black Freedom Struggle” with Dr. Kenja McCray Join us for a guest lecture with Dr. Kenja McCray. Kenja McCray is a humanities faculty member at Clayton State University, where she teaches history. Dr. McCray has also served as a Visiting Associate Professor of History at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in history from Georgia State University and a B.A. from Spelman College. Her research focuses on the 20th century United States, African Americans, Africa and the diaspora, transnational histories, women, and leadership. Read more about “Leadership Lessons: Women, Activism, and the Black Freedom Struggle” with Dr. Kenja McCray
Gregory Distinguished Lecture: Bryant Simon (Temple University) Please join us for the Gregory Distinguished Lecture with Dr. Bryant Simon, entitled, "Disappearing Acts: Public Bathrooms and the Making of American Inequality." Read more about Gregory Distinguished Lecture: Bryant Simon (Temple University)
Call for Papers: 2025 University of Georgia History Graduate Student Association Conference CALL FOR PAPERS 2025 University of Georgia History Graduate Student Association Conference “Intersectional Narratives” Read more about Call for Papers: 2025 University of Georgia History Graduate Student Association Conference