Department of History
History Alumna Works to Honor American Heroes Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
In a quiet office at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Michele Curran Cornell spends her weekdays immersed in history — not the kind found in textbooks, but the kind that impacts families and honors those who gave everything for our country. As a historian at the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accou…
Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 91Թ graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with Kent State Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy
Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “Kent State: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at Kent State on Sept. 27.
The Prophet and the Future President
Associate Professor James Seelye, Ph.D., shares how the eclipse of 1806 had an important impact in the history of the newly established state of Ohio.
I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship
Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at 91Թ, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a coveted $15,000 fellowship stipend from the U.S. Army Center of Military History for the academic year 2023-2024. This prestigious fellowship is awarded …
IN A FLASH: Taking a Spin
Attending a meeting at the Western Reserve Historical Society comes with extra fun.
Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and Kent State have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. Kent State students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.
Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium at the Newberry Library
Center for Renaissance Studies Consortium at the Newberry Library 91Թ is a proud and long-standing member of the Center for Renaissance Studies (CRS) Consortium at the Newberry Library in Chicago, IL. One of the benefits of membership is that funds that are available for mem…Faculty member interviewed on podcast about Fascism yesterday and today
Podcast on Soundcloud! Listen here! Ever since President Biden referred to “MAGA Republicans” as “semi-fascists”, the previously shunned F-word has become the omnipresent. At the same time, Christian nationalism has also become broadly used. Today, I will talk about fascism in general, and it…
What's the Big Idea? Seeking a Deeper Understanding of the Mission of the Urban League
Hop on board as Kent State President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.