Congratulations to History PhD student Nick Miller, whose book review essay covering several recent studies of animals, exploration, and empire building appeared in the latest issue of Terrae Incognitae. The full article can be found in the PDF below.
Congratulations to the UWM History Department 2021-2022 Student Award Winners Undergraduate Student Awards: Ahmad Family Scholarship: Mason Meyer A.T. Brown Award for History Undergraduates: Marshall Hoff David Hoeveler Merit Scholarship: Kassidee Bergdoll and Samantha Danczyk Professor Bud Weare Scholarship: Noor… Read more
MaKEing History is a new blog created and curated by UWM History graduate students. Be sure to check back regularly for new posts, essays, calls for papers, and student profiles.
The department wishes to congratulate Martin Kozon, Kitonga Alexander, and Patrick Hall, recipients of the Graduate Student Excellence Awards for 2020-2021! These awards are funded by private donors and the department is grateful for the opportunity to recognize these students… Read more
Every year, the History Department’s Awards Committee has the pleasure to review the records and accomplishments of the many undergraduate and graduate students who are such a vital presence in the department. It is with great pleasure that the Committee… Read more
UWM History student John Harry has landed an internship with the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. He will be working for Theresa McCulla, a beer historian the museum hired to aid with the Smithsonian’s American Brewing History Initiative.
The Orange Story has just been announced as the 2019 NCPH Outstanding Public History Project Award, Honorable Mention. Congratulations to Jasmine A Alinder and Patrick Hall on the success of this amazing project!
History graduate student John Harry is currently writing a book about the history of the 162-year-old Stevens Point Brewery. The Stevens Point Brewery is set for publication during the holiday season in late 2019.
History doctoral candidate Krista Grensavich reports on her research project on the use of objects to teach historical information. The project is sponsored by the Chipstone Foundation and involves the UWM Library’s Archives and Special Collections.
Great end of semester get together tonight at Lakefront! Thank you for your support this semester. Hope you have a happy holiday!