History
The Future of History: How New Tools Tap Into Diverse Perspectives on the Past
NC State history professor David Ambaras shares how digital tools and technologies are unlocking new ways of helping us explore and understand our past.
Checking in with Public History PhD Student, Melody Hunter-Pillion
Public History PhD Student, Melody Hunter-Pillion might be a Global Change Fellow, ncIMPACT correspondent, and NCPH Chair, but somehow she finds time to prep for her comprehensive exams.
Meet our latest Public History PhD graduate, Sarah Soleim
We are proud to announce another graduate of our Public History PhD program, Sarah Soleim! Sarah completed her dissertation under the direction of Dr. Craig Friend. Sarah’s dissertation—“‘To Make History the Living Force:’ The Professionalization of Public History, 1880-2000”—examines the […]
“Think and Moo” Exhibit on Display in Withers Hall
The HI 591 Museum Studies class unveils a new exhibit in Withers Hall.
Public History PhD Student, Matthew Champagne, Hits the Road to Discover how LGBT+ People are Represented at Historic Sites
Public History PhD Student, Matthew Champagne studies the intersection of gender and sexuality, and the representation of LGBT+ people at museums and historic sites. Last summer, he visited four such sites in the Southeast.
Archiving U.S. History
For Meredith Evans, archivist, historian and director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, preserving history and serving the public interest is a social responsibility.
In Memoriam: Tom Parker
Longtime history professor Tom Parker is fondly remembered for his scholarship and dedication to teaching and mentoring.
History MA student, Ashley Hunter, presents paper at HGSA 2021 Conference at Stony Brook University
Ashley Hunter is a first-year History MA student. Recently, she had the opportunity to share her research in her paper, “Fake News: Appearance vs. Reality in Ancient Greek and Roman Narrative,” at the 2021 HGSA Interdisciplinary Graduate Conference at Stony […]
Public History PhD student Melody Hunter-Pillion named 2021-22 Global Change Fellow
We are proud to announce that Public History PhD student Melody Hunter-Pillion was named a 2021-22 Global Change Fellow. Learn more about Melody's research and why it makes her uniquely qualified to be a Global Change Fellow.
2021 History Alum, Blake Grasso, Wins CHASS Thesis Award
Blake Grasso '21, is the latest History MA alum to win the CHASS Thesis Award