Henry Tonks Publishes Feature in American Ancestors
History PhD Candidate Henry Tonks published a feature in American Ancestors, the magazine of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), entitled “Of ‘Desdemona’s Struggle’: A Search for a Black Family in Civil War America.” He researched and wrote the article as part of a Summer 2023 Ph.D. Internship in the Humanities at NEHGS working […]
Tom Sojka accepts new position
The History Department is pleased to report that History Department alumnus Dr. Thomas J. Sojka (GRS ’24) has accepted a position as a Visiting Lecturer in Modern European History at Southern New Hampshire University. Congratulations Dr. Sojka!
Margot Rashba Interviewed in BU Today
History PhD Candidate Margot Rashba was interviewed by BU Today for an article entitled “Bridgerton Season 3 Wraps: Exactly How Historically Accurate Is Netflix’s Hit Regency-Era Romantic Drama?”
Prof Sarah Phillips Becomes President of Agricultural History Society
History Professor Sarah Phillips has become the current President of the Agricultural History Society and an AHS Life Member.
Thomas C. Maroukis Book Publication and Induction to Professors Hall of Honor at Capital University
History Phd alumnus Thomas C. Maroukis (GRS ’74) recently published his new book: “We Are Not a Vanishing People: The Society of American Indians, 1911-1923” with University of Arizona Press. Also, in 2023, he was inducted into Capital University’s Professors Hall of Honor.
Patrick Browne Awarded Anne J. Bailey Dissertation Prize
History PhD alumnus Patrick Browne was just awarded the Anne J. Bailey Dissertation Prize from the Society of Civil War Historians for his dissertation, “Architects of Civil War Homecoming: Northern Relief Workers and Returning Union Veterans.” The prize committee called Patrick’s work “compellingly argued and extensively researched,” predicting that it will “become an essential study […]
PhD Alumnus Tom Sojka publishes review in Modern British History
History Phd alumnus Tom Sojka (GRS ’24) has published a review of Mara Arts, Interwar London After Dark in British Popular Culture in the journal Modern British History. You can read Tom’s review here.
Chris Conz (GRS ’17) Publishes Book with James Currey
History PhD Alumnus Chris Conz (GRS ’17) wrote a book, entitled “Environment, Knowledge, and Injustice in Lesotho: The Poverty of Progress,” that is being published in July by James Currey.
BU Today Publishes Spread on Prof Chua’s New Course
History Professor Jilene Chua taught a course this semester that inspired coverage in a BU Today article. Professor Chua, who joined our department this year, designed her new course “Fashion & Beauty under War & Empire,” which “unite[s] her research interests of history, fashion, and empire.”
Prof. Peri Wins 2024 Metcalf Award
The Department of History congratulates Professor Alexis Peri on winning the 2024 Metcalf Award for excellence in teaching. The Metcalf Awards were established in 1973 by a gift from the late alumnus and Boston University Trustee, Dr. Arthur G. B. Metcalf, to create “a systematic procedure for the review of the quality of teaching at […]