History Department, Florida Atlantic University

History Department, Florida Atlantic University Welcome to Florida Atlantic University's Department of History!

The FAU Department of History includes highly recognized authors of scholarly books, essays and articles in American, European, Asian and Latin American history. Several faculty members have received teaching awards, and maintain a record of admirable service to the community and the profession. The remarkable generosity of department donors has led to the establishment of annual department sympos

ia , which has brought top historians and history-making individuals to campus, including Daniel Ellsberg and Madeleine Albright. The Department offers programs leading to Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees, along with the history minor, and concentrations in Religious and British Studies. The Department also offers an internship program, which provides undergraduate and graduate students with opportunities to learn about careers in museums and historical societies.

We're really looking forward to this great event. We'd love to see you there!
03/06/2026

We're really looking forward to this great event. We'd love to see you there!

Meet the man who set the tone for every U.S. president: John Adams!
Join Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library, as she reveals the precedents that forged our Republic in her latest book & exclusive lecture event! RSVP now and discover how one leader's decisions still impact America today!

Free for FAU students, faculty, and staff.
RSVP at : https://fauevents.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=6613

03/05/2026

Discover the personal and political conflicts leading to the Boston Massacre, where British soldiers killed five men, fueling the American Revolution. Dr. Serena Zabin, a renowned historian, will present this event at Florida Atlantic Libraries, sponsored by the Society of Colonial Wars in Florida. Join the reception and book signing, and explore the American Revolution exhibition.

Free admission with registration: https://library.fau.edu/special-collections/lecture-and-qa-boston-massacre-and-american-revolution-family-story

It was a great event. Thanks to all who attended!
03/02/2026

It was a great event. Thanks to all who attended!

Come out on Tuesday, February 24, to hear Prof. Finucane speak about Alexander Hamilton and politics in early America!
02/19/2026

Come out on Tuesday, February 24, to hear Prof. Finucane speak about Alexander Hamilton and politics in early America!

Congratulations to Professor Barbara Ganson on her new book! Available Summer 2026.
01/20/2026

Congratulations to Professor Barbara Ganson on her new book! Available Summer 2026.

10/08/2025
Professor Barbara Ganson has received her gift for 30 years of service at Florida Atlantic University, having taught her...
07/18/2025

Professor Barbara Ganson has received her gift for 30 years of service at Florida Atlantic University, having taught here since 1994. Dr. Ganson will be enjoying her cup of tea and writing in her new notebook. Congratulations, Dr. Ganson!

Dr. Evan Bennett's recent book, Tampa Bay: The Story of an Estuary and Its People, received two awards in recent months:...
06/12/2025

Dr. Evan Bennett's recent book, Tampa Bay: The Story of an Estuary and Its People, received two awards in recent months: the Silver Medal in Florida Non-fiction from the Florida Book Awards and the Stetson Kennedy Award from the Florida Historical Society.

If you're going to be in the Galveston, Texas, area on June 28, Dr. Barbara Ganson will be on hand to talk about the sta...
06/12/2025

If you're going to be in the Galveston, Texas, area on June 28, Dr. Barbara Ganson will be on hand to talk about the state's aviation history at this interesting conference.

Great article on the buildings of the Boca Raton Air Field that remain, including the university's remaining T (as in Te...
05/30/2025

Great article on the buildings of the Boca Raton Air Field that remain, including the university's remaining T (as in Temporary!) Buildings. FAU was built on a large portion of the former base, which closed in 1947. The Army Air Force trained flight crews in the use of radar here, which made it a very secretive place. Alum Sue Gillis, curator at the Boca Raton Historical Society, is quoted throughout.

The city of Boca Raton has a past tied to World War II, with several “T-buildings” that are still standing after 83 years.

The FAU History Department had a great turnout for the Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency, featuring Joe Scarbo...
02/24/2025

The FAU History Department had a great turnout for the Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency, featuring Joe Scarborough.

He met and spoke with FAU students and engaged in an interesting conversation with the audience. We thank everyone, who attended the event, and we hope to see you at next year’s Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium. For future History Department events, please visit: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/larkin/

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777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL
33431

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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