UF History Department

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Ryan Tenner who has been selected as the University of Florida’s 12th Udall Undergraduate Scholarship recipient! Each year, the Udall foundation recognizes just 65 students nationwide who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to environmental conservation and the stewardship of our natural resources. Each recipient receives $7,500 to support their academic and professional goals.

Ryan is pursuing a double major in Political Science and History, along with minors in Economics and Environmental Justice and Policy. He aspires to become an environmental attorney, focusing on water law and developing solutions to pressing environmental policy challenges.

05/04/2026

Check out some shots of this year's Graduate Student Research Conference! What a remarkable presentation of our graduate students' research prowess!

04/27/2026

On April 12 the Department's annual Honors History Conference featured our amazing undergraduates presenting their thesis projects! Featured here are just a few of those projects along with the undergraduate award winners!

04/23/2026

Congratulations to our Norman Wilensky Graduate Teaching Award winner for this year, Professor Jessica Harland-Jacobs! Also congratulations to this year's John Mahon Undergraduate Teaching Award winners, Dr. Paige Glotzer and Dr. Blake Strickland!

04/23/2026

Some more images of our wildly successful graduate students at the Annual Graduate Student Award Ceremony posing with their awards and the host, our very own Dr. Philip Janzen!

04/23/2026

On April 14th, 2026 the Department of History hosted our annual awards ceremony recognizing the amazing achievements of our graduate students! Check out some photos from the event!

04/21/2026

The University of Florida Annual Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium found excellent representation from the Department of History! Congratulations on the successful presentations of our undergraduate researchers!

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Professor Max Deardorff who has been selected for a prestigious ACLS fellowship! For more information, check out the Department of History website! https://history.ufl.edu/prof-max-deardorff-wins-prestigious-acls-fellowship/

04/02/2026

It is that time of year again! The Annual Showcase of Undergraduate Honors Student Theses where our students will present their research on a fascinating array of projects!

02/19/2026

Today is the day! Gator Giving Day! The Noll Family Fund for Phi Alpha Theta provides funding for travel and research for undergraduate members of Phi Alpha Theta, the National Honors Society in the University of Florida Department of History in support of their academic careers. Use the QR code or the link here to view the fund page:

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