Northern Kentucky University: History Department

05/15/2026

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05/14/2026

Congratulations to History and Secondary Education major Kathryn Rice for receiving the Secondary Education Outstanding Student award for the graduating class of spring 2026 from the NKU College of Education! We know you are going to rock history teaching! NKU College of Arts and Sciences

05/07/2026

Check out what our alum Cordel George, Jr. is up to at the Cincinnati Museum Center! NKU College of Arts and Sciences NKU Alumni Association Northern Kentucky University

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05/06/2026

Congratulations to graduating senior Ava Ryan on the publication of her article, “American Spirit and the Polar Dream,” in Volume 8 of Nýsa: The NKU Journal of Student Research—the first history research ever published in the journal. Developed from her work in HIS 291W: Advanced Historical Writing, Ava’s article reflects the kind of thoughtful research, analytical skill, and clear argumentation that define the historical profession. Her achievement highlights how NKU history students are actively contributing to broader historical conversations. Read the article here:https://inside.nku.edu/content/dam/gero/docs/NYSA/Nysa_2026_r1.pdf

04/27/2026

Do you need a little something to get you through the last week of classes? Come enjoy Study Break Coffee (and sweet treats) with the History Department! This coming WEDNESDAY on the 4th Floor!

04/24/2026

Congratulations to History major Kennedy Schraer, who presented her research on Mercy Otis Warren at today's Celebration of Student Research and Creativity. We also congratulate History major Ben Grothaus, who made an oral presentation titled, “Nixon, Reagan, Bush, and Trump: The Four Horsemen of the Republican Divide.”

04/21/2026

Congratulations to all our student award winners for 2025-26! It was such a pleasure to celebrate with you and your families at our awards ceremony. And thank you to Dean Bowling for her inspiring words about the significance of history, language, and culture in an ever-complicated world!

H. Lew Wallace Junior History Award: Cameron Hackett-Dodridge
W. Frank Steely Senior Award: Ben Grothaus
Outstanding Graduate Student in Public History: Bethany Jewell
Outstanding Graduate Student in Public History: Emily Stephens

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04/07/2026

Are you interested in a short-term study abroad this winter? Prof. Quinn is one of the co-directors of the KIIS Winter Greece program! This winter, we have courses in Classics, English, History, Business Law, Psychology, and Archaeology! For more information, stop by LA 445 or follow the link: https://www.kiis.org/programs/greece-winter/. Early deadline is August 1, 2026! NKU English Department NKU Office of Education Abroad Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy at NKU NKU Psychology Club/Psi Chi NKU Haile College of Business NKU College of Arts and Sciences NKU Political Science, Criminal Justice and Organizational Leadership

04/04/2026

Amazing work being done at the HBSH—check out this great opportunity in our own backyards!

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04/02/2026

Save the date for our last America 250 lecture of the semester! Dr. Jackson will be speaking about the Underground Railroad! NKU College of Arts and Sciences NKU Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement Northern Kentucky University America 250KY