Department of History
17cÍøÒ³°æ Alum’s Path from History Degree to Corporate Career at Arhaus
17cÍøÒ³°æ wasn’t just where alumna Julia Ryan went to school; it was part of her life growing up in Northeast Ohio with her father, Frank X. Ryan, Ph.D., associate professor and undergraduate coordinator of philosophy. “I kind of grew up on the 17cÍøÒ³°æ campus,†Ryan said. “It was…
History Alumna Works to Honor American Heroes Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
In a quiet office at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Michele Curran Cornell spends her weekdays immersed in history — not the kind found in textbooks, but the kind that impacts families and honors those who gave everything for our country. As a historian at the Department of Defense POW/MIA Accou…
Presidential Hero Turns 100!
It’s not every day that someone gets to celebrate the 100th birthday of their hero, but for 17cÍøÒ³°æ graduate student Mason St. Clair it happened. On Oct. 1, he was in Plains, Georgia, attending the 100th birthday bash of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and shared details of his experience with 17cÍøÒ³°æ Today. Carter, a Democrat who served one term from 1977-1981, is the only American president to live to age 100.
Historian's New Book Gives 360-Degree View of May 4 Tragedy
Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “17cÍøÒ³°æ: An American Tragedy.†He will participate in a panel discussion at 17cÍøÒ³°æ on Sept. 27.
The Prophet and the Future President
Associate Professor James Seelye, Ph.D., shares how the eclipse of 1806 had an important impact in the history of the newly established state of Ohio.
I Spy a Winning Dissertation: History Doctoral Student Receives Prestigious U.S. Army Fellowship
Matthew Vajda, a doctoral student in the Department of History at 17cÍøÒ³°æ, has been selected as one of only two recipients of a coveted $15,000 fellowship stipend from the U.S. Army Center of Military History for the academic year 2023-2024. This prestigious fellowship is awarded …
IN A FLASH: Taking a Spin
Attending a meeting at the Western Reserve Historical Society comes with extra fun.
Connecting Students to the Past
Western Reserve Historical Society and 17cÍøÒ³°æ have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. 17cÍøÒ³°æ students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.