I was a graduate student for longer than I like to admit. I enrolled after getting my undergrad, in 2009 but in 2011, I felt discouraged and decided to take a break. I was working in a sales office until 2015, when I decided I needed to pursue my degree again. Part of the reason I decided to go back was the realization that there were internship opportunities that I had not … [Read more...] about From Internship to Job: Lindsey Young
National History Day winners to compete at State this weekend National History Day gives a historically creative outlet for students to become writers, filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and artists as they research and create their projects. Categories include performances, exhibits, documentaries, websites, and papers. Winners of the Region VII contest have advanced … [Read more...] about National History Day Winners to Compete at State this Weekend
The Department of History would like to congratulate Sean A. Wempe (Class of 2009) who will begin a tenure track job in Modern European History at California State University- Bakersfield. Dr. Wempe is a second generation MSU student, following in his father’s Joseph Wempe’s footsteps, who attended MSU when it was SMSU. Dr. Wempe’s appointment fulfills a dream of his. He … [Read more...] about An Illustrious Alumnus: Sean A. Wempe
Keeping up with school is hard when you’re on the go. Online programs alleviate the stress of going to a seated class. That’s why the history department has one of the oldest and most well-established online programs at Missouri State University. SR Education Group saw the history department’s dedication to online programs and recognized it in two categories: Best Online … [Read more...] about History master’s degrees get top ranking
While you have heard of the old adage, “Those who do not know history, are doomed to repeat it,” the more important reason for studying the past, is finding solutions to present day problems. Thanks to National History Day competition, several teachers from Springfield area schools have given their students the opportunity to do historical research and present their findings on … [Read more...] about Springfield Students Compete in National History Day