Susan Hardy is not one to shy away from a social opportunity. What makes her a people person? History — a study of lives, stories and legacies throughout time. “I feel like a big unification of humanity is our shared pasts,” Hardy said. As a history major, it is her mission to build informed citizens and share her knowledge with others. Identifying the source … [Read more...] about Forming connections to make history engaging
Spend your time learning about something you enjoy. Aly Weitkamp won’t settle for less than that. That's why she chose to major in history at Missouri State. Relocating from Wentzville, Missouri, Weitkamp found MSU to be the perfect distance from her hometown. She also loved the environment on campus, explaining that MSU is “a big university that feels … [Read more...] about A legal career rooted in historical foundations
History is a destination. It’s a gateway to different times and places. As a history scholar, Charles Rhodes found his future in studying the past. His enthusiasm for history began when he was 17 years old. “In high school, I was taking dual credit classes, and I took a class called College Western Civilization,” Rhodes said. “It was taught by a teacher at my … [Read more...] about Reimagining the sands of time
Are you interested in history? Well, look no further than Talking History, a new joint venture between Missouri State University Department of History and KSMU Radio. What is Talking History? Talking History is a monthly radio program and podcast in which hosts Djene Bajalan and Patrick Needham interview scholars and historians about the ideas, people, and events that … [Read more...] about Talking History: Missouri State Department of History’s New Radio Show!
The Department of History would like to congratulate the department's Best Essay Prize winners for the academic year 2022-2023. Each year, faculty nominate students for the award with one undergraduate and one graduate paper receiving the “Best Essay” accolade in this departmental competition. The authors of the winning papers receive $250 and have their names engraved on a … [Read more...] about Best Essay Awards (2022-2023)