History

The Department of History seeks to develop in its students an appreciation for the richness, diversity, and complexities of human history. In the course of their studies, students are exposed to a wide range of different historical periods and geographic regions, including courses on the history of America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Megan Threlkeld,Professor, Chair of History

Jackie Forshey,Academic Administrative Assistant

The History Department offers more than 80 courses during the academic year while keeping the class size intimate.

Think Historically

Spotlights

From senior research to G7 meetings

Raymond Marolt '14 took his interest in migration and global issues from his senior research project all the way to a global career.

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

As a legal intern in Washington, D.C., Jay Jackson ’25 staffed a $69 billion Federal Trade Commission hearing.

Carter Patton ’23 in conversation with Megan Threlkeld

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A history lesson all his own

With help from history professor Megan Threlkeld, Carter Patton ’23 tapped his family past for an inventive senior project on World War II.

A history lesson all his own

With help from history professor Megan Threlkeld, Carter Patton ’23 tapped his family past for an inventive senior project on World War II.

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To go proudly and boldly into the world

For these high-achieving ’90s graduates, an education on The Hill was about exploring, stumbling, adapting — and thriving.

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The ON Switch

Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination

Sarah Davis ’94, Chief Ranger at Yellowstone National Park

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The View From Here

How Sarah Davis ’94 works to protect the park from the people and the people from the park as Chief Ranger at Yellowstone.

A running start at making history

As a congressional intern for the US House of Representatives, Elle Stevens ’20 is contributing to history.

An Outside the Box Business

Thinking about boxes helped Dana Randall ‘21 step outside of hers.

Breathe easy

When COVID-19 struck, Caileigh Marshall ’19 became part of a national effort to produce the gold standard of respirators for healthcare practitioners.

How We Learn

Interdisciplinarity and the career value of the liberal arts

A humanities-based major focused on how global commerce, businesses, and societies shape one another points the way forward, says Karen E. Spierling

Where We Go

Leadership and the Power of Choice

Lucy Reynolds ’94 helps people all over the world discover how to connect their life with their passion.

Tommy McMaster ‘19 conducting lab experiment

Where We Go

An Unusual Path to Med School

Tommy McMaster ’19 has been accepted to med school as a junior. He captains the varsity lacrosse team and performs with Denison's improv comedy troupe.

Where We Go

Teaching Is a Calling for Jerome Price ’12

When Jerome Price graduated from Denison University in 2012, he had no doubt where his career path lay.

How We Learn

What mixed girls may not tell you

Rhayna Kramer '19 explores "colorism" in today's society.

What's Happening

Students

Former attorney general finds optimism on The Hill

Sen. Richard Lugar’s ‘unabiding love for Denison’ now on display

Class of 2028 is Denison’s most selective yet

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Spotlights

From senior research to G7 meetings

Inside-the-beltway internship yields great experiences

A history lesson all his own

A history lesson all his own

To go proudly and boldly into the world

The ON Switch

The View From Here

A running start at making history

An Outside the Box Business

Breathe easy

Interdisciplinarity and the career value of the liberal arts

Leadership and the Power of Choice

An Unusual Path to Med School

Teaching Is a Calling for Jerome Price ’12

What mixed girls may not tell you

What's Happening

From Granville to Ghana: expanding a point of view

Todd Marion ’88 joins Easterly Asset Management as Senior VP

Associate professor Lauren Araiza on multiracial coalitions