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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 Megan Threlkeld , Professor, Chair of History, Chair of Legal Studies
Jackie Forshey Jackie Forshey , Academic Administrative Assistant

History

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Location: Fellows Hall - 411
Phone: 740-587-8087

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

Think Historically

Spotlights

Carter Patton ’23 in conversation with Megan Threlkeld
Denison Magazine

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.
Carter Patton ’23 in conversation with Megan Threlkeld

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.
Winter 2022 cover
Denison Magazine

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
Denison Magazine

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.
Caileigh Marshall ’19

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.
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.

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