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History Department News

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Supporting Black Farmers Supports America

Co-hosted by the History Department, a panel discussion on the past, present and future of Black farming in the U.S. elevated the voices of farmers and experts in the field.

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How I Got the Job: A Love for History in the City That Brings It to Life

GW senior and History major Katelyn Karner landed a job that blends her passion for history with a career in genealogy.

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A Delicate Balance: Humanities and AI Share Tenuous Link

In a CCAS co-hosted seminar, experts discussed whether humanities can shape artificial intelligence before technology redraws the education landscape.

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AI’s Evolving Role in the Humanities

In a conversation with CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck, History Professor Katrin Schultheiss discussed the challenges and opportunities of AI use in the humanities.

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Preserving the Presidency: A Conversation with Lindsay Chervinsky

The renowned presidential historian and GW alumna is the George Washington Presidential Library executive director.

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A Man for All Seasons

As MLK Jr. Day celebrates its 30th anniversary as a national day of service, History Professor Eric Arnesen explained how the holiday has shaped the civil rights leader’s legacy.

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Professors cry ‘huzzah,’ savor scientific sweets at department holiday parties

From historical homages to scientific sweets, the history department is one of many departments across GW that celebrates the end of the fall semester and the start of the holiday season with...

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30 Years Ago, Two Young Strategists Cracked How to Beat a Guy Like Trump. Are Democrats Ready to Listen?

History's Timothy Shenk weighs in on how the Democratic Party can win the presidency this November.

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New Endowment Memorializes Beloved Professor’s Impact

History and Classics’ Professor Diane Harris Cline was remembered as a devoted educator. A gift honoring her legacy will aid students.

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Professor Kim Selected as Harvard Radcliffe Fellow

History Professor Jisoo M. Kim will be part of the 25th anniversary class of fellows.

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