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History Department News

Princeton's Matthew L. Jones lecturing at a CCAS co-hosted seminar on artificial intelligence and the humanities

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.

Denver Brunsman Holiday Huzzah

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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Revolutionary Tales: Demetrius Apostolis’ Pride is Full Speed Ahead

Demetrius Apostolis, a History major and president of GW's Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society chapter, is a member and ally of GW's LGBTQIA+ community.

An 1850 illustration depicts Irish immigrants sailing to the U.S. on an overcrowded ship during the potato famine.

History Detectives: Following the Lives of Potato Famine Immigrants

For a decade, History’s Tyler Anbinder and his student researchers dug through 100 years of long-lost bank records from Irish immigrants. What they found rewrote a historical tale.

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