Tag: Department of History

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Amy Rutenberg awarded summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities

Amy Rutenberg, associate professor in the Department of History, has been awarded a summer stipend from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH). Rutenberg will use the stipend to conduct research at the archives of the American Friends Service Committee in Philadelphia for the project, “Counter Recruitment, Peace Activists and Military Service in the Post-Vietnam … Continue reading Amy Rutenberg awarded summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities

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RO Adeleke honored as Fulbright Distinguished Professor

RO Adeleke, professor in the Department of History and director of the African and African American Studies, has been selected as the Fulbright Laszlo Orszagh Distinguished Professor in American Studies. This honor is considered the most prestigious appointment within the Fulbright Program. Adeleke has been assigned to the University of Hungary in Debrecen, where he … Continue reading RO Adeleke honored as Fulbright Distinguished Professor

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Jeremy Best book recognized as one of “Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies Intercultural Theology and World Christianity for 2021”

A book published by Jeremy Best, assistant professor in the Department of History, was recently named one of “Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies, Intercultural Theology, and World Christianity for 2021” by the International Bulletin of Missionary Research (IBMR). The announcment was made in the journal’s April 2022 issue. The book, “Heavenly Fatherland: German Missionary … Continue reading Jeremy Best book recognized as one of “Ten Outstanding Books in Mission Studies Intercultural Theology and World Christianity for 2021”

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Michael Christopher Low earns prestigious 2021 Albert Hourani Book Award

Michael Christopher Low, assistant professor in the Department of History, has earned the Albert Hourani Book Award from the Middle East Studies Association. Low earned the award for his book “Imperial Mecca: Ottoman Arabia and the Indian Ocean Hajj.” The Albert Hourani Book Award award is the most prestigious book prize in the field of … Continue reading Michael Christopher Low earns prestigious 2021 Albert Hourani Book Award

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Kathleen Hilliard elected vice president of the American Historical Association, Teaching Division

The American Historical Association (AHA) recently announced its 2021 election results and Kathleen Hilliard, associate professor in the Department of History, has been elected vice president of the American Historical Society, Teaching Division. Established in 1884, the AHA is the largest organization of professional historians in the world. With more than 12,000 members, the AHA … Continue reading Kathleen Hilliard elected vice president of the American Historical Association, Teaching Division

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Michael Bailey publishes article in Church History

Michael Bailey, professor in the Department of History, has published an article, “Muslims in Medieval Inquisitorial Thought: Nicolau Eymeric and His Contexts.” The article was published in Church History. Published by Cambridge University Press, Church History is a quarterly peer-reviewed journal. It features original research articles and book reviews covering all areas of the history … Continue reading Michael Bailey publishes article in Church History