Department of History
Department of History
The History Department at Virginia Tech is comprised of active researchers and award-winning faculty members. History at Tech offers small, highly engaged classes and numerous opportunities for students to get involved in their education and the department.
News and Stories Spotlight
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Expert weighs in on Russian lab death and the shadow of COVID-19 , articleTom Ewing explains more about determining the cause of disease outbreaks, Russia’s ties to this research, and how COVID-19 has shaped coverage of outbreaks.
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Graduate student earns national award for community-engaged history work , articleThrough the Calfee Center’s 23/54 Project, Kamille Simon worked with descendants of Black families who fought for better schools in Pulaski County, helping preserve and share their history.
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Paula Marie Seniors awarded the Gloria D. Smith Memorial Professorship in Africana Studies , articleThe professorship is awarded to an outstanding faculty member who contributes significantly to the development of minority students, student-athletes, and scholarly pursuits.
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Bike route brings Virginia’s local histories into view , articleWhat began with a Virginia Tech historian’s bike rides has grown into a 550-mile effort helping communities across the commonwealth share their stories through podcasts, museum displays, public art, and more.