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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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.
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Robert Stephens honored with emeritus status , articleStephens served as the founding faculty principal of the Honors Residential College and later as its associate faculty principal.
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Heather Gumbert honored with emerita status , articleGumbert, associate professor of history, has been a member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 22 years.
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Chicago Covenants Project expands its map of a hidden history , articleThe project brings together students, faculty members, and community partners to document and map thousands of racially restrictive housing covenants hidden in Cook County land records. Through GIS mapping, metadata development, and digital preservation, students are helping make this history more accessible while examining how past housing discrimination continues to shape communities today.