Current Students

About Me: I chose Virginia Tech because of its history program, as well as its extensive collections available for research in the field of Appalachian history. I want to work in the field of public history, and higher education is the best path forward in the field. I have always been interested in history, whether that be as a hobby or as a course of study. In my free time, I enjoy going to museums, parks, and historic sites. Outside of history, I love hiking, reading, watching movies, and building lego flower sets.

About Me: I have a beautiful wife named Kyra, 2 dogs named Shida and Woodhouse, a cat named Ducky, and a hamster named Lemmy. I am a navy veteran and I graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.A. in History in May 2024. My research interests are American diplomatic policy and Cold War politics. Ideally, I would like to work in foreign policy with the option to eventually work on a Ph.D. I like to watch sports, work out, stay active, and enjoy a good cup of coffee with friends.

About Me: I have a background in history and education from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. My research interests lie in gender, decolonization, and nationalism, particularly the roles of Ghanaian women in the independence struggle. I chose Virginia Tech for its esteemed history faculty and aim to become a professor of African history after completing my Ph.D. I'm passionate about uncovering hidden histories and promoting inclusivity in historical narratives.

About Me: I'm interested in exploring the complex history of water supply policies in Colonial Ghana. Growing up in Ghana, I witnessed firsthand the struggles of accessing clean water, which sparked my passion for understanding the colonial roots of this issue. I'm driven to uncover the historical legacies that shape contemporary water challenges. I chose Virginia Tech for my graduate studies because of its exceptional faculty expertise, especially Professor Jennifer Hart -- a renowned African history scholar with a deep understanding of Ghana's history. I love exploring museums and historical sites in my free time. My hobbies include watching and listening to political talk shows as I'm fascinated by the intersection of history and politics.

About Me: I'm pursuing this degree in order to best prepare myself for possibly working in a museum or archive-like setting. I chose Virginia Tech because it was my undergraduate school as well and it felt like the right place to be. I love writing short stories, playing board games, and reading.

About Me: Virginia Tech came highly recommended by professors of history. I believe the perfect blend of rigorous research and academic excellence is what I need to equip me with the requisite skills needed to attain a Ph.D. in history to become an academic and researcher. I plan to explore British colonial environmental policies in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) from the late 19th to the first half of the 20th century. I’m also a community environmental activist. 

About Me: I am a first generation student and wish to pursue academia as far as I can take it! I chose Virginia Tech largely for what it offers department-wise and where it is located -- as a native Coloradan, Southwest Virginia reminds me a little of home. In the future, I look towards archival and research work in a large museum. At home, I love to bake, crochet, read, play video games, and take care of my cat, Apollo.

About Me: I chose Virginia Tech for my master's degree because I enjoyed my undergrad time here so much I wanted more. Before my college career, I was enlisted in the United State Navy. My goals are to succeed and make worthwhile contributions to this program and the science of history. I would like to focus on publication and eventually lecturing. I like to read, hang out with my baby and my wife, and play Magic the Gathering.

About Me: Hopefully, I will be a double Hokie! I graduated in Spring 2023 with bachelor's degrees in history and political science, and I knew I wanted to continue my studies at Virginia Tech for the awesome history faculty and community, as well as a special focus on the Civil War. I'm an avid college football fan, enjoy touring museums/historic sites, and love going to Scottish/Celtic festivals. I'm looking forward to a career in public history, with the National Park Service, a state organization like Preservation Virginia or VA State Parks, or maybe even a national organization like the American Battlefield Trust. My favorite moments of the program is when my cohort gets to work together and bond!

About Me: I am broadly interested in the history of gender, sexuality, and colonialism. I am currently researching accounts of both Indigenous and white settler women, illicit sex, and the law in colonial North Carolina. Attending Virginia Tech for my graduate degree has been an awesome opportunity for me because I have been able to pursue my historical interests with the support of our staff and faculty.

About Me: I decided to get my master's degree in history because I have always loved history and found a passion for research and writing in my undergraduate program. I was actually a double major in history and classics, so a fun fact about me is I can translate ancient Greek. Currently, I am considering a career either in museum work or continuing in academia and obtaining a Ph.D. My time in the program so far has been both hard work and lots of fun. I think the best parts have been the friendships and relationships I have made with my cohort and the faculty that have pushed me to be a better scholar.

About Me: My research focuses on social, cultural, and political interactions in Revolutionary Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. I aim to study the impact of these interactions on the development of American citizenship and national identity. Additionally, I am researching the use of qualitative network visualization to represent early American intelligence and communication systems. After graduating, I plan to take some time off before returning to school to pursue a Ph.D and/or Juris Doctor. 

About Me: Currently, I study how historical memory shapes landscapes and Indigenous diplomacy in early 20^th century Virginia. I chose Virginia Tech for its strong collection of scholars focusing on Indigenous and environmental histories. After graduating, I plan to return to Richmond and work in public history. 

About Me: My favorite thing about going to Virginia Tech has been my peers! They make every hard paper worth writing.