The award, one of the most prestigious among scholars of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.” Kathleen DuVal’s “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America,” published by Random House, was described by the prize jurors as … Read more
by Cameron Neale Congratulations to department alum Dex Dexter ‘24, the 2025 recipient of the LGBTQ+ History Association’s Joan Nestle Prize! The Joan Nestle Prize recognizes an outstanding example of undergraduate research and writing on LGBTQ+ history, which this … Read more
Read more on the documentary screening and the Greensboro Sit-Ins in this week’s issue of the Daily Tar Heel, written by Ha Lien Gaskin.
Professor Matt Andrews’ course, HIST 585: Race, Basketball, and the American Dream, has been praised in a new article in the Daily Tar Heel. You can read the full article about the course, its impact, and the importance of its … Read more
UNC History Professor Eren Tasar is offering a new online course through thegreatcourses.com. Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Central Asia explores the rich and complex history of Central Asia, a land shaped by empires, trade, and cultural exchange. From … Read more
Our very own History PhD alumni, Craig Gill has published a new book – Caddying on the Color Line. This insightful study explores how Southern Black caddies transformed what was once perceived as an unskilled job into a profession, honed … Read more
Wayne Lee has been honored by the Society for Military History with the Outstanding Book Award for his latest work, The Cutting-Off Way: Indigenous Warfare in Eastern North America, 1500-1800. Published by UNC Press, the book offers a meticulously researched … Read more
Dr. Kathleen DuVal spent nine years working on her award-winning book “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.” Now, she’s translating that research for a wider audience. “I’ve moved over time to wanting my books to be able to … Read more
Jim Ferguson passed away on January 27, 2025. He was a Tar Heel through and through, having earned both his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees in psychology from UNC during the 1960s. Jim also had a long association with Honors Carolina. … Read more
