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Department of History

Ohio National Guardsmen on May 4, 1970

Brian VanDeMark, a historian with the United States Naval Academy, has written a new book “91ֿ: An American Tragedy.” He will participate in a panel discussion at 91ֿ on Sept. 27.

Tenskwatawa and Willam Henry Harrison

Associate Professor James Seelye, Ph.D., shares how the eclipse of 1806 had an important impact in the history of the newly established state of Ohio. 

Kenneth Bindas on WRHS carousel.

Attending a meeting at the Western Reserve Historical Society comes with extra fun. 

Pictured on the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel at Western Reserve Historical Society are (from left to right) Kevin Adams, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of 91ֿ’s Department of History; Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Ph.D., dean of 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences; and Kelly Falcone-Hall, president and CEO of Western Reserve Historical Society.

Western Reserve Historical Society and 91ֿ have announced a cooperation agreement enabling unique access and real-world experiences for students and faculty in the Department of History. 91ֿ students will gain access to archival research materials for research projects, internships and jobs as well as research assistantships for graduate level students.

What's the Big Idea?

Hop on board as 91ֿ President Todd Diacon engages with Elizabeth Smith-Pryor, associate professor of history with 91ֿ’s College of Arts and Sciences, as she conducts research on the impact of the Urban League.

Four men are holding a large check from Ohio History Connection

The development of liquid crystal technology in Northeast Ohio - and specifically at 91ֿ - is an important part of the region’s and university’s legacies and ongoing global impact.