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University of Scranton students attended the Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Conference of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

University of Scranton students attended the Eastern Pennsylvania Regional Conference of Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Marywood University. The following were students in the History of  Modern China: 245 (Fall 2022): Their professor- Father … Continue reading →

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Congratulations 2023 Phi Alpha Theta Members

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Congratulations to newly inducted Phi Alpha Theta Members left to right pictured:Patrick O’Malley; Nadia Wohlgemuth; Susan Poulson; Clara Downey; Selene Lopez: Michael Quinnan; Paul Kuipers; Not pictured, Steven Gasperini.

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WUSR show: This Day in History

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Check out history major, Sean Kavanagh’s WUSR show: This Day in History. https://sites.google.com/view/todayinhistory/home  

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Phi Alpha Theta Members 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Congratulations to newly inducted Phi Alpha Theta members! Pictured: Susan Poulson, Adviser, Savannah Biasi, Kathryn Olafson, Connor John Brennan Waite, Stephanie Cristina Vásquez. Not Pictured: Matthew Norman and Thomas Kennedy  

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Dr. Adam Pratt Hosts Humanities-in-Action

Posted on October 3, 2020 by David J. Dzurec

Dr. Adam Pratt recently hosted a Humanities-in-Action lecture with New York Times reporter Eric Schmitt and City of Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti.  The event was sponsored by The University of Scranton Slattery Center for the Humanities.  The student-run Aquinas also ran … Continue reading →

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Interview with Dr. Susan L. Poulson and WVIA

Posted on September 3, 2020 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch

Check out Dr. Susan Poulson’s Interview with WVIA, which discusses the suffrage movement. Dr. Poulson is the author of the book,”Suffrage: The Epic Struggle for Women’s Right to Vote.” Celebrating the 19th Amendment At 100 Years Professor Susan L. Poulson … Continue reading →

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Brandon Golden ’14 Reflects on the History Major and Medical School

Posted on April 28, 2020 by David J. Dzurec

Brandon Golden recently shared a bit about how his experience as a history major at the University of Scranton prepared him for medical school: History Degree to MD After attending a prestigious medical school and securing a position at a … Continue reading →

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“Lift High The Cross” presented by Fr. Rob Carbonneau, C.P., Ph.D.

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Mrs. Jennifer Kretsch
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The History Department makes the Royal News

Posted on December 5, 2019 by David J. Dzurec

  The History Department is featured in the newest issue of the Royal News: https://news.scranton.edu/articles/2019/12/news-major-growth-cj-history.shtml?utm_source=RoyalNews&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=UniversityNewsArticle1  

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Department Picnic 2019

Posted on July 12, 2019 by David J. Dzurec

The History Department held its end of the year picnic on the Saturday before Senior Week.  Faculty, staff, and the History and International Studies seniors all gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the last four years.  Congratulations Class of 2019!

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