NEWS
The most up to date news from the Department of History.
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Recent News
Congratulations to our 2020 Graduates
Department of History congratulatory message.read more ❯
Class of 2020: Georgia State Graduate Plans to Uplift Next Generation As An Educator
Nathalie Fox, who earned an M.A. in African American Studies, plans to pursue a career in higher education to create an equitable environment for students of all backgrounds. read more ❯
Class of 2020: History Grad Devotes Himself To Helping Others On Campus And In The Community
Payton Scott also aspires to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a lawyer who helps people in need. read more ❯
In The Classroom: Professor Explores Impact Of Food On Politics, Economics, Society
Associate Professor Jeffery Trask also helps students understand the social ways that food interacts in our lives and the significance that it plays.read more ❯
EBOLA: People + Public Health + Political Will Digital Exhibition Available Online
The digital exhibit was been produced by faculty, staff and students from Georgia State University and Emory University working with the David J. Sencer CDC Museum. read more ❯
History Department Statement on Current Protests
The faculty of the Department of History on the downtown campus of Georgia State University mourns the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and other victims of systemic racist violence. We stand with our students...read more ❯
First Georgia State Student Book Collecting Contest
We are delighted to announce the winners of the first Georgia State Student Book Collecting Contest: David Casey and Cole Hale.
Students were asked to ‘Imagine a collection of books...read more ❯
Recipients of our History Awards
Henry Thompson Malone Memorial Scholarship in History: Payton Scott
Ethel Illges Woodruff Fellowship in Southern History: Jessica Brown
Jenny Thurston Fellowship and Award in Heritage Preservation: Clarissa Nix
Margaret...read more ❯
Streetscape Palimpsest: A History of Georgia Avenue
Associate Professor Marni Davis launches a website dedicated to chronicling Georgia Avenue’s roller-coaster existence.read more ❯
History Department Earns Regents’ Award for Teaching Excellence by a Department or Program
The University System of Georgia has awarded Georgia State University’s Department of History on the downtown campus with the Regents’ Award for Teaching Excellence by a Department or Program, recognizing innovative and engaging efforts to transform teaching and learning in the department’s curriculum. read more ❯
Contact Us
Department of History
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Dr. Jared Poley
Associate Chair
Dr. Nick Wilding
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Dr. Robin Conner
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Greg Moore
Director of Master of Heritage Preservation Program
Chad Keller
Department Specialist
Cristianna Mitchell
Office / Delivery Address
History Department
Georgia State University
25 Park Place, Suite 2000
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address
History Department
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4117
Atlanta, GA 30302-4117