HU History and Political Science

The official account of the Clifton L. Ganus Sr. History and Political Science Department at Harding University.

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Congratulations to History major, Max DeLoach, for winning the Larry R. Long Commendation from the Honors College. Congratulations also to History Professor, Dr. Julie Harris, who received the Patrick H. Garner Award from the Honors College. We are very proud of both of them!

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Congratulations to our May 2026 graduates: Jacob Breezeel, Jewel Fabiana, Max DeLoach, Molli Ellis, Jacob Jenkins, Stephanie Perez, Ana Rodas Gonzalez, Adam Hearrell, Dave Richardson, Mathias Thompson, and Maegan Lacy! God bless each of you in your futures!

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Dr. Gallagher's Political Cover-ups and Conspiracy Theories class had a final project poster fair yesterday. Good work, students, on your projects!

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Phi Alpha Theta, sponsored by Dr. Julie Harris, hosted our annual History Faire last Saturday. Local children enjoyed exploring the different booths and learning about history! Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Last Wednesday, Dr. Duke presented Dr. Wiewora with a Teacher Achievement Award as one of the outstanding teachers at Harding University, as voted on by his colleagues in the College of Arts and Sciences. Congratulations, Dr. Wiewora!

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Congratulations to David Granberg and Houston Runions, our Raymond Muncy Scholarship winners! Congratulations also to Hannah Fortin, our Dr. Gene and Dorma Rainey Scholarship winner!

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Congratulations to William Max DeLoach, Stephanie Perez, Ana Rodas, Jewel Fabiana, and Mathias Thompson on winning our Outstanding Student Awards!

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Our annual department spring banquet is a time to celebrate the end of the year together, as well as recognize our graduating seniors and our students' academic achievements. Congratulations to our May graduates and to all of our students on finishing another wonderful year!

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One of our senior history majors, Max DeLoach, presented his honor's thesis yesterday on "Rex Gothorum, Patres Conscripti, et Senes Barbarorum: Balancing Monarchical and Aristocratic Power in the Ostrogothic Kingdom." Great work, Max!

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Dr. Julie Harris, sponsor of our Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, took three students-Madeline Stewart, Max DeLoach, and Jacob Rooney-to the Arkansas Regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference in Jonesboro, AR, this month. Great work on your presentations, Madeline, Max, & Jacob!

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Living Letters continued with a Thomas Paine Symposium. Guest speakers included Dr. Nora Slonimsky, Dr. Shawn Williams, Dr. Michael Crowder, Dr. Jared Halverson, and Dr. Frances Chiu. Thank you to all of our presenters and to Professor Kim Laing, the Ganus Chair.

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Barristers, our Pre-Law Society, met with Madeline Broshears, a recent graduate of our department, to learn about what the first year of law school is really like. Welcome back Madeline, and thank you for talking with our students!

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On March 12th, students had an opportunity to meet our alumna Kathleen Larkin who has worked at the State Department in foreign affairs for the Balkans and the Arctic regions for over 12 years.  She presented a workshop on how to apply for a federal internship.

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Dr. David Adams and Harding University agreed to host another region for their History Day Competition this past week. It was enjoyed by all! Thank you to everyone who came and participated!

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The last session of Professor Kim Laing's Living Letters Coffee Talk featured Dr. Nathaniel Wiewora. Join us tomorrow from 9am until 5pm in the Holland-Waller Commons for the Thomas Paine Symposium!

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Thanks again to Professor Kim Laing for organizing the Living Letters Coffee Talk this past Sunday featuring Dr. Julie Harris. Join us for the next coffee talk with Dr. Nathaniel Wiewora this coming Sunday at 2:30pm in the Holland Waller Commons.