KSU History Department

The Department has particular strengths in military, science, technology, medicine and environment, and gender history. Come see us to learn more!

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Hannah Palsa, PhD candidate, with her TWA exhibit in Hoffman Lounge in Justin Hall as part of her work with the Historic Costume and Textile Museum. Based on 1968 TWA Winter uniforms designed by Dalton of America; the 3 posters were created for TWA by illustrator David Klein.

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There are over 2,000 veterans buried at Sunset Cemetery and many KIA from WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, many of whom attended K-State. We honor all veterans and their sacrifices on Veteran's Day.

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On November 7, student volunteers cleaned veteran headstones and placed flags at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, and placed flags and repainted crosses in the Gold Star Mothers' Memorial. This service project was organized by DJ Schaefer, Student Research Lead, K-State MIA Project.

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Pictured are members of the committee: (L-R) Dr. Phil Tiemeyer, on screen; Dr. Michael Krysko, Major Professor; Dr. Michael Flynn, Professor in Political Science; Alan Boone, PhD; Dr. Andrew Orr, Professor and Chair; Dr. Suzanne Orr, Associate Professor.

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Alan Boone successfully defended his dissertation, “Our Most Probable Enemy: The American Military, Great Britain, and the Making of War Plan Red,” today.

Congratulations Dr. Alan Boone! We look forward to your graduation in December.

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Sir Mark, a retired senior British Foreign Services official, is hosting a public presentation today to discuss international relations in Hale Library 181, 2:00-3:30 PM, Friday, October 23, 2026, in person and on Zoom. All are welcome! Email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

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Sir Mark Allen gave feedback on student presentations in Dr. Nadia Oweidat's (second on the left) Modern Middle East class, and poses with student presenters (L-R) Caleb Zaske, Braydon Whited, Julian Snyder and retired Col. Charles Sexton (far right), HIST 155 instructor.

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The History Club is hosting the very first event of the semester on October 22! Join us for Flash Talks - a five minute presentation on any history-related topic!
Calvin 217, 4:00 PM
Questions? Contact Professor Maner at [email protected].

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K-State MIA Recovery and Identification Project attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison Recovery Innovation Technology Summit, September 22-24. Students presented on current and completed MIA projects.

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@FlintHillsMil We’re putting the finishing touches on what promises to be an exciting and dynamic event—and we need your help! If you haven't registered, now is the time. Registration closes September 17. Register here: https://t.co/icDprG8kQ9

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Students: Would you like to understand what is happening in the Middle East? Take Professor Oweidat’s class on the history of the Middle East, HIST301-A (15863). In addition to her academic experience, Dr. Oweidat was a senior strategist with the U.S. Government.

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Building to Rebuild: Episode 8 (Dirty 30's Part III)
https://t.co/AOdXrmsMYo

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Cottonwood Connections episodes on the Great Depression & Dust Bowl hosted by Smoky Hills PBS and also aired on PBS Topeka KTWU. Professors Suzanne Orr and Andrew Orr talk about the Great Depression and Dust Bowl in Kansas, and the New Deal.
https://t.co/Jz0CnHmnTM

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Depression and Dust: Episode 7 (Dirty 30's Part II)
https://t.co/jncNYi6jtT

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Head out to A&H Farms on June 19 and June 26 to hear Dr. Breen speak about the early history of the American republic!
https://t.co/1cPVEQEdoH

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Congratulations again to all our undergraduate scholarship recipients, and to all our graduate award recipients! Kudos to you all!
Thanks to the Scholarship Committees for your dedication!

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Congrats to our Spring 2026 graduates! L-R: Allison Taylor, MA, with Major Professor Marjorie Galelli, Lisa Highsmith, PhD & Paxton Stover, PhD. Lisa Highsmith, PhD with Major Professor Heather McCrea, Major Professor Andrew Orr with his student, Paxton Stover, PhD.

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Please join the History Department as we celebrate our undergraduate scholarship and graduate award recipients, and our recent graduates!

Thursday, May 14
3:30-5:00 PM
Calvin 306

Light refreshments will be served. Family & friends are welcome to join!

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Two History students, Eva Naab & Zeonix Crew, presented at the Undergraduate Research Seminar on April 23. Eva Naab presented "Consistent With Public Interest?" and Zeonix Crew presented "Black History Versus Government Historical Narratives". Congratulations, Zeonix and Eva!