University of Akron, Department of History

Congratulations to all our wonderful Spring 2026 History Graduates! You have done all the work and now it is time to celebrate you! Pictured here are Professor Martha Santos with Lexxe Parsons and Sam Parker after the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony last night.

Congratulations to our wonderful student Aziren South for receiving the Student of the Month Award from BCAS. We cannot be happier or prouder! Here is Az being ambushed in the History office to receive the award from Dean Usher.

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This Women's History Month, we're giving a massive shout-out to our very own Julie Muller!✨ Julie Muller is a 5th-year double major in Social Studies Education and History. Her dedication to the UA community is unmatched. Julie's impact goes far beyond campus; she also serves our community as an EMT and Volunteer Firefighter. Julie, thank you for your incredible leadership and for being such an inspiration to the student body. We are so proud to have you representing the blue and gold!💙💛

Ever wonder if people in the past bathed?

Find out at the 2026 Miller Lecture! Prof. Ellen Wurtzel of Oberlin College will be presenting her lecture: “Steamy, Hot, and Questionably Legal: Bathhouses in Late Medieval France.” Join the History Department on March 12 at 5:30 pm in Simmons Hall Auditorium. Free and open to the public!

No Classes Today!

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026, will be a remote learning and remote workday for the main campus and Wayne campus due to extreme cold. Campus offices will be open remotely, and limited services will be available on campus.

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The University of Akron main campus and Wayne campus are closed today due to weather and road conditions in the region. Essential personnel should report to work at their regularly scheduled time. Employees who are unsure whether they are essential personnel should contact their supervisor. Both campuses will re-open tonight at 11:00 PM.

This is also your reminder to sign up for Z Alerts to be the first to know about campus delays or closures. https://www.uakron.edu/safety/z-alert.dot

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Mount Union is pleased to announce Academy Award-winner, Geena Davis, as the 2026 Schooler Lecture speaker on April 28, 2026!

Geena is one of Hollywood's most respected actors, appearing in several roles that became cultural landmarks including Thelma and Louise, Beetlejuice, Stuart Little, A League of Their Own, and many more. Not only is Geena an Oscar and Golden-Globe winning actor, but a world-class athlete, a member of Mensa, and the author of the memoir, "Dying of Politeness."

Tickets for the Schooler Lecture will be available on February 25, 2026. Read more: https://bit.ly/4qrnZs6

Interesting

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Did you know knitters helped the allies in the war by weaving in secret codes? 🧵🧶 Stream #DavidJasonsSecretService free on U. (Link in bio)