Official page for the History & Geography Department at The University of Texas at Arlington. degree in History. Our PhD.
Majoring in History at UTA begins in the classroom, with a wide selection of courses, offered each semester at hours accessible to both traditional and non-traditional students. From introductory survey classes in United States history to specialized upper-division courses, students find a variety of subjects which suit their interests and career goals. Studying History at the University of Texas
05/29/2026
Summer is FINALLY here ☀️🌊
Summer 2026 history courses are here.
📍Texas to 1845 → asynch online
📍Texas since 1845 → asynch online
📍History & Leadership → live online with Dr. Babiracki
Which one are you taking?
05/16/2026
🏆 Huge congratulations to Alexa Rains!
Alexa has won the CoLA Outstanding Professional Support Staff Award — Part-time — and deservedly so. Her hard work, dedication, and behind-the-scenes magic don't go unnoticed.
Join us in celebrating Alexa 👏✨
05/14/2026
🎓✨ History was made literally and figuratively.
On May 1, 2026, these four incredible scholars Juno Murray, Sophia Motyka, Aaron Michael, and Joshua Hanscheck were hooded as Master of Arts in History graduates.
Surrounded by years of research, late nights in the archives, and a whole lot of passion for the past, they’ve officially stepped into their next chapter as MA historians.
Huge thanks to Dr. Kenyon Zimmer and Dr. Stephanie Cole for taking part in the ceremony and honoring this milestone alongside them.
05/06/2026
People have been leaving their mark at Paint Rock for centuries 🪨✍️
Now you can find out who they were.
ENROLL NOW!
🔎 Study one of the largest Native rock art sites
🧾 Research thousands of real inscriptions
🧠 Discover who left them and why
🌐 Contribute to a digital history project
HIST 5348-001 • Summer
💸 Scholarships available (UTA History & Center for Greater Southwestern Studies)
04/23/2026
That’s a wrap on Webb 60!
Last week, we gathered for the 60th Annual Walter Prescott Webb Memorial Lectures and what an incredible two days of ideas, AI debates, art, history, and hard questions. From “The Artist as Path Maker in Latent Space” to accountability in AI systems and film screenings at Dangler, these moments reminded us why the humanities matter now more than ever.
Here are some snapshots from an unforgettable week. 📸
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04/15/2026
The department of History and Geography is proud to recognize our faculty award winners from Tuesday’s Spring Meeting of the Faculty and Associates! Dr. Stephanie Cole (L) received the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Sam Haynes (C) was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Researchers, and Dr. Kenyon Zimmer (R) received a Faculty Development Leave for 2026-27. Congratulations!
04/10/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Nika Davis (R) who successfully defended his dissertation, “Presidential Slaves: A Story of Black People in the Lives of Antebellum U.S. Presidents.” He is the final doctoral adviser of Dr. Chris Morris (L), who is retiring this year
04/08/2026
📜 HIST 3395-023 — World of the Bridgertons 🪻
Dearest readers, UTA’s history department is taking us to the ballroom (and the bookshelf).
Professor Ann Hawkins debuts this fall course using Bridgerton as a lens into the real Regency era. Art, fashion, war, revolution, and why we’re still obsessed 200 years later.
No prerequisites. Open to everyone... yes, even if you’ve never watched the show.
Full story by Sairam Marupudi at The Shorthorn. Illustration by Haley Walton.
🔗 LINK IN FIRST COMMENT 👇
04/01/2026
🎓 Want to level up your leadership skills, earn college credit, and help shape History & Geography events?
Say hello to the new History Student Ambassador Course coming this fall! 📍🗺️
From event planning to professional development, this is your chance to get involved and make an impact.
🔎 Look for HIST 4391-010 in MyMav — registration starts early April!
📩 Interested? Contact Dr. Cole or Tori Wise
03/27/2026
How can the humanities shape the future of AI? 🤖✨ Join us for the 60th Annual Walter Prescott Webb Memorial Lectures—a deep dive into tech, ethics, creativity, and leadership. Featuring a film screening, Q&A, and talks from experts across disciplines.
🗓️ April 15–16
📍 UTA & Central Library
🎥 “Your Face is Ours” screening + conversation with co-director Jessica Le Masurier
Free & open to all. See you there!
03/24/2026
Summer 2026 history lineup is HERE 🔥
📍 Texas to 1845 → asynch online
📍 Texas since 1845 → asynch online
📍 History & Leadership → live online with Dr. Babiracki
📍 Public History → course is on the historic inscriptions/graffiti with Dr. Ted Banks
Which one are you taking? 👇
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