AU Department of History and Political Science

Leave 'em laughing: Ashland U. professor set for final Mansfield Playhouse bow "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" opens on a two-weekend run on Friday night at the Mansfield Playhouse in downtown Mansfield.

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Ashland University launches Ohio’s only classical education minor Ashland University debuts Ohio’s only classical education minor amid a national teacher shortage.

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Congratulations to Prof. Cara Stevens, whose book Thomas Jefferson and the Fight against Slavery is a finalist for the 2025 George Washington Prize!

AU professor’s book a finalist for 2025 George Washington Prize ASHLAND, Ohio – A groundbreaking book authored by Cara Rogers Stevens, Ph.D., associate

Interested in World War II? You'll want to attend this conference on September 5-6.

Ashbrook Center welcoming prominent historians for World War II conference Sept. 5-6 ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashbrook Center at Ashland University welcomes all history enthusia

Congratulations to Duncan Jamieson, named Emeritus Professor of History!

Trio of retired AU faculty members receive emeritus status ASHLAND, Ohio – Three former Ashland University faculty members have received emeritus

Congratulations to UPK author Cara Rogers Stevens! Her book Thomas Jefferson and the Fight against Slavery is the winner of the Herbert J. Storing Prize. The award will be presented to her tonight by the Ciceronian Society. For more information click here: https://ciceroniansociety.org/conference/2025-program-and-schedule/.

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Prof. Joe Griffith’s work on parental rights was cited in an amicus brief submitted to the Supreme Court in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor! Congratulations, Joe!

AU faculty member Dr. Dan Williams speaks on Smerican churches and the politics of abortion.

Professor John Moser, Chair of the Department of History and Political Science, will be appearing in seven upcoming episodes of History's Greatest Mysteries on the History Channel. The first episode airs Monday, February 3, at 9:00 pm.

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Congratulations to Professor Cara Rogers Stevens, winner of the Herbert J. Storing Book Prize for her book, Thomas Jefferson and the Fight against Slavery!