Texas Tech Department of History

We are celebrating History major Aden Acrey for successfully presenting her thesis this morning at Honors College Thesis Day! 📚✨ Completed under the mentorship of Dr. John Nelson, her hard work and dedication truly shined today. Congratulations, Aden!👏

We are proud to recognize Mary Shaw Davis and Chasady Dodson for their contributions to the National Ranching Heritage Center!

De. Jacob Bell’s Vikings class had the opportunity to visit the Southwest Collections to explore their fascinating collection of medieval manuscripts. From centuries-old texts to beautifully detailed illustrations, students were able to get a closer look at the history, culture, and storytelling traditions that shaped the medieval world.
Experiences like this bring history beyond the classroom and allow students to connect with the past in a tangible and meaningful way. A huge thank you to the Southwest Collection staff for sharing their knowledge and preserving these incredible pieces of history for future generations. ⚔️📜

🎉 TTU Day of Giving is here!
We’re proud to be part of such an incredible department and community. Your support helps us continue making a difference—through our students, research, and programs.

Consider giving to the History Department Fund for Excellence today through March 25, 2026. Every gift counts! ❤️🖤
https://dayofgiving.ttu.edu/campaigns/history-department-fund-for-excellence


History Department Fund for Excellence - Texas Tech Day of Giving
The general/discretionary fund for the Department of History. To supplement the department's broad liberal arts foundation and dedication to understanding the complex world in which students live.
https://dayofgiving.ttu.edu/campaigns/history-department-fund-for-excellence

Our very own Dr. Miguel Levario takes the stage to share his talk, “Ni de aquí, ni de allá/Not from Here or There: To Be in the Borderlands.”

What does it mean to belong everywhere and nowhere at once? In this talk, Dr. Miguel Levario draws on the lived experience of the US-Mexico borderlands to explore what it means to exist between identities, cultures, and worlds — and how that disorienting in-between space can become an unexpected source of perspective, resilience, and creativity.

Dr. Miguel Levario is an Associate Professor of Borderland Studies at Texas Tech University, where his scholarship examines the history, culture, and human experience of the US-Mexico borderlands. His work gives academic depth to questions that are urgently personal for millions of people navigating life between worlds.

📅 March 28 at 1pm
📍 Buddy Holly Hall

Got a sweet tooth for history? 🧁📚
Swing by for cupcakes, good vibes, and a sneak peek at Fall 2026 courses!
🗓 Wednesday, April 1
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1 PM
📍 Humanities Building, 1st Floor East Wing
Come hang, explore classes, and plan your next semester 👀✨

One of our History graduate students, Sarah Tapia, turned her Spring 2025 MA capstone project into an incredible documentary exploring the Grand Canyon. 🏜️📚

The project highlights her research journey, experiences in the field, and the historical significance of this iconic landscape. We’re proud to see her hard work come to life on screen!

Check out her documentary!

Layers of Legacy | Texas Tech University Sarah Tapia carved her own path through Graduate School at Texas Tech, culminating with a hike through history at the Grand Canyon.In doing so, she helped cr...

📚 Join us for an evening of history and conversation!

The Texas Tech Department of History presents the Charles L. Wood Annual Lecture Series featuring historian Sarah Keyes discussing her book American Burial Ground: A New History of the Overland Trail.

🗓 Friday, March 6🕠 5:30–7:00 PM (Program begins at 6 PM)📍 MCM Eleganté Hotel & Suites – Atrium Room, Lubbock

A welcome reception with light refreshments will begin at 5:30 PM. Come learn about the fascinating and often overlooked history of the Overland Trail.

Curious how environmental health in the U.S. has evolved and where it’s headed? 🌎

Join Dr. Mark Stoll for this Global Health Lecture Series talk on March 4 at 12 PM (Zoom).

Free and open to the public—don’t miss it!

https://ttuhsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NqLceRyBSASvOd2WGrQweg #/registration

Celebrating our History undergraduates & graduates! 🎓📜
Melissa Lambert, PhD
Courtney Vojtko, PhD
Alejandro Arroliga, MA
Briley Wells, MA
Carissa O'Pry, MA
Hazel Walker, MA
Jackson Santa Ana, MA
Kiley Lavelle, MA

So proud of our incredible undergraduate and graduate students and a special shoutout to our very own History staff member, Valorie Duvall, who also crossed the stage with her MA in Public Administration.

Your hard work, dedication, and love of history truly inspires. Congratulations to all! 👏🏻👆🏻