Gustavus Adolphus History

10/16/2026

Professor Eunice Kim is starting her year here at Gustavus, and we are so happy to have her! Learn about her academic focus, the courses she teaches, and the advice she offers to history majors.

10/09/2026

Professor Kate Keller has been with the Gustavus History Department for 15 years!

She is also the director of the African/African Diaspora Studies minor.

Take a moment to learn about her expertise, the courses she has taught, and what she thinks is important for students of history.

10/02/2026

We've got some fantastic professors here at the Gustavus History Department!

Take some time to learn about our profs throughout the next few posts. Today we're focusing on the chair of the department, Dr. Glenn Kranking.

Dr. Kranking is also part of the Scandinavian Studies Department, East European and Eurasian Studies Department, and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies Department.

If you want to learn more about Dr. Kranking's summer trips, visit https://www.smithsonianjourneys.org/experts/glenn-kranking/

Gustavus Adolphus College

05/03/2026

Congratulations, Gustavus Class of 2026! We are so proud of all that you have accomplished.

04/30/2026

The History Department will be quiet over the summer, but we will be back next semester! We hope you enjoy your break and get a chance to do some good historical thinking.

04/29/2026

While you may not be able to meet with your favorite history professor over break, you can read some of their published works!

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Did you know that mechanical pencils have been around for centuries?

The first patent for a mechanical pencil was granted in 1822!

04/27/2026

Just because the year is almost done doesn't mean you have to stop thinking about history!

There are plenty of historical organizations that you can check out over the summer to keep thinking about history.

Historical Society

04/24/2026

Finals are always a stressful time, and with so many history finals including research papers or essays, it can be easy to push them off until the last minute.

Here are some tips to keep yourself accountable and make sure that you do the best you can, whether these are only your second finals or your last!