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Join the Texas State History Department!We're searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ancient Mediterranean ...
10/08/2026

Join the Texas State History Department!

We're searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ancient Mediterranean History, 500 BCE-500 CE. We're looking for an accomplished scholar and educator to teach, mentor students, and contribute to our growing department through innovative research, service, and engagement with our academic community.

🔗 Apply today and help shape the next generation of historians. https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58767

Join the Texas State History Department!We're searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the History of US Fore...
10/08/2026

Join the Texas State History Department!

We're searching for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the History of US Foreign Relations since 1898 (Tenure Line Faculty). We're looking for an accomplished scholar and educator to teach, mentor students, and contribute to our growing department.

🔗 Apply today and help shape the next generation of historians.
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58770

Faculty Spotlight ✨Dr. José Carlos de la Puente is leading an innovative digital history project that combines historica...
10/06/2026

Faculty Spotlight ✨

Dr. José Carlos de la Puente is leading an innovative digital history project that combines historical research, data science, and computational methods to connect centuries-old records from the Peruvian Andes. By linking many historical records, his team is uncovering new insights into family histories, migration, and community life across generations. 🌎📖

Want to know more? Visit the link below.
https://hillviews.txst.edu/articles/2026/digitizing-history-de-la-puente.html

Join Lone Star Lore for Murders in the Mansion: The T. Cullen Davis Story, a live podcast recording and public history c...
10/02/2026

Join Lone Star Lore for Murders in the Mansion: The T. Cullen Davis Story, a live podcast recording and public history conversation on crime, wealth, and justice. Featuring prosecutor Kirsta Melton, with Joleene Maddox Snider and Matthew Thornton. Student and audience participation welcome!

October 15, 2026 · 6:30–8:30 PM
Taylor Murphy Hall, Room 104 · Texas State University
Free and open to the public. Reception to follow.

This program is supported by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

✨ History Alumni Spotlight: Robert Anzenberger✨Texas State History alumnus Robert Anzenberger (M.A. '20) is currently in...
10/01/2026

✨ History Alumni Spotlight: Robert Anzenberger✨

Texas State History alumnus Robert Anzenberger (M.A. '20) is currently in Oulu, Finland as a recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Finland Doctoral Award (2025-2026) while pursuing his PhD at the University of Kentucky.

Robert's dissertation research explores why Finland was the only Axis belligerent in Europe that the United States did not declare war on during World War II. His work examines why the United States recognized the Continuation War (1941-1944) as separate from the broader global conflict and what steps American policymakers took to help ensure Finland remained independent at the end of the Second World War.

In addition to his dissertation, Robert is researching how narratives of Continuation War guilt developed in Finland during the Cold War and is preparing work for publication. His broader interests include war and memory studies, particularly the experiences of multi-tour Global War on Terror veterans, a topic inspired by his own service in the U.S. Army, including a 2011 deployment to Baghdad during the withdrawal of American forces from Iraq.

Robert credits Texas State's History faculty with helping him hone the writing and research skills that became the foundation of his academic success. He hopes to complete his PhD in 2027 and pursue a teaching career in the United States or Europe.

When he's not conducting research, Robert enjoys: 📚 Reading Soviet-era literature
🧠 Playing bar trivia
🐶 Taking long walks with his corgi, Sofia
⚾ Watching Baltimore Orioles games

And the thing he misses most about Texas? Breakfast tacos. 🌮

Join us in celebrating Robert's accomplishments and wishing him continued success in Finland and beyond!

🏓 This Friday, take a break from the books and join us for an afternoon of ping pong, friendly competition, and communit...
09/28/2026

🏓 This Friday, take a break from the books and join us for an afternoon of ping pong, friendly competition, and community in the TMH Courtyard!

Whether you're a seasoned player or have never picked up a paddle, everyone is welcome.

Who knows? You might even get the chance to test your skills against our Department Chair. 👀

📍 TMH Courtyard
🕛 12:00–4:00 PM
📅 First Friday of each month

Bring a friend and stop by for a game or two!

⏰ Last Chance to Order Your TXST History T-Shirt!The TXST History T-shirt is back, but not for much longer! 🎉 If you mis...
09/24/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Order Your TXST History T-Shirt!

The TXST History T-shirt is back, but not for much longer! 🎉 If you missed out last time or want to add another favorite to your collection, now is your chance. Featuring a custom design inspired by the beautiful tilework of the Taylor-Murphy History Building, this shirt is a stylish way to show your TXST History pride. 📚🐾

Every shirt purchased helps support student programming while celebrating your connection to the TXST History community.

🗓️ Orders close October 1
🔗 Order through the link in our bio
📍 Pickup at TMH Room 202
📧 You'll receive an email when your order is ready for pickup

Don't wait, this is the final week to order!

🎙️ Mark your calendars, Bobcats!On October 15, we're bringing history, true crime, and live storytelling together for a ...
09/17/2026

🎙️ Mark your calendars, Bobcats!

On October 15, we're bringing history, true crime, and live storytelling together for a special Lone Star Lore podcast event in the Taylor-Murphy History Building.

Explore the fascinating and controversial murder trials of T. Cullen Davis, hear from guest speaker Kirsta Melton, and experience a live podcast recording firsthand.

✨ Save the date: October 15, 2026
📍 Taylor-Murphy History Building
⏰ 6:30 p.m.

The TXST History T-shirt is back! 🎉 Missed out last time or ready to add another favorite to your collection? Now’s your...
09/08/2026

The TXST History T-shirt is back! 🎉 Missed out last time or ready to add another favorite to your collection? Now’s your chance! Featuring a custom design inspired by the beautiful tilework of the Taylor Murphy History Building, this shirt is the perfect way to show your TXST History pride. 📚🐾

ORDER HERE: https://secure.touchnet.com:443/C24322_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4613&FROMQRCODE=true&SINGLESTORE=true

Every shirt sold helps support student programming while showcasing your connection to the TXST History community.

🗓️ Order by October 1
🔗 Click the link to place your order https://secure.touchnet.com:443/C24322_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4613&FROMQRCODE=true&SINGLESTORE=true
📍 Pickup at TMH Room 202
📧 You'll receive an email when your order is ready for pickup.

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere. Wishing everyone...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers everywhere. Wishing everyone a safe and well-deserved holiday.

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