News & Announcements Archive


The Thorny History of Sickle Cell Anemia

The Thorny History of Sickle Cell Anemia
Recent History undergraduate alum, Lauren Anthony, ’22, was featured in The Hub regarding her and pediatric hematologist Lydia Pecker’s research as part of the university’s Racism and Repair in the […]


Gabrielle Spiegel Tree Dedication

Gabrielle Spiegel Tree Dedication
The History Department planted a tree on campus in honor of Professor Gabrielle M. Spiegel who retired in June 2022.  Professor Spiegel served as president of the American Historical Association, […]


Professor Lurtz wins The Anne Flemming Article Prize

Professor Lurtz wins The Anne Flemming Article Prize
History Professor and LACLxS Co-chair Casey Marina Lurtz wins the Anne Flemming Article Prize 2022. The American Society for Legal History (ASLH) selected Prof. Lurtz’s article, “Codifying Credit: Everyday Contracting […]