Department of History
The History Department at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is dedicated to the idea that an understanding of the past is essential to a free and enlightened citizenry. Situated in the intellectually rich, scenic Pioneer Valley, the Department offers students the opportunity to study with a respected faculty engaged in exciting research.

The nationally-recognized Public History Program and the History Institute bring historical scholarship to the teachers and people of the Commonwealth, while the innovative University of Massachusetts/Five College Graduate Program enables graduate students to explore the resources and faculties of Amherst College, Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, Hampshire College, as well as the University itself. The Department also hosts the website of the Berkshire Conference of Women's Historians.


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Amherst, MA 01003-9312

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Ph.D. candidate Richard Taupier has received a $4800 travel grant from the Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation. Rick will use the money this summer for a research trip to Mongolia and Buryatiya.

Ph.D. alumni Richard Gassan (2002) and Timothy Willig (2003) both have books forthcoming in Spring 2008.

Professor Brian Ogilvie addresses seminar at University of Oslo
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Professor Brian Bunk and Laura Lovett were featured guests on the WUML Sunrise radio program on March 26, 2008, where they discussed the emerging field of the history of children and youth and UMass History's role in defining this area of scholarship. The interview is now available by podcast on the WUML web site -http://www.uml.edu/sunrise-- by next week.

The Five College Seminar presents
Mary Wilson
   "Syria Under French Mandate"

This will be held on May 8, 2008
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