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Ronald E. Doel, professor of history
07/15/26

FSU historian available for interviews on modern space exploration

Mercedes Haigler
07/15/26

Partisan Pioneers

Historian Mercedes Haigler highlights the roles of women in early American politics
FSU 175 graphic
07/15/26

FSU Forever

The College of Arts and Sciences reflects on the foundational role it has played in FSU’s rich 175-year history
Brian Davis Jr.
07/15/26

War Stories

History doctoral candidate Brian Davis Jr. explores the intersections of the Black freedom movement and Black military experiences
American flag up close
06/04/26

FSU faculty available for coverage of America’s Semiquincentennial

Florida State University history students Chase Panish and Flora Domitrovic
05/18/26

Two Florida State University history graduates win statewide awards in historic preservation

Suzanne Sinke's headshot. Photo by Devin Bittner.
05/14/26

Faculty Spotlight: Suzanne Sinke

Will Hanley is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of History, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and a 2025 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellow at Durham University in England. Photo by Devin Bittner.
03/05/26

Faculty Spotlight: Will Hanley

WWII archival photo
02/19/26

FSU Department of History to host Africa and the African Diaspora and the World Wars Conference

Ronald Doel's headshot alongside Florida State University's logo.
01/21/26

FSU expert available for interviews on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger accident

Assistant Professor Kathleen Powers Conti
01/16/26

FSU historian earns prestigious MacDowell Fellowship to author book on architectural legacy and preservation

Florida State University doctoral candidate Dean Michel
12/16/25

FSU history student receives competitive writing award to support architectural and Indigenous landscape studies research

Niche 2026 Best Colleges Rankings
09/19/25

Florida State University continues to shine in Niche’s 2026 Best College Rankings

Devin Burns graduated from Florida State University in 2017 with dual bachelor’s degrees in history and religion from the Department of History and Department of Religion. Courtesy Photo.
08/14/25

Alumni Spotlight: Devin Burns

Aidan MacKinlay, Hope Evans, Kathleen Powers Conti, Gabrille Camp, MiKayla Cole and Adam Beauchamp at the VAF Awards Banquet
08/08/25

FSU historian and graduate students travel to annual architecture conference to study historic cultural landscapes

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Preservation Scholar Award was presented to four Spring 2025 FSU history master’s graduates—Hope Evans, Alessio Luna, Jacqueline Vanegas and Jacob Winton—for their achievements in preserving Florida’s history.
07/22/25

Recent FSU graduates earn scholar awards from Florida Trust for Historic Preservation