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Welcome to the Department of History

As an integral part of a liberal arts education, history courses introduce students to different historical eras, diverse cultures, famous and ordinary women and men, and a variety of geographical settings. Our courses challenge students to think critically, express themselves clearly, and become informed and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. Students majoring or minoring in history may become teachers or seek employment in business or government. History is an excellent background for those who wish later to go to law school or enter journalism.

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Contact Us

Dr. Thomas Knight
Department Chair
Email: thomas.knight@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-7027

Julie Ann Silva
Administrative Assistant II
Brownsville Campus
Email: julie.silva01@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-882-8260

Maria A. Cano
Administrative Assistant II
Edinburg Campus
Email: maria.cano1@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-3561

Department Events and News

 

Nilanjana Paul's article, The Indian Mission of the Institute of Blessed Virging Mary (IBVM) Nuns: Convents, Curriculum, and Indian Women, was recently published in the Journal of International Women's Studies.  Dr. Paul also discussed her monograph, Bengal Muslims and Colonial Education, 1854-1947: A Study of Curriculum Educational Institutions, and Communal Politics, with Dr. Bekeh Ukelina on the New Books Network.


In March of 2022, Nilanjana Paul published Bengal Muslims and Colonial Education, 1854-1947: A Study of Curriculum, Educational Institutions, and Communal Politics.


Megan Birk published The Fundamental Institution: Poverty, Social Welfare, and Agriculture in American Poor Farms.  To listen to Dr. Birk discussing her most recent work in an interview with the New Books Network, please click here.


In the spring of 2021, Professor Megan Birk recorded a podcast for the Intervals series produced by the Organization of American Historians.  The episode, "Poor Farms and Poor Health: Sites of Public Healthcare in the Nineteenth Century," is accessible by clicking here (scroll down to episode 7) or on Spotify.


The History Department congratulates graduate student Matthew Arredondo and undergraduates Yamilee Gonzalez and Mayra Walters on successful internships at the Brownsville Historical Association. The students earned credits toward graduation and scholarships generously provided by Mr. Rudy de la Garza. 


In 2019, Harriett Denise Joseph was inducted as a Fellow of the Texas State Historical Association. She became the lead author of the thematic essay on "Spanish Texas" in the online Handbook of Texas. 


Check out the latest academic achievements of our faculty.


The department profile, as the name suggests, offers a concise introduction to the Department of History's current status, along with information about the faculty and departmental traditions.  Please open the document to learn more about the UTRGV Department of History.


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