Lara Putnam was elected vice president of research for the American Historical Association
Lara Putnam, a professor in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences’ Department of History, has been elected vice president of research for the American Historical Association. She will serve a three-year term beginning January 2027.
Society for American Baseball Research Awards Rob Ruck
MAY 6, 2026 — SABR is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the
Professor Keila Grinberg Receives Community Engagement Award for Brazil Slavery Memory Project
Professor Keila Grinberg has been awarded the 2026 Partnership of Distinction Award from Pitt's Community Engaged Scholarship Forum in recognition of her collaborative work with the Bracuí community in Brazil.
Congratulations Dr. Ann Fleming
Laura Gotkowitz, Alex Finley, Gregor Thum (on TV) and Ann Fleming
John Boonstra - 2026 College of General Studies Teaching Excellence Award
The University of Pittsburgh Department of History congratulates Dr. John Boonstra, who was a recipient of the 2026 College of General Studies Teaching Excellence Award. John was recognized for his superior teaching in the online platform during the 2026 CGSSG Excellence Reception on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. In the words of one student, "Take his class.
Congratulations Abigail Neubert
History Major Abigail (Abby) Neubert was a recipient of the Dean's Scholar Award in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. The award recognizes seniors who exemplify high scholarship, character, and devotion to the ideals of the University of Pittsburgh.
Congratulations Abby, from the History Department.
Professor Molly Warsh Interviewed by Times of India and al-Jazeera
Professor Molly Warsh was interviewed by Srijana Mitra Das of the Times of India about the history of pearls and their modern resonances with issues of resource extraction and labor exploitation.