WSU Department of History
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Upper Skagit Indian Tribe becomes 15th signatory of memorandum of understanding news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11...
Upper Skagit Indian Tribe becomes 15th signatory of memorandum of understanding
The Tribe signs on as the 15th member of WSU’s long-standing MOU with regional Native groups, promoting collaboration and mutual respect.
news.wsu.edu
November 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Upper Skagit Indian Tribe becomes 15th signatory of memorandum of understanding news.wsu.edu/news/2025/11...
Congratulations to Professor Emeritus LeRoy Ashby, recipient of the 2025 Eastern Humanities Washington Award! 🎉 His lifelong dedication to the humanities continues to inspire students, scholars, and communities across our state. 👏 #WSUHistory #HumanitiesWashington @pullman.wsu.edu
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Congratulations to Professor Emeritus LeRoy Ashby, recipient of the 2025 Eastern Humanities Washington Award! 🎉 His lifelong dedication to the humanities continues to inspire students, scholars, and communities across our state. 👏 #WSUHistory #HumanitiesWashington @pullman.wsu.edu
📚 October 24, 1pm | Holland Lobby
"Turning the Power" with Nathan Sowry
Ten Native American boarding school students "turned the power", using anthropology training to preserve their own cultures instead of erasing them.
A story of resistance & resilience. Free! 🪶
"Turning the Power" with Nathan Sowry
Ten Native American boarding school students "turned the power", using anthropology training to preserve their own cultures instead of erasing them.
A story of resistance & resilience. Free! 🪶
October 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
📚 October 24, 1pm | Holland Lobby
"Turning the Power" with Nathan Sowry
Ten Native American boarding school students "turned the power", using anthropology training to preserve their own cultures instead of erasing them.
A story of resistance & resilience. Free! 🪶
"Turning the Power" with Nathan Sowry
Ten Native American boarding school students "turned the power", using anthropology training to preserve their own cultures instead of erasing them.
A story of resistance & resilience. Free! 🪶
Join us Oct 1 at noon! 🗓️
Dr. Olyvia Christley: "The Rise of Right-Wing Politics in Europe"
Foley Speaker's Room, Thomas S. Foley Institute
Exploring the long-term impacts of political conflict & how societies reorganize in divided times.
history.wsu.edu/rci/event-se...
Dr. Olyvia Christley: "The Rise of Right-Wing Politics in Europe"
Foley Speaker's Room, Thomas S. Foley Institute
Exploring the long-term impacts of political conflict & how societies reorganize in divided times.
history.wsu.edu/rci/event-se...
September 30, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Join us Oct 1 at noon! 🗓️
Dr. Olyvia Christley: "The Rise of Right-Wing Politics in Europe"
Foley Speaker's Room, Thomas S. Foley Institute
Exploring the long-term impacts of political conflict & how societies reorganize in divided times.
history.wsu.edu/rci/event-se...
Dr. Olyvia Christley: "The Rise of Right-Wing Politics in Europe"
Foley Speaker's Room, Thomas S. Foley Institute
Exploring the long-term impacts of political conflict & how societies reorganize in divided times.
history.wsu.edu/rci/event-se...
Looks like the Mariners hot streak has a secret weapon: Dr. James Wilson of Wilson-Short Hall. 🐾⚾ When you mix Cougar spirit with Mariner pride, good things happen.
@mariners.com @pullman.wsu.edu
#GoCougs #SeaUsRise #Mariners
@mariners.com @pullman.wsu.edu
#GoCougs #SeaUsRise #Mariners
September 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Looks like the Mariners hot streak has a secret weapon: Dr. James Wilson of Wilson-Short Hall. 🐾⚾ When you mix Cougar spirit with Mariner pride, good things happen.
@mariners.com @pullman.wsu.edu
#GoCougs #SeaUsRise #Mariners
@mariners.com @pullman.wsu.edu
#GoCougs #SeaUsRise #Mariners
Please join us on Monday, September 29 with Dr. Gruen ➡️ 4pm-5:15pm in Goertzen 21 📚
September 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Please join us on Monday, September 29 with Dr. Gruen ➡️ 4pm-5:15pm in Goertzen 21 📚
We mourn the passing of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr., esteemed historian and founder of @blackpastorg.
Teaching at @pullman.wsu.edu in the 1970s, Dr. Taylor began exploring the histories of Black communities in the Pacific Northwest, work he later said “set my career and my life trajectory.”
Teaching at @pullman.wsu.edu in the 1970s, Dr. Taylor began exploring the histories of Black communities in the Pacific Northwest, work he later said “set my career and my life trajectory.”
Quintard Taylor: WSU ‘set my life trajectory’ | Washington State Magazine | Washington State University
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September 24, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We mourn the passing of Dr. Quintard Taylor Jr., esteemed historian and founder of @blackpastorg.
Teaching at @pullman.wsu.edu in the 1970s, Dr. Taylor began exploring the histories of Black communities in the Pacific Northwest, work he later said “set my career and my life trajectory.”
Teaching at @pullman.wsu.edu in the 1970s, Dr. Taylor began exploring the histories of Black communities in the Pacific Northwest, work he later said “set my career and my life trajectory.”
📍 History Students — Want to Go to Berlin?
We’ve got an amazing opportunity from the Best Defense Foundation
🗓️ Nov 6–13, 2025
✈️ All expenses paid (flights, lodging, meals)
🇩🇪 Travel with WWII veterans to historic sites in Berlin: Reichstag, Hitler’s Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie & more.
We’ve got an amazing opportunity from the Best Defense Foundation
🗓️ Nov 6–13, 2025
✈️ All expenses paid (flights, lodging, meals)
🇩🇪 Travel with WWII veterans to historic sites in Berlin: Reichstag, Hitler’s Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie & more.
September 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
📍 History Students — Want to Go to Berlin?
We’ve got an amazing opportunity from the Best Defense Foundation
🗓️ Nov 6–13, 2025
✈️ All expenses paid (flights, lodging, meals)
🇩🇪 Travel with WWII veterans to historic sites in Berlin: Reichstag, Hitler’s Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie & more.
We’ve got an amazing opportunity from the Best Defense Foundation
🗓️ Nov 6–13, 2025
✈️ All expenses paid (flights, lodging, meals)
🇩🇪 Travel with WWII veterans to historic sites in Berlin: Reichstag, Hitler’s Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie & more.
WSU Department of History
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⏳The best history lessons don't always happen in classrooms. Dr. Katy Whalen explores the magic of visiting real historic sites—starting with the Whitman Mission.📍
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⏳The best history lessons don't always happen in classrooms. Dr. Katy Whalen explores the magic of visiting real historic sites—starting with the Whitman Mission.📍
Being there
The best place to experience history is where it happened.
magazine.wsu.edu
August 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
WSU Department of History
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⏳The best history lessons don't always happen in classrooms. Dr. Katy Whalen explores the magic of visiting real historic sites—starting with the Whitman Mission.📍
@wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social
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⏳The best history lessons don't always happen in classrooms. Dr. Katy Whalen explores the magic of visiting real historic sites—starting with the Whitman Mission.📍
📚 Check it out! Dr. Booth's article in Perspectives on History, the magazine of the American Historical Association.
The piece, "Remembering What the Parks Forgot," explores how national parks share history—and how those stories have changed over time.
The piece, "Remembering What the Parks Forgot," explores how national parks share history—and how those stories have changed over time.
www.historians.org
July 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
📚 Check it out! Dr. Booth's article in Perspectives on History, the magazine of the American Historical Association.
The piece, "Remembering What the Parks Forgot," explores how national parks share history—and how those stories have changed over time.
The piece, "Remembering What the Parks Forgot," explores how national parks share history—and how those stories have changed over time.
Ever wonder about the history of Pacific Northwest tribal fisheries? 🤔🎣 Our HISTORY 308 students did! These posters will be showcased in the Terrell Library Atrium until May 5th. 📅
April 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ever wonder about the history of Pacific Northwest tribal fisheries? 🤔🎣 Our HISTORY 308 students did! These posters will be showcased in the Terrell Library Atrium until May 5th. 📅
💖 THANK YOU, COUGS! 💖
Because of YOU, #CougsGive was a success! 🚀 Your generosity helps support WSU History students, research, and faculty excellence.
📜 Final results coming soon—stay tuned!
💡 Tell us: Why did you give? Drop a comment & let us know! ⬇️
#GoCougs #WSUHistory #CougsGive #ThankYou
Because of YOU, #CougsGive was a success! 🚀 Your generosity helps support WSU History students, research, and faculty excellence.
📜 Final results coming soon—stay tuned!
💡 Tell us: Why did you give? Drop a comment & let us know! ⬇️
#GoCougs #WSUHistory #CougsGive #ThankYou
April 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
💖 THANK YOU, COUGS! 💖
Because of YOU, #CougsGive was a success! 🚀 Your generosity helps support WSU History students, research, and faculty excellence.
📜 Final results coming soon—stay tuned!
💡 Tell us: Why did you give? Drop a comment & let us know! ⬇️
#GoCougs #WSUHistory #CougsGive #ThankYou
Because of YOU, #CougsGive was a success! 🚀 Your generosity helps support WSU History students, research, and faculty excellence.
📜 Final results coming soon—stay tuned!
💡 Tell us: Why did you give? Drop a comment & let us know! ⬇️
#GoCougs #WSUHistory #CougsGive #ThankYou
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⏳ Final Countdown! Only a few hours left to be part of #CougsGive!
Your gift supports WSU History students & faculty—help us cross the finish line!
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⏳ Final Countdown! Only a few hours left to be part of #CougsGive!
Your gift supports WSU History students & faculty—help us cross the finish line!
April 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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⏳ Final Countdown! Only a few hours left to be part of #CougsGive!
Your gift supports WSU History students & faculty—help us cross the finish line!
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⏳ Final Countdown! Only a few hours left to be part of #CougsGive!
Your gift supports WSU History students & faculty—help us cross the finish line!
💡 Did you know? Every gift to WSU History helps:
🎓 Fund student scholarships
📜 Support research & faculty excellence
🏛️ Expand hands-on learning opportunities
🎓 Fund student scholarships
📜 Support research & faculty excellence
🏛️ Expand hands-on learning opportunities
April 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
💡 Did you know? Every gift to WSU History helps:
🎓 Fund student scholarships
📜 Support research & faculty excellence
🏛️ Expand hands-on learning opportunities
🎓 Fund student scholarships
📜 Support research & faculty excellence
🏛️ Expand hands-on learning opportunities
📢 TODAY IS THE DAY! 📢 #CougsGive is HERE!
Today we are raising funds to support WSU History—scholarships, research, and student success.
💳 Donate NOW: cougsgive.wsu.edu
📢 Spread the word: Tag a friend, share this post, and help us reach more Cougs!
Today we are raising funds to support WSU History—scholarships, research, and student success.
💳 Donate NOW: cougsgive.wsu.edu
📢 Spread the word: Tag a friend, share this post, and help us reach more Cougs!
April 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
📢 TODAY IS THE DAY! 📢 #CougsGive is HERE!
Today we are raising funds to support WSU History—scholarships, research, and student success.
💳 Donate NOW: cougsgive.wsu.edu
📢 Spread the word: Tag a friend, share this post, and help us reach more Cougs!
Today we are raising funds to support WSU History—scholarships, research, and student success.
💳 Donate NOW: cougsgive.wsu.edu
📢 Spread the word: Tag a friend, share this post, and help us reach more Cougs!
🔬📜 From archives to atomic history! Thanks to scholarship support, WSU History students traveled to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they explored the UNM Archives, Los Alamos Archives, and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.
April 16, 2025 at 3:41 AM
🔬📜 From archives to atomic history! Thanks to scholarship support, WSU History students traveled to Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they explored the UNM Archives, Los Alamos Archives, and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.
🚨 1 DAY TO GO! 🚨 The countdown is on—#CougsGive is TOMORROW! 🎉
Are you ready to make history? Your donation supports WSU History students, research, and learning experiences.
💳 Give here: cougsgive.wsu.edu
Are you ready to make history? Your donation supports WSU History students, research, and learning experiences.
💳 Give here: cougsgive.wsu.edu
April 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🚨 1 DAY TO GO! 🚨 The countdown is on—#CougsGive is TOMORROW! 🎉
Are you ready to make history? Your donation supports WSU History students, research, and learning experiences.
💳 Give here: cougsgive.wsu.edu
Are you ready to make history? Your donation supports WSU History students, research, and learning experiences.
💳 Give here: cougsgive.wsu.edu
Meet Dr. Booth, one of the Department of History’s beloved faculty members! 🏛️📜
Thanks to generous donors, faculty like Dr. Booth can conduct groundbreaking research, mentor students, and bring history to life!
📅 Join us for #CougsGive on April 16 and help continue this legacy of excellence!
Thanks to generous donors, faculty like Dr. Booth can conduct groundbreaking research, mentor students, and bring history to life!
📅 Join us for #CougsGive on April 16 and help continue this legacy of excellence!
April 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Meet Dr. Booth, one of the Department of History’s beloved faculty members! 🏛️📜
Thanks to generous donors, faculty like Dr. Booth can conduct groundbreaking research, mentor students, and bring history to life!
📅 Join us for #CougsGive on April 16 and help continue this legacy of excellence!
Thanks to generous donors, faculty like Dr. Booth can conduct groundbreaking research, mentor students, and bring history to life!
📅 Join us for #CougsGive on April 16 and help continue this legacy of excellence!
🌱 THRIVING in Seattle: WSU’s 2025 Experience 🌆
Our students explored what it truly means to THRIVE across Seattle’s dynamic landscape:
🏙️ Pike Place Market: Where historic preservation meets social services—showing how communities thrive through balance and inclusion
Our students explored what it truly means to THRIVE across Seattle’s dynamic landscape:
🏙️ Pike Place Market: Where historic preservation meets social services—showing how communities thrive through balance and inclusion
April 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🌱 THRIVING in Seattle: WSU’s 2025 Experience 🌆
Our students explored what it truly means to THRIVE across Seattle’s dynamic landscape:
🏙️ Pike Place Market: Where historic preservation meets social services—showing how communities thrive through balance and inclusion
Our students explored what it truly means to THRIVE across Seattle’s dynamic landscape:
🏙️ Pike Place Market: Where historic preservation meets social services—showing how communities thrive through balance and inclusion
📚✨ History beyond the classroom!
WSU history students recently explored the Whitman Mission National Historic Site and Treaty Rock of 1855, diving deep into the layered stories of the Columbia Plateau.
WSU history students recently explored the Whitman Mission National Historic Site and Treaty Rock of 1855, diving deep into the layered stories of the Columbia Plateau.
April 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
📚✨ History beyond the classroom!
WSU history students recently explored the Whitman Mission National Historic Site and Treaty Rock of 1855, diving deep into the layered stories of the Columbia Plateau.
WSU history students recently explored the Whitman Mission National Historic Site and Treaty Rock of 1855, diving deep into the layered stories of the Columbia Plateau.
🇺🇸 Scholarships helped WSU History students explore the heart of America’s history in Boston and Washington, DC!
They dived into archives and connected with history.
They dived into archives and connected with history.
April 12, 2025 at 4:15 AM
🇺🇸 Scholarships helped WSU History students explore the heart of America’s history in Boston and Washington, DC!
They dived into archives and connected with history.
They dived into archives and connected with history.
🔔 Thanks to donor support, WSU History students have traveled far and wide to pursue their passions - and that includes Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
Thanks to scholarships, they visited the Presbyterian Historical Society.
Thanks to scholarships, they visited the Presbyterian Historical Society.
April 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
🔔 Thanks to donor support, WSU History students have traveled far and wide to pursue their passions - and that includes Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
Thanks to scholarships, they visited the Presbyterian Historical Society.
Thanks to scholarships, they visited the Presbyterian Historical Society.
⛩Scholarships took WSU History students across the world to Japan!
They visited the National Archives of Japan, the National Diet Library, the History Museum of J-Koreans, & the Women’s Active Museum on War and Peace.
They visited the National Archives of Japan, the National Diet Library, the History Museum of J-Koreans, & the Women’s Active Museum on War and Peace.
April 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
⛩Scholarships took WSU History students across the world to Japan!
They visited the National Archives of Japan, the National Diet Library, the History Museum of J-Koreans, & the Women’s Active Museum on War and Peace.
They visited the National Archives of Japan, the National Diet Library, the History Museum of J-Koreans, & the Women’s Active Museum on War and Peace.
Join us today!
April 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Join us today!