Agnes Scott College History Department

07/30/2026

Great job, Prof. Rob Oldham on your op-ed in the AJC! We celebrate our Poli Sci colleague!

The current congressional map for Georgia gives nine of 14 House seats to Republicans and five to Democrats, but Georgia is divided politically 50-50. The system must change.

07/22/2026

Congress is holding hearings on whose history belongs in the Smithsonian Insitution. What do you think?

If you'd like to delve more into public history, look for HIS 385 in Spring 2027!

In a House DOGE subcommittee hearing, GOP representatives excoriated the director of the National Museum of American History, following a White House report earlier this month that also criticized her.

05/21/2026

Warmest congratulations to History alum Leandra Colley '20 who just earned her J.D. from Georgia State University School of Law!! Leandra notes "I wouldn’t be here making connections with these wonderful women without Agnes," and was especially excited to be hooded by her mentor Prof. Erica Byrd, Agnes Scott Class of 2009. We're so proud of you, Leandra and can't wait to see what you will do next!

05/06/2026

Exam stress getting to you? Sounds like you need to hear about the puppy cam the wonderful folks at Denali National Park have set up so we can follow the journey of their new sled dog litter!

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04/30/2026

A special congratulations to History major Sophia Djidjonou '26!! In addition to being inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, last night she was announced as the recipient of the Michael J. Brown Prize for excellence in the study of History. This award recognizes Sophia's academic achievement, the depth and rigor of her coursework, and her role as a supportive classmate and department citizen. We are so proud of you, Sophia!

04/30/2026

A great time was had by all last night, as we celebrated the initiation of the latest member's of Agnes Scott's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for History. Congratulations to the initiates!

04/28/2026

It's been a great day at SpARC! Congratulations to all Scotties on the excellent work--especially to History presenters Emma Anne Stephens, Emma Magnus, and Lindsey Berry. Fantastic job all around!

04/27/2026

Please join us on Wednesday, April 29 at 5pm in the Luchsinger Lounge (Alston) as we honor our newest Phi Alpha Theta honor society members.

New members are:
Ava Bierley
Emma Anne Stephens
Mia Inez McCown
Xio Romero
Julia Norcross
Marilyn Frances Anne Bates
Katherine Cox
Lindsey Berry
Sophia Djidjonou
Emma Magnus
Carlen Cannon
Cory Brittian

04/27/2026

We are delighted to introduce another new major! Trinity Strong '28 is studying Classics and History. Welcome to the Department, Trinity!!

04/20/2026

Happy news! Samara Wilkes '28 has just declared a History major! Welcome to the department, Samara--we are excited to work with you!