TWU Department of Social Sciences & Historical Studies

TWU Department of Social Sciences & Historical Studies page of the newly merged departments of History and Political Science and Sociology into the new Department of Social Sciences and Historical Studies

History and Government offers a variety of exciting programs, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections, global perspectives, and multicultural experiences. Programs combine strengths in political and legal analysis with attention to historical evolution in ways that illustrate the complexities of decision-making, the forces producing historical change, and a diversity of intellectual traditions.

Get some rest and we'll see you in fall!
05/11/2026

Get some rest and we'll see you in fall!

We're proud of you!
05/07/2026

We're proud of you!

It's that time again...just a few tests and summer is here!
05/02/2026

It's that time again...just a few tests and summer is here!

This year is almost a wrap...all that's left is finals week!
04/30/2026

This year is almost a wrap...all that's left is finals week!

Guess who else presented at the Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium? Political Science MA student and CWG Progr...
04/24/2026

Guess who else presented at the Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium? Political Science MA student and CWG Program Coordinator Karyme Flores! Karyme's research examined the effect of county population on women's electoral success in local elected offices.

And now for our History awardees...Outstanding Graduate StudentsAmy Evans Christina DraperOutstanding GAJeremy FaglieOut...
04/23/2026

And now for our History awardees...

Outstanding Graduate Students
Amy Evans
Christina Draper

Outstanding GA
Jeremy Faglie

Outstanding Senior: Class Participation
Ashley Horn
Ayla Thomas

Outstanding Senior: Research
Caleb Kirkpatrick

I spy....Alexia Del Vecchio from Political Science, with her poster presentation for the Creative Arts Research Symposiu...
04/22/2026

I spy....Alexia Del Vecchio from Political Science, with her poster presentation for the Creative Arts Research Symposium! Her research examined trial attorneys and their perceptions on cognitive bias in jury decision-making.

And now for the 2026 Criminal Justice Award! Congratulations to Cadence Hall and Janessa Fernandez!
04/20/2026

And now for the 2026 Criminal Justice Award! Congratulations to Cadence Hall and Janessa Fernandez!

Congratulations to our Belfiglio best paper award winners!Cassandra Rosas for Best Undergraduate PaperAbbey Parker for B...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to our Belfiglio best paper award winners!

Cassandra Rosas for Best Undergraduate Paper

Abbey Parker for Best Historiography

Meghan Pearce for Best Graduate Paper

Don't miss the chance to see your peers present their research!The 2026 Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium wil...
04/16/2026

Don't miss the chance to see your peers present their research!

The 2026 Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium will be held on the Denton campus and virtually Tuesday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This event is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop confidence and skills in presenting their creative arts and research to others. It is also an opportunity for students to converse with faculty and fellow students about research and creative activities.

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The 2026 Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium will be held on the Denton campus and virtually Tuesday, April 21, and Wednesday, April 22, 2026. This event is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop confidence and skills in presenting their creative arts and research to others. It is....

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