Saint Vincent College - History Department

06/17/2026

Curious to learn more about local history? Surprised to discover that slaveholding existed in Westmoreland County? Members of the History and Education Departments are working hard this summer to prepare for the Boundaries of Freedom Symposium in November. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming months. We hope to see you there!

📚🔍 Calling all Social Studies Teachers, Historians, Museum Professionals, and History Enthusiasts!

Join us for the Boundaries of Freedom Symposium on November 4, 2026, at Saint Vincent College as we explore the often-overlooked histories of slavery, freedom, resistance, and abolition in Western Pennsylvania. Discover new research, classroom-ready resources, digital archives, and local stories that can enrich teaching, scholarship, and public history initiatives.

Free registration thanks to a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges. Come learn, connect, and help bring these important stories to light.

📅 November 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📍 Fred Rogers Center, Saint Vincent College

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05/26/2026

Wow, it's still hard to believe our seniors graduated earlier this month! Congratulations to Brayden Boggs, Joel Brooks, Laura Heinzeroth, Isabella Jolly, Nicholas Matro, Joseph Meintel, and Caleb Spillar.

05/11/2026

As an incoming freshman student, Jack Quinn was first undecided on his area of study despite always having a strong interest in history. Along the way, he enrolled in Peace and Justice in Historical Perspective, a history class instructed by Dr. Timothy Kelly, chair of the Department of History housed in AHSS, and was hooked.

Learn more about Jack's experience presenting at the 2026 American Historical Association's Annual Meeting.

Saint Vincent College junior Jack Quinn presents his research on music's role in the Vietnam War era at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association.

05/04/2026

Isabella Jolly, C'26, is pictured here with Father Paul Taylor, President of Saint Vincent College, as she received the Award for Academic Excellence in History at the Honors Convocation. Ms. Jolly is a history major with minors in anthropology and public history. She will pursue graduate school for anthropology after graduation. Congratulations to Isabella!

04/24/2026

On Wednesday, the Saint Vincent College Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta inducted its newest members and honored its graduating seniors. Congratulations!

04/20/2026

Nothing is better than celebrating student success! Phi Alpha Theta is the national history honor society. New members are invited to join each spring and graduating seniors receive honor cords to wear for graduation.

04/15/2026

Looking for a summer job? Interested in African American history? If you're a current Bearcat and you answered yes to both questions, then we have the opportunity for you! Dr. Emily Arledge (History) and Dr. Tracy McNelly (Education) are hiring two student research assistants for a summer project. If you're interested in receiving the job ad, email Dr. Arledge at [email protected] or send a message to History Department's social media page.

04/07/2026

Check out what senior history major Isabella Jolly has been working on at the McCarl Coverlet Gallery! Stop by for the exhibit's opening on April 16th.

Step back in time to 1846.

Join us at Saint Vincent College's McCarl Coverlet Gallery for a new exhibition, "The Lives and Times of 1846", opening April 16th.

This thoughtfully curated show by student historian Isabella Jolly explores what life was really like in Westmoreland County during a pivotal year when Rev. Boniface Wimmer founded the college and archabbey.

Through antique coverlets, historic artifacts, and newspaper clippings, discover the stories of everyday people woven into history.

OPENING RECEPTION:

- April 16 from 4–7 PM

- Find the Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery located just inside the bottom entrance of the Fred Rogers Center

- Free & open to the public

03/31/2026

Looking for an exciting course this fall? Take HI 205: Lions and Dragons and Hares, Oh My! The Medieval Imagination with Dr. Bogner!

This Tier 2, SLO 2 course explores the mental and emotional world of medieval people (their ideas, beliefs, lifestyles, values, symbols) through the exploration of various modes of expression from the period, such as art and literature. Oh my!