Middle Georgia State University Department of History

08/27/2026

Lauren is our current fall intern working on the 483rd Bomb Group collection. Many thanks to Lauren and past interns Adam Richardson, Ean Harris, and Melissa Fortune for cataloging this collection. On September 9, their work and MGA's partnership with the Museum of Aviation will be recognized with the Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Award. The department has plenty of internship opportunities with this collection. Contact Dr. Asbury if interested in learning more.

08/13/2026

Preserving History, Together!

We are incredibly honored to announce that the Museum of Aviation and Middle Georgia State University (MGA) have received the prestigious Historic Preservation Award from the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)!

This award recognizes a multi-year partnership to preserve, catalog, and prepare the historic 483rd Bomb Group Collection for digitization. This incredible archive documents the brave service of a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress unit that served in Italy.

Through this teamwork:

The collection is being preserved by MGA’s Archivist and Department of History & Political Science.
Materials are being cataloged using modern digital systems.
MGA students are gaining hands-on archival and preservation experience.
Public exhibits have brought this vital history directly to our community.

A special congratulations to the project leaders, who will be honored by the Sukey Hart Chapter, NSDAR at an upcoming reception:
Dr. Susan Asbury (MGA Associate Professor of History)
Ashley Bennett (MGA Archivist)
Erin Tapp (Museum of Aviation Collection Manager)
Arthur Sullivan (Museum of Aviation Curator)

Thank you to the DAR for recognizing this vital work to ensure the stories of those who served are never forgotten! Please join us on September 9th to celebrate this achievement!

06/17/2026

What can you do with a history major? Pretty much anything, but here's a pretty cool thing. Natalia Burgess, who earned her BA in history at MGA, will be taking her talents to the National Constitution Center. Rock on, Natalia, and keep making us proud! https://constitutioncenter.org/about/press-room/press-releases/national-constitution-center-announces-inaugural-cohort-of-civic-education-for-rural-and-remote-communities-fellows?fbclid=IwY2xjawSffGBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFbWIxdUc0dTdFNHFVa0R5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoUpQktjv-MI8fWPIw5hcPvpykiq-K3N3mGGozwfLnlIXrV78Tpztt45KzA4_aem_tJKXYMRp6dpP0Ug4l77UCw

Five outstanding middle and high school teachers from across the country selected to lead the first-of-its-kind fellowship.

05/15/2026

An incomplete but heartfelt swing through MGA's spring 2026 graduation. We're so proud of all of our graduates, whether they walked or not, and whether we caught up with them for a photograph or not. We can't wait to see what kinds of great things you'll do!

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Isaiah Dewitt and Sagan Tompkins for their student leadership awards, for leading HSO-Macon.

04/30/2026

Scenes from yesterday's senior seminar presentations. Thanks to all the students who presented their fine work, and thanks to intrepid photojournalist and student assistant Zaniya for documenting the event! Update: now with even more presentationy goodness, and a group shot!

04/28/2026

Some work friends gathered in honor of Dr. Bob Burnham's impending retirement. Jamaican patties from J & F Caribbean Delight, homemade treats, and good times. Best wishes, Dr. Burnham!

04/24/2026

A survey of 100 professors and students says!....an enjoyable evening of Knight's Feud held by the History Student Organization.

04/18/2026

Students had an engaging morning walk touring Ocmulgee Mounds National Monument with Dr. Jennings. Sponsored by HSO and the Around the World Club.

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Tara Mann, the recipient of this year's Academic Excellence in History award. Keep making us proud!