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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 7h

😊 One of our favorite parts of #PNWHC26 has been reconnecting with WSU History alumni! 📚 Thanks to everyone who is stopping by our table to say hello, share updates, and tell us what you've been up to since WSU. ❤️ We love seeing where a history degree can take you. #WSUHistory #HistoryAlumni

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 13h

Made it to Spokane! 🚗📚 The WSU Department of History is excited to be at #PNWHC26! Stop by our table, meet our students, faculty, and staff, and say hello if you're attending the conference. We'll be sharing highlights throughout the conference 📢 💫 #WSUHistory #History #PNWHC26

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

One last practice session before the Pacific Northwest History Conference! 📚 Our student presenters are ready to share their research in Spokane this week, and we couldn't be prouder. Good luck to all of our presenters, and say hello if you see the WSU History team at the conference! #WSUHistory

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

📚 Heading to the Pacific Northwest History Conference in Spokane? The WSU Department of History will be there! Stop by our exhibitor table to meet faculty and staff, learn about our programs, and connect with fellow historians. #WSUHistory #History

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📣 Today at noon! Join us for the 2026 Pettyjohn Lecture featuring Holly Miowak Guise (Iñupiaq). 📍 Holland Library Lobby 🕛 Noon #WSUHistory #PettyjohnLecture

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

📣 Tomorrow! Join us for the 2026 Pettyjohn Lecture featuring Holly Miowak Guise (Iñupiaq): Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II 🕛 Noon 📍 Holland Library Lobby #WSUHistory #PettyjohnLecture

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

⏳ Just 3 days until the Pettyjohn Lecture! Join historian Holly Miowak Guise (Iñupiaq) for Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II. 📅 Sept. 14 🕛 Noon 📍 Holland Library Lobby #WSUHistory #PettyjohnLecture

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

📜 Pettyjohn Archive Spotlight #2 In the 1980s, historian Ruth Moynihan visited WSU to discuss Pacific Northwest suffrage history. The Pettyjohn tradition continues Sept. 14 with Holly Miowak Guise. 📅 Sept. 14 📍 Holland Library Lobby #WSUHistory #PettyjohnLecture

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New ASWSU Director of University Affairs sat down with Dr. Heather McNamee to discuss plans for the academic year and how being a history/social studies education major benefits him in leadership and beyond 📚👏🔎

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Before livestreams and podcasts, the Pettyjohn Lecture was bringing nationally recognized voices to WSU. In 1986, Washington Post correspondent Lou Cannon visited Pullman as the Pettyjohn Lecturer. The conversation continues Sept. 14 with Holly Miowak Guise. #History #WSUHistory #PettyjohnLecture

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Pettyjohn Memorial History Lecture has been bringing historians, journalists, and public intellectuals to WSU for more than 40 years. This year, the tradition continues with Holly Miowak Guise's talk: Alaska Native Resilience: Voices from World War II 📅 Sept. 14 | Noon 📍 Holland Library Lobby

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: My hometown is Vancouver, WA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite history class is probably 469: Seminar in History with Professor Ivan Gonzalez-Soto.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I was born in London, England, and my adopted hometown in the U.S. is Seattle, WA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite class was History 316 (Civil War & Reconstruction).

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🎉Congratulations to our own Dr. Booth on receiving the 2026 Library Excellence Award! His passion for archival research & student learning continues to inspire discovery. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!📚👏 Read more here: news.wsu.edu/news/2026/05... #WSUHistory #GoCougs

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I grew up in Kalama, WA and have lived in Richland, WA for the past 28 years. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite class was History 314 (American Roots) taught by Dr. Robert Bauman. Dr. Brigit Farley, now retired, is a close second.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from Redondo Beach, CA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite classes were those I took while studying abroad, as well as HIST 465 (Representations of the Holocaust) and B_LAW 210.

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WSU News @wsunews.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

WSU historian Matthew Avery Sutton has been named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow to study how beliefs about Satan and evil have shaped U.S. politics and fueled modern polarization. news.wsu.edu/news/2026/05... #WSU

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WSU’s Sutton named Carnegie Fellow for project on Satan in American politics

History professor is one of 24 fellows selected for prestigious honor intended to explore social division and foster unity.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Congratulations to our own Matthew Avery Sutton, for being named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by @carnegie.org! The 24 selected fellows are researching the causes of political polarization and seeking ways to strengthen social cohesion and fortify our democracy. #CarnegieFellows

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from Omaha, NE. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite history class was Military History.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from Spokane Valley, WA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite class was History 319 (1945 to Present). My favorite professors were Dr. Kraszewski and Dr. Noriko Kawamura.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from Benton City, WA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite class was Modern American History through Film.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from Naches, WA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite professor was Dr. Raymond Sun.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from Mountlake Terrace, WA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite classes were Pacific Northwest Native American History.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from San Diego, CA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: My favorite classes were History 279 (Intro to Social Studies Methods) and History 319 (U.S. 1945–1980) with Dr. Heather McNamee and Dr. Ryan Booth.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 🏡 Hometown: I’m from Snohomish, WA. 📚 Favorite Class / Professor: I loved HIST 469. It was challenging and helped me grow as a researcher and writer.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight Series 🎓 We’re proud to celebrate our graduating History and Social Studies majors! Over the coming days, we’ll be highlighting our seniors—their experiences, favorite classes, and plans beyond WSU. Follow along and help us cheer them on! ✨

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📚Donations sent a WSU History doctoral student to the British Library, Oxford & SOAS to research liquor's role in shaping colonial India's social & political identities. 🌏 Help fund the next research breakthrough! cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving-day/108001/department/108041 #CougsGive #GoCougs

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🗂️ WSU fellowship funding sent a History student to Wheaton College's Special Collections & Archives for four days of essential thesis research. 📚 Without it, the trip wouldn't have been possible. Help fund the next student! 🚀 cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving-day/108001/department/108041 #CougsGive #GoCougs

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

❄️ WSU History scholarship funding sent one doctoral student to Utqiagvik, Juneau & Fairbanks, Alaska for archival research, including records from the 1958 Project Chariot proposal. 🏔️ Help make more moments like this possible! cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving-day/108001/department/108041 #CougsGive #GoCougs

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Your support sends WSU History students further than you know, like one grad student whose scholarship took their dissertation research all the way to the BC Archives in Victoria, BC. Give today & help unlock a $10,000 challenge gift!🚀 cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving-day/108001/department/108041 #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🚀 #CougsGive is TODAY! The first 10 gifts to the WSU Department of History unlock a $10,000 challenge from Kyle Jansson & Carol Harding. Be one of the 10! 👉 cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving-day/108001/department/108041 #GoCougs #WSU

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🎓 Tomorrow is #CougsGive! Support WSU History students as they pursue research, travel, and hands-on learning. 🐾 Be part of the student experience! cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving.../10... #WSUHistory #GoCougs #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Scholarships are easing the path for this WSU Vancouver student ❤️ Covering textbooks 📚 and tuition means less stress, and more focus on learning. Please visit cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving.../10... #CougsGive #WSUHistory #CougsGive2026

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

"As an international student, I acknowledge the importance of scholarships in advancing graduate studies and research. These financial supports, in various forms, helped continue my research, participate in conferences, and maintain scholarly subscriptions and affiliations.

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Donor support made this student’s most impactful year possible ❤️ Their research now fuels an Honors Thesis 📚—and this fall, they’ll present at the Pacific Northwest History Conference 🎓 #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Scholarships are powering this WSU PhD student’s journey 🌏 Funding supported archival research and presenting at the Annual Conference on South Asia ✈️ opening doors to new scholarship and impact. #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

This student researches Haitian & Cuban refugees during the Mariel Boatlift. In the Cuban Heritage Collection, they uncovered a journal revealing how art reshaped queer identities 📚 Scholarship support makes this work possible ❤️ #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

From Kansas City to South Korea 🌏, research funding helped this student access vital archives 📚 for their dissertation on U.S. food aid and its role in shaping postwar society and the U.S.–ROK alliance. #CougsGive

3 pictures of the Harry S. Truman museum and library

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Scholarships made this student’s final semester possible ❤️ Covering textbooks 📚, tuition, and travel to present at the American Conference of Irish Studies in Portland ✈️ support that helped them finish strong. #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

WSU History students learn by doing. Donations on #CougsGive help support: - Books and supplies - Research projects - Conference Travel - Archival research Every gift expands opportunity! #CougsGive April 15,2026

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Scholarships made this student’s WSU success possible ❤️ From the President’s Honor Roll 📚 to co-coordinating a 125+ person research summit 🎓 and presenting at a conference in Portland ✈️ donor support opened every door. #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Please join us for the WSU History Club Spring Lecture Series on April 9 at 4pm in Bryan Hall 305 🎤

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

From Pullman to Texas ✈️, scholarships power this grad student’s journey—supporting archival research 📚 oral history interviews 🎤 and conference presentations across the country. Donor support opens doors to hands-on learning and sharing new history. #CougsGive

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🎓 History is what you learn AND experience. This #CougsGive, we’re celebrating WSU History students and the opportunities that shape their journeys. 📅 April 15 #WSUHistory #GoCougs

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

WSU History faculty Dr. Lawrence Hatter & Dr. Katy Whalen spoke at Science Pub on March 3 at Paradise Creek Brewery, sharing research on the history of celebrating American independence. Great turnout & thoughtful discussion with the community!🍻#WSUHistory #PublicHistory @palousescience.bsky.social

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WSU Department of History @wsudeptofhistory.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We’re proud to share that WSU History’s own Noriko Kawamura contributed to the History Channel’s documentary series World War II with Tom Hanks. Coug History on the national stage-watch the trailer here 👇https://youtu.be/BgMlL_kHgEc?si=7iFdWmLmwn403RT8 @pullman.wsu.edu #GoCougs #worldwariitomhanks

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World War II With Tom Hanks | Premieres Memorial Day 2026

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