The students, faculty, and alumni of the Department of History are active both as scholars and as public intellectuals. Explore these achievements to learn more about our community.
David Herzberg, professor of history and director of the Drugs, Health and Society program at UB, recently published a guest essay in The New York Times examining public narratives around fentanyl and drug policy.
Kristin Stapleton was elected chair of the Faculty Senate and Jaclyn E. Bodack was elected chair of the Professional Staff Senate in recent elections held by the governance groups representing UB’s faculty and professional staff.
Claire S. Schen, PhD, associate professor in the Department of History, has been appointed Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship in Undergraduate Education, effective July 1, 2025.
Join the Department of History as we celebrate our graduating students and their outstanding accomplishments at UB! This special department ceremony is held the day before the larger College Commencement and is a chance to honor each of our graduates individually.
Michael Rembis, associate professor of history and director of UB’s Center for Disability Studies, was recently quoted in a “Salon” article examining how budget cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are affecting people with disabilities.
Professor Andreas Daum has been selected to receive the DAAD Alumni Association’s Excellence Award for International Exchange, recognizing his outstanding contributions to transatlantic academic collaboration, teaching, mentoring, and research.