Department of History
Welcome to the Department of History at Bowling Green State University!
We are a diverse community of faculty, staff, students and alums brought together by pursuit of historical thinking and historical knowledge. Our mission is to further historical thinking to answer problems that matter to our world today. Through our courses our students become creators of engaging, original and rigorous historical knowledge that enrich the conversation in our society. Paired with professional development opportunities, we apply our history education to multiple, rewarding career tracks, such as consulting, education, government, law, museums, public relations, to name a few. Our faculty and alums are recognized for their expertise in historical research and their leadership in the field of policy history.
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Dr. Apollos Nwauwa Awarded Title of Professor of Service Excellence
Dr. Apollos Okwuchi Nwauwa was conferred the title of Professor of Service Excellence for his outstanding achievement in public service in June 2023.
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Mark Your Calendars: Dr. Melvyn P. Leffler is the 2023 Gary R. Hess Lecture speaker!
Emeritus Professor Dr. Melvyn P. Leffler (The University of Virginia) will discuss Saddam Hussein, George W. Bush and the Invasion of Iraq on October 4, 2023.

Roma Aeterna Study Abroad Experience
This summer, Dr. Casey Stark taught a study abroad course called Roma Aeterna (“Eternal Rome”) and it was designed to give students an immersive experiential learning opportunity to study ancient Roman history. This course was assisted by BGSU’s partner language school for Italian, the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA).
Updated: 09/01/2023 01:30PM