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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · 8d

The grant will support his dissertation, “The Rise and Fall of Liquid Sunshine: Environmental Change and the Florida Citrus Industry since 1950.” He is advised by Dr. Kathleen Brosnan. Fantastic work, Justin! 2/2

OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to PhD candidate Justin Stuart, who has received the American Historical Association’s Albert J. Beveridge Grant, which supports research in the Western hemisphere! 1/2

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Aug 25

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Aug 13

An obituary for Dr. Levy can be found here: www.tribute.care/obituaries/d...

David Levy Obituary August 9, 2025 - Tribute Memorial Care

View David Levy's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Aug 13

In lieu of flowers, Dr. Levy’s family has asked that donations be made to the David and Lynne Levy Fund for History: securelb.imodules.com/s/1720/21/page…

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Department of History is sad to share that Professor Emeritus David Levy passed away last week surrounded by his family.

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Aug 11

If you have questions about these classes or any others, contact our academic advisor, June Blackwell ([email protected]) today! 3/3

OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Aug 11

HIST 3783 Slavery and the Atlantic World (Terrien), HIST 3903 Global Islam (Fei), and HIST 3913 Jews and Hollywood (Grinberg) could be great free electives or meet History major or minor requirements! 2/3

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Aug 11

Hey OU students! Looking for another class for fall? We have some great ones with seats remaining. HIST 3993 Evolution of Martyrdom with Dr. Shepkaru and HIST 4003 with Dr. Schapkow are both Western Culture GenEds! 1/3

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Jun 6

This will examine the intersection of feminism and Jewishness among five Jewish feminist writers who were active in early radical feminist groups in New York City. Great work, Dr. Grinberg! 2/2

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · Jun 6

Congratulations to Dr. Ronnie Grinberg, who has been selected for the Faculty Investment Program by OU’s Research Council! This will aid her next project, “No More Nice Girls: Women’s Liberation, Cosmopolitan Jews, and the Remaking of American Intellectual Life.” 1/2

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations to history major Mikayla Taylor, whose paper, “Maria Izquierdo and the Woman’s Role in Mexico,” won first prize in the 2025 Latin America and the Caribbean Paper Award from the Center for the Americas in the Boren College of International Studies. Great work!

OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

In addition, Alejandra Herrera and Tom Kahle advanced to PhD candidacy. Wonderful work every one of you; we are extremely proud of all of our graduate students! 10/10

OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

Tanya Szafranski successfully defended her dissertation, “Athletics and Hellēnikon: Signifying Greek Identity in the Literature of the Roman Empire.” 9/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

James Gregory successfully defended his dissertation, “The Performance of Self: The Story of Cora Youngblood Corson.” 8/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

On the doctoral front: James Bland successfully defended his dissertation, “Enlightenment in the Shadows: Californios on the Borderlands of Experience, 1697-1821.” 7/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

And Elizabeth Thomas earned her MA by defending her thesis, “We Wants a Town: Community, Race, and Culture in the Founding of Two of Oklahoma’s All-Black Towns.” 6/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

Teresa Rodriguez earned her MA by defending her thesis, “All for Family and Catholicism: The Dela Torre Family during the Cristero Movement in Sonora, 1900-1980.” 5/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

Connor Neale earned his MA by defending his thesis, “Scan Lines: CNN, the Gulf War, and the 24-hour News Cycle.” 4/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

Samantha Byrd earned her MA by defending her thesis, “A Dangerous Element: Politics of White Citizenship and Land Use in the Chickasaw Nation, 1866-1890.” 3/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

Serra Bardin earned her MA by defending her thesis, “Yiddishist in the Mayrev: Yiddish Poetry and Jewish Women in Los Angeles, 1920s-1950s. 2/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 12

Congratulations to all of our graduate students who completed their degrees this semester! First up: our five newly minted Masters of Arts: 1/10

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 5

In addition, Dr. Browning will be assuming the role of Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of History starting this summer, taking over for Dr. Jennifer Davis. 4/4

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 5

The project includes collaboration with the Oklahoma Historical Society on a digital exhibition. Great work, Lizzie! 3/4

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OU History Department @ouhistory.bsky.social · May 5

Dr. Browning’s project, Cultivating Carceral Grounds: Agricultural Labor in the Federal Prison System, examines how the carceral state used agriculture as both punishment and “rehabilitation,” connecting to the Forum theme of “Dirt.” 2/4

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