2020 graduate Okland Scott on why she chose history, the value of a UTC history degree, and the courses and professors that prepared her for graduate school and beyond.
Fall 2020 History Courses
The UTC Department of History is excited to welcome students to the Fall 2020 semester with a full set of courses on a wide range of subjects at various levels and through several different modalities.
Dr. Julia Cummiskey on COVID-19: It’s Time to Invest in Public Health Infrastructure
Dr. Julia Cummiskey, assistant professor of history, is currently completing a post-doctoral fellowship in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Department of the History of Medicine. Dr. Cummiskey authored the below article as part of a series on “A Historical Guide to Pandemic Responses,” published by the JHU Department of the History of Medicine.
Highlights from Workshop on the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
See student reactions and highlights from the simulation workshop that showed the impact of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment between 1932-1972 and taught students about racism in the medical profession.
Black History Month Events
This year’s Black History Month program offers many exciting opportunities and events for students, including a free 3-day civil rights trip, several powerful experiential learning activities, and social gatherings to network, debate, and learn. Check out Black History Month program highlights here.