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ISU History Department Earns Unprecedented Kudos
When Iowa State University recently announced 2023-2024 award winners, the brilliance of the History faculty became clear for all to see. Five well-deserved awards in one year is unprecedented; congratulations to all of you!
Michael Bailey
ISU Distinguished Professor
Jeff Bremer
LAS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
Larissa Begley
LAS Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Introductory Teaching
Stacy Cordery
ISU Award for Impact on Student Success
Amy Rutenberg
LAS Award for Inclusive Excellence
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Undergraduate Study
The History Department offers curricula leading to either a B.A. or a B.S. degree in History. Want to be a teacher? You can earn a secondary-education endorsement at Iowa State.
Graduate Study
Graduate program options include a Master of Arts degree (MA) in history and a Ph.D. in Rural, Agricultural, Technological, and Environmental History.