Welcome to 'History Gems'
... your gateway to celebrating the rich accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni. From groundbreaking research and historical publications to prestigious awards and impactful projects, stay informed about the latest developments and achievements in the field of history.
History Gems
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Reading Ice Between the Lines: Dr. Erika Monahan and the First Atlas of Siberia
March 30, 2026
Historian Erika Monahan reads 17th-century Siberian maps to uncover how ice, empire and movement shaped Arctic life.
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When Research Walks Into the Courtroom
February 02, 2026
How a UAF researcher's work on intimate partner violence became key evidence in 91视频's ongoing abortion access case
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Of Service and Ceremonies: Capturing Laguna's Tribal Stories
December 15, 2025
UAF historian Mary Ludwig's new article explores how Leslie Marmon Silko's "Ceremony" honors Indigenous veterans and healing traditions.
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History book talk traces how the religious right broke with environmental stewardship
December 01, 2025
Neall Pogue explores the story of how faith, politics, and pressure reshaped evangelical views on the environment.
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October 13, 2025
Mary Ludwig's work reveals how the Gila River Indian Community and Japanese Americans forged compassion during wartime incarceration.
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Celebrating UAF CLA 2024-2025 Promotion & Tenure Recipients
September 22, 2025
Meet the 2024-2025 UAF CLA tenure & promotion recipients and celebrate their contributions to our community.
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August 29, 2025
Mary Ludwig's Newberry essay invites learners to examine power in archives and foreground Indigenous perspectives.
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Digging Deeper, Thinking Bigger: Trevor Chrzan鈥檚 Approach to History
June 18, 2025
A relentless researcher and thoughtful historian, Trevor Chrzan is UAF History鈥檚 2024鈥2025 Outstanding Student of the Year.
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April 23, 2025
Explore Indigenous history through film and discussion of Smoke Signals with Assistant Professor Mary Ludwig and Phi Alpha Theta.
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April 18, 2025
Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across UAF and their departments.
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Bridges Across Borders: Fulbright Voices at UAF
April 09, 2025
UAF Fulbright Scholars share their experiences teaching, researching, and living abroad in Russia, Canada, Thailand, and the U.S.
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History in Service of Sovereignty
April 04, 2025
Dr. Mary Ludwig wins UNLV award for research connecting incarceration and Indigenous policy on the Colorado River Indian Reservation.
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March 31, 2025
Thanks to your generosity, CLA raised a record-breaking $22,470 from 69 donors on Giving Day! Your support fuels student success--thank you!
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Genghis Khan: Fact, Fiction and Film
March 29, 2025
Explore the history and legend of Genghis Khan with Dr. Viktor Shmagin and a screening of Mongol (2007). A discussion and historical insights will follow.
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Honoring 50 Years of Arctic Insight
March 23, 2025
For 50 years, UAF's Arctic and Northern Studies program has led research on the North, shaping scholars and leaders for an evolving Arctic.
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March 15, 2025
Join Brooke Barton's MA thesis defense on Patriarch Kirill's sermons and Russian Orthodox space-time, March 24, 2-4 PM, UAF Bunnell 302 & Zoom.
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America First: Roosevelt Vs. Lindbergh in the Shadow of War
March 07, 2025
Join historian H.W. Brands at UAF as he explores WWII debates between Roosevelt and Lindbergh. March 21st, 2025, BP Design Theater & Zoom.
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February 28, 2025
Join Dr. Mary Ludwig's talk on Indigenous resistance to policing intimate relationships at the Colorado River Indian Reservation. March 5, 2025.
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February 19, 2025
Join UAF's Department of History and ACEP for a talk by Dr. Abby Spinak on energy democracy and rural electric co-ops.
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From Fugitives to Road Builders
February 11, 2025
Discover the journey of formerly enslaved Africans in the Arctic with UAF Department of Anthropology PhD student M.C. MoHagani Magnetek.
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Where Writers Meet: Rancho Mirage Writers Festival
December 15, 2024
Four CLA representatives are heading to the sold-out Rancho Mirage Writers Festival, thanks to a generous donor. A transformative experience awaits!
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October 29, 2024
Tyler Kirk explores memory in Russia's Far North after the Gulag in a Kennan Institute book talk on Oct 30. Register for the webinar link to attend.
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October 10, 2024
Join Yale's Paul Sabin for an insightful talk on environmental politics, climate change, and community participation. Zoom or in-person at GRUE 614E. Oct 16, 10:30 PM.
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AY23-24 Promotion and/or Tenure Recipients
September 13, 2024
Congratulations to our outstanding faculty members who earned promotions or tenure during AY 23-24! Your dedication and achievements inspire our entire community.
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Bridging Academia and Public Discourse with New Publications
August 24, 2024
Congrats to Neall Pogue, Assistant Professor of American History, for his recent publications: an overview in Politics and Rights Review and an article in Premier Christianity.