What are our history majors doing with what they learn in their courses? Find out. Interview of Justin Samsa with Dr. José Solá October 19, 2023. Cleveland State University—Department of History José Solá: Can you tell me your name and what are you majoring in? Justin Samsa: My name is Justin Samsa. I am currently a double major studying History […]
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Stephanie Ginese, History Minor and English Major Captures Prestigious Cleveland Arts Prize
A Dream Becomes a Reality for Lifelong Writer As a young girl, Stephanie Ginese one day dreamed of following in the footsteps of her late poet-writing great-grandmother. Although they met once, there’s no doubt she’s smiling down on her now. Writer and comedian Ginese was named the recipient of the Emerging Artist 2023 Cleveland Arts Prize in Literature, an award […]
Congratulations Marilyn Orseno
CSU Alumna the Ohio recipient of a prestigious national award The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History awarded each year CSU Alumna Marilyn Orseno (MA, 2014) has been named the 2023 Ohio recipient of the state winners of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History National History Teacher of the Year. As a bonus, she is also amongst the top […]
William I. Shorrock Awards
The William I. Shorrock Award is a testament to the Shorrock family’s long, deep connection with the Department of History. Professor William Shorrock came to CSU in 1969 and retired in 2005 after a distinguished career as a professor and administrator. As an administrator, Bill Shorrock never abandoned his love for students and the classroom. He joined the staff of the Provost’s […]
Thomas F. Campbell Award
Professor Tom Campbell was a returning adult student who started at CSU in the 1960s and went on to become a faculty member in the History Department and College of Urban Affairs, which he helped to found. He retired in 1993. In many ways, his name was synonymous with Cleveland, the city he loved and whose history he wrote with […]
History Department 2023 Awards Preview
On April 21 the History Department will gather for our annual awards program. This year is particularly exciting, since it is our first in person gathering since 2019. Please enjoy this sneak preview of our 2023 awardees! Thomas F. Campbell Scholarship Tyler Higgins Frank Kallmeyer Declan Malloy Susan Mueller Jeanette Eckman Tuve Scholarship Hannah Donaldson Leon Soulé Scholarship Bali White William […]