Department of History

UNC Pembroke History offers a rich liberal鈥慳rts curriculum including a bachelor's degree and in History, as well as a MAT graduate degree in Social Studies Education and minors in and . The department fosters broad intellectual development and prepares students for careers from teaching and law to government service and beyond. Every student receives dedicated advising, and those pursuing graduate work are encouraged to develop foreign language proficiency.

Explore the Past. Prepare for What鈥檚 Next.

At UNC Pembroke, studying history is about more than memorizing names and dates鈥攊t鈥檚 an intellectually liberating experience that challenges you to think deeply, ask big questions and understand the world through multiple perspectives. Through courses that examine political movements, cultural change, global conflicts and the rise and fall of civilizations, you鈥檒l gain a broader appreciation of the human experience across time and place.

History is a cornerstone of a liberal arts education, developing the analytical, research and communication skills that prepare you to engage with complex issues鈥攑ast and present. It encourages informed, reasoned responses to the challenges we face as individuals and as a society.

A degree in history opens doors to countless career possibilities. Whether you're planning to teach, study law, enter public service, pursue graduate school or build a career in business or the nonprofit world, history offers the flexibility and intellectual foundation to get you there. It鈥檚 an ideal major for students who want a broad, rigorous education with real-world impact.

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51猎奇 History offers a variety of scholarships to help make your college journey more affordable. These awards recognize academic achievement, leadership and passion for the field鈥攁nd they're just one way we invest in your success. We encourage prospective students to explore these opportunities and see how 51猎奇 can help support both your goals and your future.

51猎奇 History Majors at the Phi Alpha Theta Conference

Clubs & Organizations

51猎奇 History proudly supports two dynamic student organizations: , the national honor society for history students, and the , which celebrates and explores African American history and culture. These groups offer opportunities for academic enrichment, campus involvement, and community outreach鈥攈elping students connect their passion for history with leadership and service. Learn more about each below.

51猎奇's History faculty are more than dedicated teachers 鈥� they're active scholars whose work is recognized regionally, nationally and internationally. From publishing groundbreaking research to earning prestigious awards and fellowships, our professors contribute to the field of history while bringing fresh insights and real-world relevance into the classroom. Their expertise spans diverse areas and time periods, offering students a rich, engaging academic experience grounded in scholarship and discovery.

Recent Publications

Chris Woolley

鈥�'The Forests Cannot be Commons': Spanish Law, Environmental Change, and Spain's Council on Forests,鈥� in The Americas 77:1 (January 2020): 41-71..

Charles Beem

Queenship in Early Modern Europe. London: Red Globe Press (Macmillan International), 2020.

Jamie Myers Mize

鈥淎n Alliance of Men: Masculinity, Chickamaugas, and Pan-Indian Alliances.鈥� Annual Meeting of the American Society of Ethnohistory, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2017.

Chris Woolley

鈥淢issions and Missionaries in the Americas: A Special Teaching and Research Collection of the Americas,鈥� in The Americas 74:S2 (October 2017): S4-S13.

Ryan Anderson

Frank Merriwell and the Fiction of All-American Boyhood: The Progressive Era Creation of the Schoolboy Sports Story. Little Rock: University of Arkansas Press, 2015.

Charles Beem

The Man behind the Queen: Male Consorts in History. Edited by Charles Beem and Miles Taylor. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.

Jaime Martinez

Confederate Slave Impressment in the Upper South. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina Press, 2013.

Charles Beem

The Name of a Queen: William Fleetwood's Itinerarium ad Windsor. Edited by Charles Beem and Dennis Moore. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

Mark Thompson

"Guns of the Revolution: Henry Knox, George Washington, and the War of American Independence."Sons of the Father: George Washington and His Prot茅g茅s. Edited by Robert M. S. McDonald. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2013. Pp. 121-148.

Awards

UNC Board of Governors Teaching Award

Dr. Ryan Anderson (2024)
Dr. Robert Brown (2006)
Dr. Weston Cook (2014)

51猎奇 Outstanding Teaching Awards

Dr. Ryan Anderson (2010, 2020)
Dr. Charles Beem (2006, 2015)
Dr. Scott Billingsley (2007)
Dr. Robert Brown (1997, 2003)
Dr. Serina Cinnamon (2018)
Dr. Weston Cook (2000, 2009, 2013)
Dr. Bruce DeHart (1999, 2007)
Dr. Jeff Frederick (2006, 2016)
Dr. Kathleen Hilton (1998)
Dr. James Hudson
Dr. Jeff Lucas (2010)
Dr. Jaime Martinez (2013)
Dr. Jamie Mize (2020)
Dr. Rose Stremlau (2009)
Dr. Mark Thompson (2002, 2008)
Dr. Chris Woolley (2022)

51猎奇 Outstanding Teaching Award for Part-time Faculty

Dr. Anthony Johnson (2018)

51猎奇 Adolf Dial Awards

Dr. Charles Beem (Scholarship/Creative Work, 2008 & 2020)
Dr. Weston Cook (Community Service, 2003)
Dr. Rose Stremlau (Scholarship/Creative Work, 2013)

51猎奇 Undergraduate Research Mentor Award

Dr. Jamie Mize (2022)

51猎奇 Staff Awards

Ms. Janet Gentes (51猎奇 Star Employee, 2013)

Podcasts

Season One: Histories, Mysteries and True Crimes

Expert Lecture

Would you like a member of UNC Pembroke's History to be an "expert lecturer" in your class?
We're happy to help!

Resources for Teachers

In keeping with our mission to provide engaging and enriching curricula to social studies educators, we are actively establishing a clearinghouse dedicated to providing educators with creditable and innovative resources.