Welcome Message from the Chair
Welcome to the History Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio,
where world-class scholarship meets transformative teaching. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized researchers whose work spans the globe, from the United States and Latin America to the Atlantic World, the Indian Ocean, and the Asia-Pacific. This global expertise enriches every classroom experience, whether in person, online, or hybrid. Our programs are built for impact. Students engage in cutting-edge learning through experiential projects, collaborative research, and skill-based curricula that prepare them for success in a wide range of careers. The History B.A. offers an exciting journey into the discipline, while our Social Studies concentration equips future educators with the tools to inspire the next generation.
At the graduate level, we proudly offer one of the largest and most dynamic M.A. programs in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, along with a new Graduate Certificate in Public History—perfect for those seeking to connect historical knowledge with community engagement and professional practice. And we’re not stopping there: a proposal on a Ph.D. program with a focus on Public History is near completion, leveraging San Antonio’s unparalleled historical resources to create a truly distinctive doctoral experience.
Explore these pages to learn more about our programs and discover the dynamic world of history as it unfolds.
Have an inquiry about our History program?
We appreciate your interest in the Department of History and extend our warmest welcome to you from the Department.
Additional Department Leadership
Professor
Assistant Department Chair, History
MH 4.03.44
African American, Civil Rights Movement, U.S.
Associate Professor
Undergraduate Advisor of Record (UGAR)
MH 4.03.06
U.S., Borderlands, Women, Public/Digital
Associate Professor
Graduate Advisor of Record (GAR)
MH 4.02.70
Latin America
Student Spotlight
The students and alumni of the U.T.S.A. Department of History accomplish so much both while in the program and when they leave. Every student leaves a lasting imprint on our program and our pride in these incredible individuals spans beyond their time with us. Check out just a few examples of our incredible current students and our amazing alumni!
Stephen Logan
"Since graduating, I’ve continued teaching high school English, but thankfully, the master’s degree has given me the leverage to transition back into teaching History. Starting next year, as an adjunct faculty at St. Philip’s College, I’ll be my school’s first Dual Credit US History professor. Going through the master’s program while being a full-time teacher and part-time single dad meant that I couldn’t be as involved in the program as I would’ve liked to, but I feel like I made the most of the time I had. I showed up to campus early, stayed after class to talk to my professors about my research interests, and showed up to their office hours. I fell into a crew of classmates in the cohort, and we scheduled our classes together, complained (commiserated? haha) together, celebrated together, studied together, grieved together, and walked the stage together. I chose a History master’s program because I love historical research and thinking. Whether we’re recent undergrads, retirees, veterans, lawyers, civil engineers, teachers, full-time scholars, or [fill in your blank, here!], it seemed like the students who were thriving in the program were the ones who found research topics that excited them – that was certainly the case for me!" -Stephen Logan
Stephen also won the UT San Antonio Graduate School’s Outstanding Thesis Award. Read more about Stephen and his work here: New research sheds more light on racial violence in 1969.
Julian Hernandez
Julian Hernandez, a Nau Scholar, graduated with his M.A. in History in December 2025 all while balancing full-time public affairs work . Read more about Julian's story in, "From journalist to soldier to student of history, graduate follows his passions to new path" at UT San Antonio Today
Ben Whitley-Sossi
Ben Whitley-Sossi earned a B.A. from UTSA in History in 2021 and a Juris Doctorate from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2025. He says faculty at UTSA went "above and beyond". We are proud to call him our alumni!
December 15, 2025
Endia Hayes, Ph.D. Publishes Article in Sage JournalsDr. Endia Hayes, Assistant Professor at UTSA publishes article, "Sensing the Black femme: Spit's obsessions and pleasures in Aunt Dicy Tales," in Sage Journals.
December 12, 2025
Dr. Catherine Clinton interviewed by The Guardian about the one-act play Oh, Mary!Dr. Catherine Clinton, UTSA Professor of History and author of Mrs. Lincoln: A Life, gives her take on the one-act play Oh, Mary! for The Guardian.
