Welcome Message from the Chair

Welcome to the History Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio, home to 25 fulltime faculty and over 300 history majors!

Our faculty consists of frontline research scholars exploring subjects in all parts of the world from the U.S. and Latin America to the Atlantic world, the Indian Ocean, and beyond. Our teaching programs feature a team of innovative, award-winning professors grounded in advanced pedagogies and committed to student success. In addition to our popular History B.A. that introduces students to the fun and rigor of learning and practicing history, the department offers a social studies concentration for students seeking teaching certification. We also offer a History M.A., one of the largest and most robust graduate programs in the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, where a significant number of students receive funding, including the department’s prestigious Nau scholarships. I encourage you to explore these pages to learn more about us and about the world of history unfolding before our eyes.

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Wing Chung Ng, Ph.D.

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Wing Chung Ng, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Professor

History

WingChung.Ng@utsa.edu

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We appreciate your interest in the Department of History and extend our warmest welcome to you from the Department.

History Department Leadership

The leadership of the History Department represents a collection of conscientious faculty who work as a team to provide the best educational experience for students while representing the vision of the department to the administration at large. Each role serves a different function, but together they meet the needs of our diverse student and faculty body.

Dr. Abe Gibson

Assistant Department Chair

Abe Gibson, Ph.D.
Abraham.gibson@utsa.edu

Dr. Gabriela Gonzalez

Undergraduate Advisor of Record

Gabriela Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Gabriela.gonzalez@utsa.edu

Dr. Andrew Konove

Graduate Advisor of Record

Dr. Andrew Konove, Ph.D.
Andrew.konove@utsa.edu

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!

Valinda Lewis

Valinda L Lewis

Valinda L. Lewis completed her education program at U.T.S.A. in History to go on to teach 8th grade students at Joel C. Harris Middle School where she serves as the Head of the Social Studies Department.  Her lesson plans led to a 93% passing rate on student state exams that year and earned her the "Rising Star Teacher of the Year Award" for 2022/2023 school year!
Gabe Rios

Gabe Rios

For the past several months, this incredible and current M.A. student has worked with History and Classics Faculty on a large scale digital history project as Graduate Fellow, for the Seed of Texas Project, made possible by the Whiting Foundation Public Engagement Seed Grant.  The teacher workshops he will help to facilitate with the team this July, only showcase his remarkable talents.
Dr. Erin Doran

Dr. Erin Doran, Ed.D.

Dr. Erin Doran, Ed.D, Associate Professor at Iowa State University completed both the B.A. and M.A. programs at UTSA in the History Department before pursuing her Ed.D. at UTSA as well.  This incredible scholar furthers the education field with her research and publications in addition to guiding and teaching upcoming scholars as well.

July 15, 2022

UTSA, Bexar County Launch Next Phase of Local History’s Digital Transformation

Published by COLFA

UTSA presented to the Commissioners Court the results of Phase II and the next steps for The Seed of Texas: An Interactive Exploration of Bexar County History

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25

2023

Don Hodges Lecture Series: Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin

Faculty Center Assembly Room, JPL

The latest lecture in our Don Hodges Lecture series.

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Sep

26

2023

Symphonic Band - "Kaleidoscope"

Recital Hall

Join us for the Symphonic Band's first concert of the year

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Sep

27

2023

UTSA Orchestra - "Rapsodia Mexicana"

Recital Hall

The UTSA Orchestra blends cultural traditions with the power of a full symphony to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

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Sep

28

2023

UTSA Wind Symphony – "Power"

Recital Hall

Experience the awesome power of the UTSA Wind Symphony in the first concert of its 50th season at the UTSA Recital Hall

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