Department of History

about

The Department of History at Texas Tech is a vibrant community of scholars who seek to understand the past and teach courses that introduce students to the processes of historical thinking and analysis critical for the development of an informed citizenry. We offer strong undergraduate and graduate programs taught by a diverse faculty who are well-respected in their individual fields and in the historical community in general.  We invite you to explore this site and learn more about our faculty, students, courses, and what makes the Texas Tech History Department exemplary.

contact information

Main Office: 131 Holden Hall

Hours: 8-12, 1-5 (M-F)

Phone: (806) 742-3744

Fax: (806) 742-1060

Mailing Address: Department of History, Texas Tech University, Box 41013, Lubbock, Texas 79409

upcoming events

Charles L. Wood Lecture in Agricultural History: David Danbom, author of Born in the Country: A History of Rural America. (February 19, Location TBD, Reception, 6:30pm, Lecture, 7pm)

HGSO Brown Bag Workshop: The Publishing Process (Date TBD, 40HH, Time TBD)

HGSO Brown Bag Workshop: Topic TBA (March 26, 40HH, Time TBD)

 

Administration

Chair

Dr. Randy McBee

Associate Chair

Dr. Aliza Wong

Director of Graduate Studies

Dr. Ethan Schmidt

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Dr. Sean Cunningham

 

 

staff

Undergraduate Advisor

Susie Levario

Administrative Secretary

Debbie Shelfer

Departmental Secretary

Peggy Ariaz