Department of History
Faculty and Staff
Chair of the Department of History
Richard Weiner
Chair/Professor of History
Co-Chair of the Department of History
Ann Livschiz
Associate Chair & Associate Professor of History
Department of History Core Faculty and Staff
Deborah Bauer
Associate Professor of Modern European History
Johnathan Decker
Senior Lecturer in Phil & Religious Studies
Suzanne LaVere
Associate Professor, History Department
Ben Gates
Senior Lecturer History
Erik Ohlander
Professor of History & Religious Studies
David Schuster
Associate Professor History
Andrew Hakes
Limited Term Lecturer
Cameron MacKenzie
Limited Term Lecturer
Nicholas Miller
Adjunct Instructor
Deanna Wooley
Limited Term Lecturer
Teri Luce
Administrative Assistant
Shape Your Future
Through the lens of history
History, as an integral part of a comprehensive liberal arts education, does more than illuminate the past—it empowers you with critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. These versatile abilities, along with a broad cross-disciplinary knowledge, will open doors to careers in politics, business, education, and the arts. With this strong historical foundation, your future has boundless potential.