This award was created in 2017 to honor the memory of Amy Talbott Leach, Class of 1986, whose study of history at UCSB helped shape her understanding of the world in which she lived. The award recognizes her commitment to social justice in the United States and abroad and her love of travel. It is given to an undergraduate History […]
Read moreIn 2014, the UCSB chapter of Phi Beta Kappa created the Hal Drake Honor Key to honor emeritus Professor Hal Drake for his more than 40 years of service to the chapter. It is awarded each year to the highest achieving History or History of Public Policy major selected for admission to the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, […]
Read moreEvery year, about 5,000 students graduate from UCSB. A very small number of these are selected by the UCSB chapter of PHI BETA KAPPA to be offered membership in the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society, which was founded in 1776. 2020 Emily Shishima, Veronica Andrade, Michael Caplan, Zheng Chen, Aubrey Cox, Jacob Hoffman, Grace Levine, Zak Norlyn, Rowyn Van Miltenburg, Zihang Chen 2019 Miguel […]
Read moreThis prize was created in 2011 to recognize the outstanding senior thesis written by a student in the History of Public Policy major. Present and previous recipients: 2022 Ryan Kenyon 2021 Jane Wahlig 2020 Simren Verma 2019 Alex Bumpers, “Oil and Islam:The Central Role of Saudi Arabia in the Eisenhower Administration’s Middle East Policies from 1954 to 1958.” 2018 Penelope […]
Read moreThe William E. Nida Scholarship is intended to provide a legacy for future generations of History teachers by encouraging quality undergraduate students to continue their education as history majors. Students must have an interest in U.S. history, high academic achievement, and a desire to pursue a career in teaching. Present and previous recipients: 2022 Sabrina Hall and Emily Searson 2021 Mackenzie Butler […]
Read moreThe Marion Ramstad Scholarship in History is to benefit the educational experience of UCSB undergraduates who are declared majors in European or Asian history. Marion Ramstad and her husband Dean are philanthropic former residents of Santa Barbara who continue to be involved with UCSB. Present and previous recipients: 2022 John Young 2021 Sammy Ricci 2020 James Ferraro 2019 Elisa Oatis […]
Read moreThe Nicholas and Lena Dumas Essay Award in the History of Culture of the Greek People in Ancient and Medieval Times is given for the best undergraduate paper on a topic in Greek History and Culture written by students in History or Classics. It was created by Nicholas and Lena Dumas to honor students in their adopted home of Santa […]
Read moreThe Margaret J. Straight Scholarship in American History is funded by the Mission Canyon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This award goes to a Junior who is a history major with a demonstrated interest in American history and, if possible, an interest in teaching. It is given in memory of Margaret J. Straight, a beloved former 75-year member […]
Read moreThis award was created by the UCSB Alumni Association in memory of A. Russell Buchanan, Professor of History from 1936 to 1973. It is presented to a graduating senior majoring in History or History of Public Policy, for superior scholarship, undergraduate achievement, and potential for graduate research and continued success in the field. Present and previous recipients: 2022 Akunna Chilaka […]
Read moreThe Stuart L. Bernath Prize is awarded to the History undergraduate whose research paper is selected by the History Prizes Committee as the best paper produced in a one-quarter course. Present and previous recipients: (prizes prior to 1990 were administered by the History department) 2022 Madeline Josa and Samuel Ricci 2021 Tian Zhen 2020 Jody Chen 2019 Dylan Kish, “The […]
Read moreThe History Associates Board Prize recognizes the best paper produced in the History Department’s Senior Honors seminar, as determined by the History Prizes Committee. Present and previous recipients: 2022 James Scherrer 2021 Nicholas Dias 2020 Zheng Chen 2019 Julia Madden-Fulk, “From Early Days to Alcatraz: A History of Native American Engagement with Public Space in California, 1890-Present.” 2018 Megan Lucas […]
Read moreThe Dick Cook Memorial Award is presented to a graduate or undergraduate student who is outstanding in terms of service to the department. It is given in honor of Dick Cook, the founding president of the UCSB History Associates. This gift is eligible for matching dollars from the Van Gelderen challenge. Recipients: 2021 Dane Beatie (undergraduate) and Addie Jensen and Mattie Webb […]
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