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PhD Candidate Emilela Thomas-Adams Awarded Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellowship
We are thrilled to announce that PhD Candidate Emilela Thomas-Adams was recently named the Robert H. and Clarice Smith Fellow (2026-2027) at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA…
PhD Candidate Dareen Hussein Presents at International Conferences
In June 2026, PhD candidate Dareen Hussein presented new research from her dissertation at two conferences: the International Association of Middle Eastern Studies in Madrid, Spain, and the…
History of Art Graduate Student Association Announces 2026-27 Officers
The History of Art Graduate Student Association (HAGS) is pleased to announce its leadership committee for the upcoming year:
President: Christy…
Shannon Winnubst Named Interim Chair
College of Arts and Sciences Dean David Horn has named Shannon Winnubst, Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, as the interim chair of the Department of History of Art for the 2026-2027…
History of Art Fall 2025 Newsletter is Published
Each year the History of Art Department publishes its annual newsletter, featuring a letter from our department chair, updates on research from our faculty, spotlights on graduate and…
History of Art Course Travels to Venice, Italy
In the second half of May 2025, Prof. Kris Paulsen and PhD Candidate Liz Heise-Glass traveled with 21 undergraduates to Italy for a study abroad course, HISTART 4789.4 Venice "Art, Architecture,…
Namiko Kunimoto Promoted to Professor
The Office of Academic Affairs and the Board of Trustees have approved the promotion of Namiko Kunimoto from Associate Professor to Professor in the History of Art Department. Professor Kunimoto's…
PhD Candidate Peter Smyth serves as third Gallery and Exhibitions Visiting Fellow at Asia Society Hong Kong Center
From March through May, PhD candidate Peter Smyth served as the third Gallery and Exhibitions Visiting Fellow at Asia Society Hong Kong Center. While there, Peter helped open the exhibition
New Art Conservation Course Completed During Spring 2026 Semester
During the Spring 2026 semester, I recently completed the History of Art department’s new course offering on Art Conservation where students were able to gain in-depth exposure to the field of…