The University of Virginia's Corcoran Department of History has long been one of the anchors for liberal and humane education in the College of Arts & Sciences. The members of the Department are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarship and teaching. As scholars, the faculty specialize in a wide array of disciplines—political, diplomatic, legal, social, cultural, military, intellectual, economic, history of science and technology, and public history—spanning the globe from Africa, to East Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States. As teachers, our faculty seek above all to lead students to reflect more deeply on the role historical forces and processes play in the human condition. Offering over 100 courses a year, the faculty teach introductory surveys as well as seminars and colloquia to undergraduates and graduate students. The Department's intellectual breadth is enhanced by its close relationship with the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, and the Miller Center for Study of the American Presidency. The Department also maintains close relations with several interdisciplinary programs such as Studies in Women and Gender, American Studies, Middle-Eastern Studies, Latin American studies, the history of environment and technology, media studies, and legal and constitutional history.

South Lawn Building

We are preparing for our move to our new offices in the new South Lawn building. See photos of the project here.

Departmental Contacts

• Brian P. Owensby, Professor and Chair, 924-6388,
• Paul D. Halliday, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, 924-6385,
• Ron Dimberg, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies,
• Paul Kershaw, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Admissions (non-U.S. History),
• Max Edelson, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Admissions (U.S. History),
• Herbert Braun, Associate Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Transfer Credit Advisor, 924-6406,
• Brad Reed, Associate Professor, Director of the Distinguished Majors Program, 924-7891 ,
• L. Kent Merritt, History Administrative Supervisor, 924-6380,
• Molly J. Angevine, Graduate Studies Administrative Assistant and HRMS Specialist, 924-3478,
• Ella M. Wood, Undergraduate Studies Administrative Assistant and Fiscal Technician, 924-6381,
• Kathleen C. Miller, Assistant to the Chair/Receptionist, 924-7147, kcmvirginia.edu
• Loren Moulds, Website Manager,

Department Address

Grounds Map Highlighting Randall and Levering Halls

Corcoran Department of History
University of Virginia
PO Box 400180 - Randall Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904

TEL. (434) 924-7146
FAX (434) 924-7891