2025 Department of History Newsletter Celebrates Achievements

November 11, 2025 —

The 2025 Department of History Newsletter reports on the achievements of our majors and minors in History, graduate students, alumni, staff, faculty, and emeriti. You can find everything from publications to endowed fellowships in this document. Feature essays show how historians contribute to and shape our society.

Top Stories

November 30, 2025

Navigating Today’s Restaurant Industry Landscape

Associate Professor Dr. Tiffany Legendre was recently featured on ABC13 Houston, offering insight into the challenges and changes facing today’s restaurant industry. She discussed rising costs, menu adjustments and how evolving guest expectations are shaping operational decisions.

November 30, 2025

Professor Emeritus John Bowen Shares Insights in WalletHub Expert Feature

Bowen breaks down expected reward trends, how to determine if a travel card fits your habits and the potential pitfalls of booking through card-based travel portals.

November 30, 2025

WalletHub Taps Dr. Agnes DeFranco for Industry Expertise

DeFranco breaks down what consumers should consider — from income and annual fees to booking portals, lounge access and who truly benefits from premium travel perks.