Center for Political History at Lebanon Valley College

The Center for Political History seeks to benefit faculty, students, and high school teachers through encouragement of interdepartmental dialogue and the facilitation of resources for high school teachers. With interpretations of political history constantly changing, the Center hopes to foster academic research and education within the discipline.

The Center has already sponsored several events on campus, including presentations by several guest scholars. In the future, it plans to host a conference surrounding the Era of Good Feeling, an era in American political history characterized by a sense of nationalism following the War of 1812.

Dr. James Broussard, professor of History, serves as director of the center. He plans to generate an informal Association of American Political Historians to produce research, as well as bring about greater opportunities for students to engage in internships within the discipline. Additional faculty, including Dr. John Hinshaw, professor of History; Dr. Philip Benesch, associate professor of Politics and director of external scholarships and fellowships; Dr. Chris Dolan, professor of Politics and director of Global Studies; and Dr. Noel Hubler, professor of Philosophy, are also affiliated with the Center.