History Department (Liberal Arts) has received the prestigious 2020 American Historical Association Equity Award. This award is given annually to an individual or institution demonstrating an exceptional record in the recruitment and retention of students and new faculty from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented within the historical professions. The institutional award to the department of history recognized a record that include such achievements as mentoring, program building, fundraising initiatives, pursuing civic engagement, and enhancing department and campus culture to promote a supportive environment.