Southwestern Historical Association

The Southwestern Historical Association (SWHA) is the History affiliate of the Southwestern Social Sciences Association. The SWHA meets each year and gladly accepts papers and panels from any aspect of historical study and from all levels of historical scholars. At the annual meeting, SWHA sessions provide a positive atmosphere for scholars in graduate study, who are new to the field, or who are seasoned veterans. The SWHA also awards paper prizes and welcomes student (graduate & undergraduate) research presented through Phi Alpha Theta sessions at the annual meeting.

Current Officers

Shelly Lemons – 2025 President
McKendree University

Christen Symmons – 2025 Program Chair
University of Houston – Clear Lake

Abbie Grubb – Past President
San Jacinto College

News & Events

SSSA Approves Resolution on Protecting Academic Freedom

April 26, 2024

The Southwestern Social Science Association approved at its 103rd Annual Meeting the following Resolution on Protecting Academic Freedom: Whereas state legislatures across the U.S. have passed or are considering laws that target and restrict teaching and ...
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Women's and Gender Studies

2024 Pascal Ngoboka Student Travel Grants applications now open

January 27, 2024

The application process for the Pascal Ngoboka Student Travel Grants is now open for the 2024 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, April 18-20. Up to 20 grants in the amount of $300 will be awarded ...
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