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William Woods History professor’s lecture to be featured on C-Span
Fulton, MO– A lecture by a member of the William Woods University (WWU) History faculty focusing on the American army during the Revolutionary War is set to receive national exposure. Entitled “The Continental Army,” the lecture by Dr. Craig Bruce Smith, director of the History Department at William Woods University, will be shown on C-Span […]
William Woods University History professor awarded $25,000 grant for research on new book
Craig Bruce Smith is authoring “The Greatest Man in the World: A Global History of George Washington” Fulton, MO – Craig Bruce Smith, an assistant professor of History at William Woods University (WWU), was recently awarded a $25,000 grant for research on his forthcoming new book. The grant from PNC Charitable Trusts will be used […]
William Woods University History professor to kick off national tour with lecture, book signing on Fulton campus
Members of the general public will soon be getting the first look at a new book by a member of the William Woods University (WWU) History faculty that examines the ideals that guided the foundation of the United States. “American Honor: The Creation of the Nation’s Ideals during the Revolutionary Era” by Dr. Craig Bruce […]
Meet Dr. Craig Bruce Smith, History
Dr. Craig Bruce Smith Assistant Professor, History Expertise: Early American History; Colonial America; Early Republic; Atlantic World; Leadership; War/Military History; George Washington and the American Founders; Cultural/Intellectual History; Honor, Virtue, and Ethics; American Revolution A Career in History I didn’t always want to be a historian. When I was first starting out, I thought I […]
Alexander Hamilton: Dueling Perspectives
Classes at The Woods: This article series profiles interesting and unique classes at William Woods. What do students learn and why are the topics important? The William Woods University history department recently offered a new class called Hamilton: An American Story. Students learned about Alexander Hamilton’s life, influence, and the man behind both the financial […]
Address by William Woods Professor to Be Featured on National Television
The director of the History Department at William Woods University (WWU) will be delivering a talk this week that will be aired at a later date on C-SPAN. WATCH THE VIDEO Dr. Craig Bruce Smith, Director of the History Department at WWU and an Assistant Professor of History, will present “’Early to Rise,’ Benjamin Franklin […]
Hail to the Chief, a Presidential Lecture Series
At the start of 2017, the presidency continues to be the most important topic gripping the United States and its people. The question of presidential character has been central to this discussion. In times of national uncertainty, it is more important than ever to remember and evaluate the heritage of this office in order to […]