History and Art History
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

With regret and sadness, we note the passing of Marion Deshmukh on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Dr. Deshmukh was a giant at George Mason University whose broad impact on her field, her students, and campus was foundational.

As the National Museum of African American History and Culture searches for a new director, Spencer Crew, Robinson Professor of American, African American, Public History, steps in as interim director.

Mack Holt’s recent book wins accolades Last year Mack Holt, Professor Emeritus of French history, published his most recent book, The Politics of Wine in Early Modern France: Religion and Popular Culture in Burgundy, 1477-1630 (Cambridge University Press). Since its publication the book has received two major accolades.