History Faculty

Peter Blitstein is a historian of modern Russia specializing in the Soviet period and the history of nationalism and ethnicity.  He teaches courses on all aspects of Russian history, the history of intelligence agencies and state security, and historical theory.

Jake Frederick specializes in colonial Mexican history. He is the author of Riot!

Gregory Milano is an interdisciplinary historian and social theorist specializing in modern European and world history.

Monica Rico specializes in the history of early and nineteenth-century America. Her interests include transatlantic history, the American West, gender and environmental history.

Betsy Schlabach is an Associate Professor of History. She holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University, an MA in American Studies from Lehigh University, and a BA in History and Theology from Valparaiso University.

Brigid E. Vance's research focuses on the intellectual and cultural history of dreams and dream divination in late Ming China.