The History Department at UNC Charlotte is home to an active Graduate History Association (GHA), which is open to any graduate student with an interest in history. Becoming a member of the Graduate History Association provides you with ample opportunities to get to know history faculty in a less formal setting, meet fellow graduate students, and advance your academic career and skills.

The main project of the GHA is hosting the annual Graduate History Forum, which will host the 25th Annual Forum in 2013. The Forum provides an opportunity for graduate and advanced undergraduate students to present original research in a collegial setting. The Forum also has a featured guest speaker.

General membership meetings are held throughout the year at which GHA activities, degree requirements, thesis preparation, Ph.D. programs, career opportunities, and other related subjects are discussed. For more information about becoming a member of the GHA, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2012-2013 GHA Officers

• President: Alicyn Wiedrich
• Vice-President: Destiney Linker
• Treasurer: Sarah Beckhart
• Secretary: TBA (will be an incoming Fall 2012 student)
• Outreach Coordinator: Susan Mayer
• Graduate and Professional Student Government Representative: Toni Riley
• Webmaster: Sean Whittaker

Members of the 2011-2012 GHA at the Graduate History Forum, April 13, 2012