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The History Department supports students preparting for a variety of careers in higher education, public history, and beyond. We maintain a professional development seminar for all graduate students to help support students after they have passed their comprehensive exams. For our current student's accomplishments, see our graduate news page. 

"The Magic of Things: Matter, Spirit, and Power in Venice, 1580-1730,” by Anna Bennett (Visiting Lecturer in World History, Georgia State University).  Winner of the 2021 David John Ruggiero dissertation prize for best dissertation in the humanities, Center for the Humanities, University of Miami. 

“A League of their Own: Culture and Society in Portugal’s Atlantic Armies, 1624-1668," by Nelson Marques (Instructor, Ransom Everglades School). 

"Partners in Pleasure: State and Private Capital in the Making of Modern Mediterranean Tourism" by Dale Pappas. 

“Projecting the Present on the Past: Unifying Themes and Narrative Complexity in Twelfth-Century English Monastic Chronicles,”  by Stephanie Skenyon (Executive Director of the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, Middlebury, VT). 

 “Conquest and Hagiography: Rewriting Saints after the Normal Conquest," by Gabriela Faundez Rojas

“History at the Speed of Sound: A Transnational Case Study of the Concorde Supersonic Transport as a Reflection of Critical Issues in Postwar Europe,”  Drew Wofford  (Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University). Winner of the 2020 David John Ruggiero dissertation prize for best dissertation in the humanities, Center for the Humanities, University of Miami. 

"Sprints of Citizenship: Black Women Track Stars and the Making of Modern Citizenship in the United States and Jamaica, 1946-1964" by Cat Ariail (Lecturer, Department of History, Middle Tennessee State University)

"Haiti's Resistant Press in the Age of Jean-Claude Duvalier, 1971-1986" by Jennifer Garcon  ( Librarian for Modern and Contemporary Special Collectionsl,  Princeton University )

"Visions of a Modern Nation: Haiti at the World's Fairs" by Hadassah St. Hubert (NEH Program Officer)

"Cultivating Resistance: Haitian-Dominican Communities and the Dominican Sugar Industry, 1915-1990" by  Amelia Hintzen ( Gilder Lehrman Center Fellow, Yale University ).  This dissertation won the 2016 David John Ruggiero Dissertation Award from the UM Center for the Humanities and the Barrett Prize from the Institue for the Advanced Study of the Americas, University of Miami.

"Defeat and Re-Playing Renaissance Civic Identity: The Academy of the Intronati in Siena" by Carolyn Zimmerman (Project Manager, Epic Systems)

"A Family upon a Deep Blue Sea: The Atlantic Life of Eliza Lucas Pinckney" by Megan Hatfield

"Withcraft, Witchdoctors, and Empire: the Proscription and Prosecution of African Medicine and Religion in British Atlantic Colonies, 1760-1960s" by  Danielle N. Boaz  ( Assistant Professor, Department of Africana Studies, UNC-Charlotte ).  This dissertation received an Honorable Mention for the 2015  David John Ruggiero Dissertation Award  from the UM Center for the Humanities.

"The State with Two Centers: The French Monarchy and the Dukes of Pfalz-Zweibrücken in Early Modern Alsace, 1648-1789" by  Stephen Lazer (Lecturer in the School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University).  This dissertation won the 2014 David John Ruggiero Dissertation Award from the UM Center for the Humanities.

"Negotiating the Sacred: Spirituality and Reform in the Age of Enlightenment in Venice and the Veneto" by Simonetta Marin .  

"Mariana of Austria and Imperial Spain: Court, Dynastic, and International Politics in Seventeenth-Century Europe" by  Silvia Zisa Mitchell  (Assistant Professor of History, Purdue University)

"Consuls, Corsairs, and Captives: the Creation of Dutch Diplomacy in the Early Modern Mediterranean, 1596-1699" by  Erica Heinsen-Roach  (Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of History and Politics at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg)

"Gender, Labor, and Virtue in Eighteenth-Century Georgia" by  Lauren Lane  (Department of History, Palmer Trinity School)

"Public Performance: Free People of Color Fashioning Identities in Mid-Nineteenth-Century Cuba" by  Jacqueline Grant  ( Assistant Director of the Upper School at the  Sage Ridge School in Reno, Nevada ).  This dissertation won the Barrett Dissertation Prize from the UM Center for Latin American Studies for the best Ph.D. dissertation written on Latin America by a University of Miami student during the previous academic year.   It also won the 2012 David John Ruggiero Dissertation Award in the Humanities from the UM Center for the Humanities.

"American Women and the Modern Olympic Games -- A Story of Obstacles and Struggles for Participation and Equality" by  Cecile Houry  (Assistant Vice President in the Office of Engagement at Florida International University). This dissertation received the David John Ruggiero Dissertation Award from the Center for the Humanities at the University of Miami.

"Rattling the collective consciousness: Helen Dickens and medical activism in Philadelphia, 1935-1980" by  Ameenah Shakir  (Assistant Professor of History, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University)

"A Pan-African Imagined Community: Anti-Colonialism, Rastafarians and Post-Colonial Tanzania 1961-1992" by  Monique Bedasse  (Assistant Professor, Washington University, St. Louis)

"Tension Under the Sun: Tourism And Identity In Cuba, 1945-2007," by  John Gustavsen  (Belén Preparatory Academy, Miami, FL)

This dissertation won the Barrett Prize from the UM Center for Latin American Studies for the best Ph.D. dissertation written on Latin America by a University of Miami student during the previous academic year.

"Calusa Responses to the Spanish Missionary Enterprise in Post-Contact Florida" by  Carmen Lopez  (Assistant Professor of History, Miami Dade College)

"Neither Southern nor Northern: Miami, Florida and the Black Freedom Struggle in America's Tourist Paradise, 1896-1968" by  Chanelle Rose  (Associate Professor of History at Rowan University)

"The Science of Nation Building: A History of Geographic Sciences in Colombia, 1821-1921”  by  Lina del Castillo  (Assistant Professor of History and Latin American Studies, University of Texas - Austin)

“Bending Steel with Bare Hands: Modernity and the American Superhero in the Twentieth Century,” by  Aldo Regalado  (now at Palmer Trinity School, Miami, Florida)

“Making West Indians Unwelcome: Bananas, Race & the Immigrant Question in Izabal, Guatemala, 1900-1929.” by  Douglas W. Kraft  (now at U.S. Department of State)

”Bridging the Island: Brazilian Elite Views of Spanish America and Themselves 1880 – 1912”  by  Ori Preuss  (now Visiting Asistant Professor at Tel Aviv University, Israel)

"The Mexican Revolution in Taxco de Alarcon, 1920-24: Hidden But Not Forgotten" by  Mercedes Vigon  (now Coordinator, Latin American Master's Program, School of Journalism, Florida International University)

"A Man Chosen by God: The Office of Archbishop in Novgorod, Russia, 1165-1478" by  Michael Paul  (now Assistant Professor of History, Indiana-Purdue University, Indianapolis)

"A City of Children: Boys, Girls, Family, and State in Imperial Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by  Erica Windler  (now Assistant Professor of History, Michigan State University)

"Machado: A Historical Interpretation" by  Fritz Berggren

"Interwar Bolivia and Refugees from Nazism: A Unique Case" by  Mariana Conea  (now Assistant Professor of History, Miami International University of Arts and Design)

"Pearl of the Paraiba No More: The Limits of Industrailization and Modernization in Brazil" by  John Crocitti  (now Assistant Chair of History, San Diego Mesa College, California)

"Constructing the Brazilian Middle Class: São Paulo, 1930-45" by  Cristina Mehrtens  (now Assistant Professor of History, Miami-Dade College, North Campus)

"Civilizational Designs: The Architecture of Colonialism in the Native Parishes of Potosi" by  Emma Sordo  (Assistant Professor of History, Florida International University)

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Robin Faith Bachin

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Hermann Beck

Professor cooper fellow.

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Michael T Bernath

Assoc. professor charlton w. tebeau associate professor director of graduate studies.

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Michael J. Bustamante

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Sumita Chatterjee

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Ph.d. in history.

The Department of History at the University of South Florida offers Ph.D. applicants an enriching program of study, coursework, and directed research. A Ph.D. degree in History can prepare students for a variety of careers in the public and private sectors where research, critical thinking, and writing skills are especially important.

The Ph.D. in History at USF offers three Concentrations (major fields). Students interested in one of these fields should make sure that there is at least one faculty member within the department that would be willing to supervise them in a given major field: 

• History of the Americas (including public history, Florida history, Latin-American history, Transatlantic history, LGBTQ+ history, gender and sexuality history, US and the world, immigration history, indigenous/Native American history, US religious history, and environmental history);
• World History to 1500 (including digital and classical archaeology, the ancient Mediterranean, the medieval Mediterranean, medieval British Isles, gender and sexuality history, and the Italian Renaissance);
• World History since 1500 (including comparative empires, Transatlantic history, gender and sexuality history, Irish history, and the Cold War).

These concentrations, along with minor fields in thematic areas such as public history, the digital humanities, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, and material culture, correspond with the expertise of our faculty, who aim to provide rigorous training in historical analysis and research to our students.

Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Matt King

Graduate Academic Program Specialist: Ruth Borrero

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Prospective and current students should refer to the USF Graduate Catalog of the year they entered the program (or the current year for prospective students) for information on admissions requirements, degree requirements, and university policies related to graduate study.

For admissions requirements specific to the USF History Department, please see our Admissions page  as well as the USF History Ph.D. Catalog page .

For information on the requirements for each specific History concentration, please refer to the USF History Ph.D. Catalog .

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Information about policies and procedures for the PhD program is contained within the History Department PhD Program Manual .

University and department policies and procedures related to diversity, inclusion, sexual harassment, and disability accommodations are included in the History Department Diversity Manual .

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Graduate studies in Caribbean Studies at UM

At the University of Miami, graduate students can complete a Doctoral Concentration in Caribbean Studies in conjunction with the individual Ph.D. requirements for the Departments English , History , and Modern Languages and Literatures .

The scholarly study of the Caribbean has developed as a multi-disciplinary field, and Caribbean-focused faculty members in these departments are committed to bringing interdisciplinary perspectives to bear in their own scholarship and in the training of Ph.D. students. Through the doctoral concentration, graduate students working on the Caribbean gain valuable historical, literary, and/or social scientific perspectives on their own fields of study.  Ph.D. students pursuing the doctoral concentration take a minimum of two Caribbean-focused courses (6 credit hours) within their home department, and a minimum of two Caribbean-focused courses (6 credit hours) outside of their department.

In the  Department of English , faculty publish and teach on Caribbean literary and intellectual histories of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; literatures of race, immigration and diaspora; globalization; black feminist thought; race, sexuality, national identity, and citizenship; popular cultures; and the contemporary visual arts. The department’s additional strengths in American, African American, and African literary studies, as well as in Early Modern literature, British and Irish literatures, and postcolonial studies foster a rich climate for the study of Caribbean literatures and cultures transnationally. In addition, the department supports the publication of Anthurium, a bi-annual, peer-reviewed, open access journal of Caribbean Studies that publishes original works and critical studies of Caribbean literature, theater, film, art, and culture in electronic form. Graduate students have the opportunity to apply for an RA-ship to work as assistant editors on the journal.

Faculty members in the Department of History work on cultural, intellectual, political, and social histories of the Caribbean and Atlantic world from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries. They study histories of colonialism, slavery, revolution, capitalism, emancipation, indenture, empire, nationalism, labor mobilization, the Cold War, neocolonialism, and globalization, through focal points such as law and religion, migration and travel, material cultures and consumption, medicine and healing, gender and sexuality, performance and sport. The department’s additional strengths in African, African diasporic, African American, Early Modern, Latin American, and United States histories encourage transatlantic, transnational, and interdisciplinary perspectives on Caribbean history, culture, and society.

Major areas of faculty focus in the  Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL) , include colonial and postcolonial studies, digital humanities; Caribbean and Latinx performance and theater studies; nineteenth through twenty-first century literatures of the Francophone and Hispanophone Caribbean; sociolinguistics of the Hispanophone Caribbean; literatures of immigration and diaspora; globalization and transnational studies; transnational feminisms; and cultural policy. MLL supports the publication of the Cuban Theater Digital Archive, an online resource for research, teaching, and learning in Cuban theater and performance as well as in related fields. Graduate students in MLL have the opportunity to apply for an RA-ship to work as assistant editors on the digital archive, or to work with senior Caribbeanists in literary and cultural studies research projects. The study of Caribbean literature and culture in the department also include topics in Africana, Arabic, Brazilian, Iberian, early Spanish American, and Latin American cultural and literary studies; as well as in Early Modern studies, gender studies, immigration studies, indigenous studies, and queer studies.

Students pursuing the doctoral concentration are able to take relevant Caribbean-focused graduate courses in other departments. In the  Department of Anthropology , for example, faculty scholarship and teaching on the Caribbean encompasses family and kinship; the cultural politics of race, sexuality, and gender; health, medicine, and human security; Black feminist and queers of color theory; violence and marginalization; patterns of subsistence, mobility, and environmental interaction in prehistoric human populations; and ethnographic methodology and writing. In the  Department of Art and Art History , faculty work on Caribbean and Latin American modernisms, the work of Caribbean women artists, nineteenth century Caribbean portraiture, and Caribbean art in the global imaginary. In the  Department of Musicology  (part of the Frost School of Music) faculty study Caribbean music transnationally, with reference to wider African diasporic histories and cultures, and the contemporary forces and circuits of globalization. Areas of research and teaching focus include religion and healing; identity construction and nationalism; industry and audience; and cultural politics and policy. Students can also request that graduate courses in the  Latin American Studies Program  count towards the doctoral concentration.

Beyond the strengths of UM’s academic departments and the UM Libraries in Caribbean Studies, other university resources plus our location in Miami make UM an ideal site to pursue graduate training in Caribbean Studies. Graduate students have the opportunity to take part in the work of Hemispheric Caribbean Studies. This collective of faculty and graduate students across diverse fields is a university hub for exchange and collaboration, building on the long and distinguished history of Caribbean-focused programming across CAS departments, programs, and centers. Soon our students will also have access to the academic and curricular initiatives that will be promoted by the Miami Center for Global Black Studies and the Program in Native American and Global Indigenous Studies . Graduate students participating in the doctoral concentration also have the chance to take part in lectures, workshops, symposia, and conferences sponsored by the Center for the Humanities  and its interdisciplinary research groups. The Programs in Africana Studies , American Stud ies , Latin American Studies , and Gender and Sexuality Studies  further enrich Caribbean-related programming and opportunities at UM. In addition, graduate students have the chance to take advantage of the rich permanent collections of the Lowe Art Museum , with impressive strengths in Latin American and Caribbean visual art. 

UM faculty members maintain close and collaborative relations with Caribbean-focused colleagues at institutions across the circum-Caribbean and at other South Florida universities. These include: the Interuniversity Institute for Research and Development (Haiti); the Université d’État d’Haïti; the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras; the University of Puerto Rico, Utuado; the Centro de Estudios Avanzados de Puerto Rico y el Caribe; the Universidad del Turabo (Puerto Rico); the University of the West Indies, Mona (Jamaica); the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine (Trinidad and Tobago); the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill (Barbados); and Cuba’s Casa de las Américas, Instituto Superior de Arte, Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas, and Universidad de La Habana. Since 1999, UM Caribbean Literary and Cultural Studies has been a key institutional partner on the annual West Indian Literature Conference , which it hosts every five years. In addition, faculty in English have a long history of collaboration with the Small Axe Project , convening international symposia at UM and Columbia University that culminate in the publication of essays in Small Axe: A Caribbean Journal of Criticism . A current collaboration between the two campuses and the Small Axe Project centers on a cross-disciplinary re-assessment of pivotal decades in modern Jamaican history.

Graduate students from UM, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida International University jointly co-organize the Annual South Florida Latin America and Caribbean Studies Graduate Student Conference , rotating among the three campuses. Our graduate students are also eligible to take courses at FIU—extending the Caribbean-focused offerings available to them—and to take advantage of FIU’s rich library resources.

There is also a long history of UM faculty and graduate student collaboration with institutions in greater Miami such as the Black Archives History & Research Foundation , HistoryMiami Museum , Little Haiti Cultural Center , Pérez Art Museum Miami , the Institute of Contemporary Art , Miami and the Wolfsonian-FIU . Miami is often described as a Caribbean city, and students pursuing the doctoral concentration will find that their opportunities for study and research extend well beyond campus borders.

Some of the research and teaching areas involving faculty and students from several programs and departments are:

• Afro-Asian, Afro-Caribbean Studies, Critical Race Theory
• Archipelagic Caribbean Studies
• Caribbean Intellectual Histories and Social Movements
• Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies
• Comparative Caribbean Studies
• Creole/Creolization Studies
• Diaspo-Caribbean Studies
• Digital Humanities
• Gender, Sexuality and Trans studies in the Caribbean
• Hemispheric Caribbean Studies
• Medicine and Healing
• Migration and Coloniality of Diasporas
• Museum and Archival Studies
• Performance Studies
• Religion and Law
• Among other topics

Mentoring Opportunities and Resources

Graduate students will have access to the following resources and opportunities at UM:

University of Miami Libraries

• The Department of Special Collections is home to a wide array of Caribbean-focused rare books, manuscripts, archival collections, photographs and audio-visual items, maps, architectural drawings, artists’ books, zines, photographic collections, and other research materials. Collections particularly strong in Caribbean materials include the Jay I. Kislak Foundation Collection, one of the most important concerning the history of the early Americas, and the Pan American World Airways Collection, providing insight into the history of commerce and tourism in the twentieth-century Caribbean.
• The Cuban Heritage Collection is home to the largest repository of materials on Cuba outside of the island and the most comprehensive collection of resources about Cuban exile history and the global Cuban diaspora experience.  

Open access publication in Caribbean Studies. Editorial assistantship positions for graduate students in the English department.  Visit the Anthurium website .  

Research Assistantships and co-teaching

Research Assistantships and co-teaching of upper division courses in Caribbean Studies.

  Cuban Theater Digital Archive

The Cuban Theater Digital Archive (CTDA) is a resource for research, teaching and learning in Cuban theater and performance.  Visit the Cuban Theater Digital Archive website .  

Hemispheric Institute for Performance and Politics

Our graduate students can take team-taught seminars hosted by the institute that combine the face-to-face quality of traditional classrooms with online collaboration, enabling students throughout the Americas to communicate and work together online. Students can also participate in the Hemi’s Caribbean Performativities Working Group as well as in the Encuentros and the Hemi Graduate Student Initiative. As a member institution, we also have access to the Hemispheric Institute Digital Video Library (HIDVL), which includes over 900 hours of videos of performance practices in the Americas.

UM Sources of Funding for UM Graduate Students in Caribbean Studies

In addition to the support provided by their own departments, graduate students are eligible to seek research funding from these internal sources:

• University of Miami Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas : UMIA Field Research Grants; UMIA Distinguished Fellowships
• College of Arts and Sciences : Academic Year Dissertation Award; Max and Peggy Kriloff Student Travel Scholarships; Summer Research Fellowships
• Center for the Humanities Dissertation Fellowships
• Dean’s Academic Year Dissertation Awards
• Dean’s Summer Research Fellowships
• Graduate School Dissertation Fellowships
• Dave Abrams and Gene Banning Pan Am Research Grant   for students working in the Pan Am Collection
• The Goizueta Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program  provides funding for doctoral students who wish to undertake dissertation research in the CHC
• Through the College of Arts and Sciences’ UGrow (Graduate Opportunities at Work) Program. Graduate students have the opportunity to apply for nine-month placements in non-teaching units at the university or in off-campus organizations, in place of their regular teaching assistantship assignments. Since 2015, students have worked on Caribbean-focused projects in the University of Miami Libraries (including the Cuban Heritage Collection ) and at HistoryMiami Museum . In addition, Caribbean-focused graduate students have interned on important projects in UM’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement that have culminated in exhibitions and publications.

Faculty Mentors

The University of Miami has more than 60 faculty members working on Caribbean studies across several schools. 

For questions about Caribbean Studies offerings at UM, please contact:

• Jafari Allen, Africana Studies and Anthropology,   [email protected]
• Donette Francis, American Studies and English, [email protected]
• Lillian Manzor, Modern Languages and Literatures, [email protected]
• Yolanda Martínez-San Miguel, Modern Languages and Literatures, [email protected]
• Kate Ramsey, History, [email protected]
• Patricia Saunders, English, [email protected]

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The Department of Art & Art History offers graduate study centered on the intersection between studio practice, the humanities, and the liberal arts. Our three-year MFA program is designed to provide our students with the skills needed for creative development and professional success in traditional and conceptual-based practices, and/or teaching studio art as a future career. Under the tutelage of highly regarded artists and art historians, our talented students engage in research in the following areas:

* digital imaging/illustration + multimedia, * photography, * printmaking, * sculpture (glass, installation, social practice), admissions overview.

Applicants to the MFA program will be selected for admission based on submission of the following materials by the  February 15, 2025 application deadline: 

• The Graduate School general application.
• Three letters of recommendation (submitted through the Graduate School application).
• Official copies of all undergraduate transcript(s) showing the date(s) the BA, BS, or BFA degree was awarded. Transcripts must show no less than 3.0 for the overall GPA, and should be mailed directly to the department (see address below).
• A copy of your TOEFL exam, showing a minimum score of 80 ( for international students only ).
• And, most importantly, the completed MFA application, which must be uploaded via the department’s MFA Application Portal as a single PDF file. The portfolio must include the following:
• A personal statement about your previous academic training, your desire to engage in graduate work, and your interest in the MFA program at UM.
• An updated CV or resume.
• An artist portfolio of digital images, not to exceed 20 images. Portfolios that include more than 20 images will not be considered.
• A completed Teaching Assistantship application form. Assistantships are competitive and are not guaranteed with admission into the program.

It is highly recommended that all applicants demonstrate that they have completed advanced coursework in the area s/he/they wish to study, as well as related professional and/or exhibition experience. To be competitive, prospective applicants should contact the Director of Graduate Studies and/or the area head of their proposed concentration to schedule a meeting or phone interview before applying.

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Applications for the MFA program are only considered for the Fall semester following the application deadline. In other words, the MFA program does not admit students in the Spring term. The application process opens on October 1st of each year and requires prospective students to successfully complete THREE steps (listed below). Please ensure you have submitted all documents by the February 15, 2025 deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered, regardless of the applicant’s merit.

To be considered, please submit the following:

• A general application must be initiated through the Graduate School in order to be admitted into the University of Miami. Through the Graduate School, applicants will submit their personal contact information, request their three letters of recommendation, and pay the $85.00 application fee. The Grad School application can be found here .
•  A specialized MFA application must next be submitted to the Department of Art & Art History via the department’s MFA Application Portal , which can be accessed here (or by clicking on hyperlinked text).

Once applicants have completed the informational fields in the portal, they will be asked to upload a portfolio, which must be a single/combined PDF file. The system will not permit you to upload multiple documents. As stated above, the portfolio should include the following:

• A personal statement of interest in the MFA program at UM. In this essay, please describe your past experiences and why you feel you are ready to undertake graduate work at UM.
• A portfolio of 20 digital images of your recent artwork. If you would like the faculty to consider additional images, please provide a link (or hyperlink) to your website in your personal statement or CV.
• A completed Teaching Assistantship application form (if the applicant is seeking financial assistance). Assistantships include a stipend of $21,915  per year, plus a full tuition waiver and subsidized health insurance.** The Teaching Assistantship application form can be found here .
• Lastly, all applicants must mail official copies of their undergraduate transcript(s) directly to the department. If you have received multiple undergraduate degrees, you will need to send official transcripts for ALL programs. Sending unofficial copies will delay the graduation process if you are accepted. Please have official copies sent to:

Things to Consider While Applying

As previously stated, assistantships are competitive and are not guaranteed with admission into the program. That having been said, students can be admitted into the program without department funding, though this requires him/her/they to pay out-of-pocket for the MFA degree.

Even with a Teaching Assistantship, studying in Miami is an expensive undertaking. For the average cost of attending UM as a graduate student (without financial aid), please click here .

If you are an international applicant, please click here to see additional instructions on how to submit foreign transcripts and TOEFL scores. If you need to complete the TOEFL, please have your scores sent directly to the department, or include official/notarized copies as additional pages in your MFA portfolio application.

The next application deadline is February 15, 2025 for admission to the 2024-25 academic year.

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We are looking for applicants with a record of outstanding achievement and evidence of potential success in graduate studies, attributes which can be measured in various ways such as grades, recommendations, written work, and test scores. Students with a master’s degree from an accredited institution may apply for admission to the doctoral program. Students with a bachelor’s degree only and with very strong credentials may be admitted into the doctoral program. Applicants must meet the admissions requirements set by both the graduate school, which are listed in its materials, and the department of history.

Because one of the strengths of our program is a close working relationship between faculty members and students, we cannot always accept qualified applicants when no one in the department can provide the guidance they need in their area of interest. Applicants should explore the listing of faculty on our website and contact the DGS or relevant faculty members if they have any questions.

Application Requirements 

• A completed application form.
• A completed financial aid application, if seeking aid.
• Three letters of recommendation, preferably from applicant’s former professors.
• Recent Graduate Record Examination scores on the General Test.
• TOEFL scores (for international students).
• Official transcripts.
• the student’s background and education;
• the student’s interests (field, topic, etc.); 
• why the student wants to pursue a graduate degree in history at the University of Miami;
• what the student plans to do with the degree upon completion. This statement constitutes a very important part of the application review process and should indicate the student’s understanding of the professional nature of the training that the student is about to begin.
• A representative writing sample.

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Curriculum Requirements 

This course is normally given in the fall semester. All students are required to take the Historiography course in their first year. This course counts for 3 of the 30 credits.

 Typically, students take HIS 701 and HIS 702 in their 2 nd  and 3 rd  semesters in the program.  The credit hours from these courses are included in the total required.

 The comprehensive examination for the M.A. degree in history is an oral examination in two fields that will normally not exceed two hours. Although the exam is in two fields, all members of the advisory committee will participate. Students selecting the thesis examination should expect questioning on the thesis as well as their fields during the examination. For such students the comprehensive exam also will act as a thesis defense. For a list of fields, see below.

 Students may, if they wish, write an M.A. thesis. Students who elect this option should consult with their advisor. Any student writing a thesis should register for 6 credit hours of HIS 810, which count toward the 30 required credit hours.

Students must apply for graduation in their penultimate semester (i.e. fall semester for spring semester graduation).

Upon admission to the master’s program in history, the student is assigned a provisional major advisor. An advisory committee of three, including the major advisor and a faculty member representing the student’s secondary field, must be formed no later than the student’s second semester in the program. There are then two options for completing the masters. One requires 30 credit hours of coursework and an exam. The other requires 24 credit hours of coursework, a master’s thesis (6 thesis credit hours), and an exam. In the case of both options, one member of the committee may be from a cognate discipline, but this is not required. It is the responsibility of the student and the advisor to form the committee and to notify the DGS of its composition. The major advisor chairs the advisory committee and oversees the student’s course of study and progress in the program. The advisory committee also administers the oral comprehensive exam that is given in the case of either option. In the case of the second (thesis) option, the advisory committee and the thesis committee are usually, but not necessarily, composed of the same faculty members.

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With a program and faculty that are recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally, the history department at the University of Miami is dedicated to producing Ph.D.s of the highest quality.  Our selective program offers close, individualized training for the next generation of teachers and researchers who will shape and lead the historical profession.  While we have particular strengths in the histories of Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, and the United States, our faculty shares interests that cut across geographies: gender and sexuality; religion; race and ethnicity; law; and economy, among others.  Additionally, we have a strong commitment to interdisciplinarity, as we actively maintain bridges to other departments, programs, and centers at the University of Miami.  Our graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of these dynamic scholarly connections as they cultivate their own intellectual pursuits.

We are looking for applicants with a record of outstanding academic achievement and evidence of potential success in graduate studies, attributes which can be measured in various ways such as grades, recommendations, written work, and test scores. Students with a master’s from an accredited institution may apply for admission to the doctoral program. Students with a bachelor’s degree only and with very strong credentials may be admitted into the doctoral program. Applicants must meet the admissions requirements set by both the graduate school, which are listed in its materials, and the department of history.

Because one of the strengths of our program is a close working relationship between faculty members and students, we cannot always accept qualified applicants when no one in the department can provide the guidance they need in their area of interest. Applicants should explore the listing of faculty on our website and contact the DGS or relevant faculty members if they have any questions.

The complete application contains:

• A completed application form.
• A completed financial aid application, if seeking aid.
• Three letters of recommendation, preferably from the applicant’s former professors.
• Recent Graduate Record Examination scores. 
• For international students, TOEFL scores.
• Official transcripts.
• the student’s background and education;
• the student’s interests (field, topic, etc.);
• why the student wants to pursue a graduate degree in history at the University of Miami; and
• what the student plans to do with the degree upon completion. This statement constitutes a very important part of the application review process and should indicate the student’s understanding of the professional nature of the training that the student is about to begin.
• A representative writing sample.

Admission from M.A. to Ph.D. Status

Students admitted at the master’s level who are performing well in their studies are encouraged to proceed to Ph.D. status. Advisors who believe that a student should be admitted to the Ph.D. program, and have the consent of the student, inform the DGS of this desire early in the spring semester and at least before the annual departmental meeting reviewing graduate students’ progress. The request is then reviewed by the department at its annual meeting for recommendation to the graduate committee. Students who move from the M.A. to the Ph.D. program are eligible for the same number of years’ aid as students entering the Ph.D. program directly from the B.A., minus the years of aid they have already received. For course requirements, see below.

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Curriculum Requirements

The required credit hours of coursework are only the formal minimum.  Although course work is necessary preparation for the comprehensive examination, students are examined on the mastery of fields of knowledge rather than courses.  The number of courses taken depends on the student’s background, choice of fields, nature of related work, language skills, etc.  Courses should be selected only after consultation with the Major Advisor.

This course is normally given in the fall semester.  All students are required to take the Historiography course in their first year.  The credit hours from this course are included in the total required.

Typically, students take HIS 701 and HIS 702 in their 2 nd  and 3 rd  semesters in the program.  The credit hours from these courses are included in the total required.

Typically, students take HIS 762 in their forth semester in the program. The credit hours from this course are included in the total required.

Typically, students take HIS 722 in their 5 th  semester in the program.  The credit hours from this course are included in the total required.

  Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge in at least one foreign language.  Reading knowledge in additional languages may be required by the major advisor. 

The comprehensive examination for Ph.D. candidates consists of written and oral examinations in three fields.  All doctoral students are expected to take their comprehensive exams no later than their 6 th  semester in the program.  

 Following the completion of course credit hours, students will need to take sufficient dissertation research credit hours (HIS 830 if before the comprehensive examination has been passed; HIS 840 after passage of the comprehensive examination) to reach a total of 60 credit hours beyond the B.A. in order to receive the doctorate.  Graduate School rules require that students take a minimum of 12 dissertation credit hours.  Students who enter the Ph.D. program with an M.A. from another university or from another program at the University of Miami receive 30 credit hours towards the 60 credit hour requirement.

For requirements relating to the dissertation, see below.

As indicated, the number of required course credit hours varies depending on the student’s previous graduate work, but all students must reach a total of 60 credit hours beyond the B.A.

Upon admission to the program, the student is assigned a provisional major advisor.  As noted above, students should then concur or select a different advisor by the beginning of the second semester in the program. An advisory committee of four or five, including the major advisor and faculty members representing the second and third fields, must be formed no later than the student’s third semester in the program. It is the responsibility of the student and the advisor to form this committee and notify the DGS of its composition. The major advisor chairs the advisory committee and oversees the student’s course of study and progress in the program. The advisory committee will also administer the oral and written comprehensive examinations. Students may change advisor and other committee members throughout the program provided that the faculty member(s) selected agree(s).

Incompletes

All incompletes from the fall semester must be made up by the official end of the following spring semester. All incompletes from the spring semester must be made up before the official start of the subsequent fall semester. No student will be allowed to proceed to exams until all incompletes have been made up.

Languages Requirement

Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language is required. More than one foreign language may be required if the major advisor deems it necessary. 

Comprehensive Examinations

It is the responsibility of the student and major advisor to organize the comprehensive examinations. Students may take them at any time of the year that classes are in session.  Arrangements for the exams, including selection of their dates and a final list of committee members, should be made by the end of the first month of the semester in question, with notification to the Department Chair and DGS.

The student takes the written part of the examinations in three history fields, which are normally administered over a period of two successive weeks. The portion for each field is four hours in duration. Only after the advisory committee deems that the student has successfully passed the written portions for each field is the student permitted to take the oral part of the examination.

The oral section covers the three history fields and is approximately two hours in duration. The prospectus may form part of the discussion, but the examination will focus on coverage of the fields. The committee consists of at least three faculty members.

The student advances to candidate status after passing the comprehensive examinations and submitting an acceptable dissertation prospectus.

Students who have not already received a master’s degree from the University of Miami will be awarded an M.A. upon successful completion of their doctoral comprehensive exams.

Dissertation

After passing the examinations, students form a dissertation committee. This may be the original advisory committee, but it may also be revised to meet the needs of the dissertation work. The students, in consultation with the Major Advisor, put forward the names of individuals suggested to serve on the dissertation committee. The committee must be comprised of at least three members within the department and one outside the department. The committee is then approved and appointed by the dean of the graduate school.

The dissertation must make a significant contribution to the candidate’s field of specialization. It must meet the highest standards of research, substance, and form, and demonstrate an ability to conduct and report independent and original scholarly investigation.

The student must apply for graduation in his or her penultimate semester (i.e. fall for spring semester).

Upon completion of the dissertation and its tentative approval by the dissertation committee, the student takes a final oral examination that is a “defense” of the dissertation and that lasts for approximately two hours. It is open to the university community.  Following the defense of the dissertation, the dissertation committee will render its decision to accept or reject the dissertation. Approval of the dissertation must be indicated by the signature of all members of the dissertation committee.

Chronological/Geographical fields:

• Medieval Europe
• Early Modern Europe
• Modern Europe
• Early American History
• Modern U.S. History
• Colonial Latin America
• Modern Latin America

Topical Fields. These must cover either two of the geographic or two of the temporal fields listed above.:

• African American History  
• African Diaspora
• Colonialism
• Race and Ethnicity
• Gender and Sexuality
• History of Religion
• History of Science and Medicine
• History of Crime and Law
• Political History
• Diplomatic History
• Urban and Environmental History
• Economic History
• Business History
• Labor History
• History of Sport
• Military History
• Cultural and Intellectual History
• Public History
• Atlantic World
• Renaissance
• Mediterranean World
• Empires and Nations
• Global 19 th   Century

Students may create their own fields in consultation with their advisory committee. The student opting for this approach must file a plan of study listing relevant courses, the faculty member(s) involved, and the rationale. To pursue the individualized concentration, the student must obtain written approval of the plan by the major advisor, DGS, and the Department Chair.

The plan and signed approvals are placed in the student’s file. With rare exceptions, a customized field may not be the major field of study.

Concentrations

Ph.d. in history with a concentration in caribbean studies.

This is an interdisciplinary concentration to be earned in conjunction with the individual Ph.D. requirements for the departments of English, History, and Modern Languages and Literatures. Ph.D. students pursuing the doctoral concentration take a minimum of two Caribbean-focused courses (6 credit hours) within their home department, and a minimum of two Caribbean-focused courses (6 credit hours) outside of their department.

Students pursuing the doctoral concentration in Caribbean Studies must take as part of their required course credit hours a minimum of four Caribbean-focused courses (12 credit hours) as shown below.

For courses  not listed as fulfilling requirements for the concentration,  the student should reach out to the professor to obtain the following confirmation to get the course approved:

1. at least 50% content of the course focuses on the Caribbean region 

2. that the student’s papers for the class and/or the final project should focus on Caribbean studies.

Guidelines for one-time approval of a course with less than 50% of Caribbean content:

If you are taking this course to meet the Caribbean Concentration requirements, you will need to supplement the readings for the course in consultation with the departmental Caribbean Concentration representative and your advisor so that it meets the reading requirement of 50% content in Caribbean studies (i.e. the additional readings include at least one Caribbean focused reading for 7 weeks or more of the course).  Your final project will also need to meet the requirement by focusing on a topic in the field of Caribbean Studies.

Students must demonstrate a reading knowledge in at least one foreign language.  Reading knowledge in additional languages may be required by the major advisor.  For more information on fulfilling language requirements, see below.

 As indicated, the number of required course credit hours varies depending on the student’s previous graduate work, but all students must reach a total of 60 credit hours beyond the B.A.

Medieval and Early Modern Studies 

Graduate concentration in medieval and early modern studies.

The Medieval and Early Modern Studies Concentration is an interdisciplinary concentration to be earned in conjunction with the individual Ph.D. requirements for the departments of English, History, and Modern Languages and Literatures (Romance Studies, Spanish, and French). Graduate students will continue to be housed in any one of the three departments and must fulfill the requirements of their discipline. To qualify for the Concentration, students must successfully complete a minimum of two courses (6 credit hours) in medieval and/or early modern studies in one or both of the other two departments, substituting for courses within their department; and a minimum of two courses (6 credit hours) in medieval and/or early modern studies within their home department. Thus, for example, a student whose home department is History would need to take two courses in medieval and/or early modern studies in History and then either two courses in English or MLL or one course in English   and one course in MLL.  A list of courses for the academic year is posted regularly on the website of the Center for the Humanities .

The major goals of the Ph.D. in History are 1) to ground students in historical knowledge and scholarship at the most sophisticated level; 2) to provide each with the skills necessary to cultivate an area of specialization and an original research agenda; 3) to train students for teaching at the college/university level; and 4) to prepare graduates to obtain appropriate employment.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will grasp historical knowledge and scholarship at the most sophisticated level.
• Students will cultivate an area of specialization and carry out an original research agenda.
• Students will demonstrate the ability to teach at the college/university level.

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The 20 best wide receivers in the history of the Miami Dolphins

By russell s. baxter | aug 20, 2024.

The days of a punishing ground attack and a sturdy defense were part of the early days of the Miami Dolphins, as well as many successful teams in the National Football League. However, things changed for this franchise in the early 1980s thanks to a gifted passer that is enshrined to Canton Ohio.

Dan Marino put up electric stats in his 17 seasons in South Florida. Still, the team made just one Super Bowl appearance with him at the helm. All told, Don Shula and Jimmy Johnson commandeered some of the top attacks in the league.

Of course, someone had to catch all those passes. These days, this franchise once again feature a high-flying passing attack with arguably the best player at his position in the league (along with a very talented partner). Hence, here’s a look at the Dolphins’ first 58 seasons in terms of the 20 greatest wide receivers to suit up for the organization.

Criteria for selection

When it comes to putting together this list, it's more than just who has the most catches, most receiving yards, and most touchdown grabs in the proud history of this club. Those numbers are certainly huge factors, but those numbers aren’t the sole criteria when ranking these performers.

Impact for the team, as well as the league, is also a key component. So are individual awards such as Pro Bowl invitations (which meant much more decades ago than they do today), as well as All-Pro honors. Longevity is also a major factor, although in this era of free agency there are players who certainly take advantage of the open market. Then again, as with any list that goes as deep as 20 players, there are certainly some exceptions when it comes a player’s time with a franchise.

Of course, the order here is highly subjective and makes for great conversation. In any case, this exercise should provide some great memories (or current thoughts) for fans of the ‘Fins.

The 20 wide receivers in Miami Dolphins history

20. devone bess.

The former undrafted free agent from the University of Hawaii is hardly a household name. However, that doesn’t mean that Devone Bess didn’t enjoy a productive five-year stint with the Dolphins. His five seasons with the franchise saw him combine for 321 receptions, good for 3,447 yards and a dozen scores.

Bess was third on the squad with 54 catches during his rookie campaign. He led the team with 76 catches in 2009, his second year in South Florida, and was second on the club with a career-high 79 grabs in 2010. That season, he also set personal bests in receiving yards (820) and TD catches (5). It may surprise some that Bess ranks ninth in franchise annals with 321 receptions. He also contributed heavily on punt returns.

19. Kenny Stills

He goes somewhat unnoticed when it comes to productive wide receivers for this franchise, However, during his four-year stay with the franchise, Kenny Stills was quite productive. The former University of Oklahoma product began his career with the Saints in 2013, but was dealt to Miami two years later.

While the talented performer had his ups and downs with consistency with the ‘Fins, he certainly knew his way to the end zone. In 63 regular-season contests, he caught 164 passes, good for 2,566 yards and 24 touchdowns. He was part of a playoff team with Miami in 2016, catching five passes for 82 yards in a loss at Pittsburgh. Stills was traded to the Houston Texans in 2019, but finished his career with the Saints.

18. Tony Martin

A fifth-round draft choice of the Jets in 1989, Tony Martin would enjoy two different stints with Miami. From 1990-93, he totaled 109 receptions for 1,722 yards and nine scores. After stints with San Diego and the Atlanta, he returned in 1999 and totaled 93 catches for 1,430 yards and five TDs in two seasons.

Do the math and Martin’s days with the ‘Fins added up to 202 grabs for 3,152 yards and 14 trips to the end zone. Meanwhile, four of his six campaigns with the franchise resulted in postseason appearances. Ironically, he was part of the 1994 Chargers that lost to the 49ers in Super Bowl XXIX, and also played for the 1998 Falcons, who fell to the Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII. Both games were played in South Florida.

17. Brian Hartline

He is currently getting ready to begin his eighth season as a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ coaching staff. Back in 2009, wide receiver Brian Hartline was a fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins. He would suit up for a half-dozen seasons with the ‘Fins, and ranks 10th in franchise history with 298 receptions.

While Hartline only reached the end zone 12 times during his stint with the club, he would lead the team in catches and receiving yards in both 2012 and ’13. Over that span, he combined for 150 grabs, good for 2,089 yards and five scores. The 6’2, 180-pound performer was a 1,000-yard receiver in each of those aforementioned seasons. Hartline’s NFL career ended with a one-year stint with the Browns in 2015.

16. Oronde Gadsden

He was an undrafted free agent who made an impact with this franchise until injuries became a factor. Former Winston-Salem State wide receiver Oronde Gadsden had impressive size at 6’2 and 215 pounds. During his first four NFL campaigns, the imposing wideout showed that he knew his way to the end zone.

Gadsden missed only a pair of contests those first four years, snaring a combined 202 passes for 2,976 yards and 22 touchdowns. The Dolphins, under the command of Jimmy Johnson and Dave Wannstedt, respectively, reached the postseason in each of those campaigns. Gadsden totaled 23 catches for 288 yards and two TDs in seven postseason contests, but missed a combined 20 games his final two years.

15. Brandon Marshall

He certainly made his way around the National Football League during an impressive 13-year career. Originally a fourth-round draft choice of the Denver Broncos in 2006, talented Brandon Marshall played for six different teams. His career resume reads 970 receptions, good for 12,351 yards and 83 scores.

After four seasons in the Mile High City, Marshall was dealt to the Dolphins for a pair of second-round picks in 2010 and ’11. He spent two seasons in South Florida, playing and starting in 30 games. He totaled 167 grabs for 2,228 yards and nine touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl honors in 2011. The former Central Florida product amassed 86 and 81 receptions, respectively, during his two-year stay with the franchise.

14. Mike Wallace

He began his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he quickly emerged as one of the top deep threats in the league. Former Ole Miss standout Mike Wallace was a third-round pick in 2009. In four seasons with Mike Tomlin’s club, he caught 235 passes for 4,042 yards (17.3 average) and 32 TDs.

In 2013, he inked a five-year, $60 million deal with the Dolphins. In a text at the time to NFL.com’s Albert Breer, Wallace stated “Just ready to start this next chapter in my life…” He wound up playing only two seasons with Miami, starting all 32 games from 2013-14. He finished with 140 receptions for 1,792 yards (12.8 average) and 15 TDs. The big plays were few and far between. In 2015, he was dealt to Minnesota.

13. DeVante Parker

A first-round pick by the Dolphins in 2015, former University of Louisville wideout DeVante Parker spent his final two seasons in Foxborough. He would eventually ink a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, he had a change of heart and decided to retire in May 2024 .

As for his tenure in South Florida, the 14th overall selection in ’15 played only full season with the club in seven campaigns with Miami. He did lead the Fins in receptions in 2019 (72) and 2020 (63). The former year was his best as a pro. Along with those catches, Parker totaled a team-best 1,202 receiving yards (16.7 average), and led the team with nine touchdowns. His 338 grabs rank eighth in Dolphins’ annals.

12. Duriel Harris

He was a third-round pick by the organization in 1976. New Mexico State product Duriel Harris spent a total of nine seasons with the Dolphins. He ranks 12th in club history with 269 catches. Those grabs added up to 4,534 yards—an impressive 16.9 yards per reception. He finished with just 18 touchdown catches.

Harris also holds another small chapter in franchise history, although not for the right reasons. In a 1981 Monday night game vs. the Eagles at the Orange Bowl, he caught a 17-yard TD pass from Don Strock in the fourth quarter. He celebrated with an elaborate spike, but injured his knee in the process. Harris’s best season came that year, when he finished with team-highs in catches (53) and receiving yards (911).

11. Jaylen Waddle

It arguably started with the selection of Julio Jones by the Atlanta Falcons. He was the sixth overall player drafted in 2011. The University of Alabama has had eight wide receivers chosen in the first round since ’11, including a pair in 2021. That year, the Miami Dolphins opted for Jaylen Waddle with the sixth pick.

Obviously, the former Crimson Tide standout has enjoyed a very solid start to his career. In his debut campaign, he set a new rookie record with 104 receptions (broken by the Rams’ Puka Nacua in 2023). In three years in South Florida, Waddle has totaled 251 catches for 3,385 yards and 18 touchdowns. He’s rolled up 1,000-plus receiving yards in each of his three seasons, and may be just getting warmed up.

10. Irving Fryar

He was the first overall pick in 1984 NFL Draft by the rival New England Patriots, and he would enjoy a long professional career with a total of four teams. Irving Fryar’s career pass-catching totals read 851 receptions for 12,785 yards and 84 scores. In 1993, he asked to be dealt to the division-rival Dolphins.

The former Cornhusker’s stint with his new team was short, but very sweet. In each of his first two seasons with Don Shula’s club, he earned a Pro Bowl invitation. In three years with the ‘Fins, he started every game—including three postseason contests. His regular-season totals read 199 catches for 3,190 and 20 TDs. His final game with the club came in a ’95 playoff loss, which was also Shula’s career finale.

9. Howard Twilley

He was a member of the original Dolphins, born out of expansion in 1966. He would spend 11 seasons with the club, including the early days that saw the team compile a hardly-unexpected 15-39-1 record its first four years of existence. Then came the hiring of Don Shula in 1970, and things would quickly change.

In ’66, former University of Tulsa product Howard Twilley was a 12th-round pick by the Dolphins in the AFL Draft, and a 14th-round selection by the Vikings in the NFL Draft. He opted for the former and spent 11 years with Shula’s club. Miami was a run-heavy offense, but Twilley still caught a respectable 212 passes for 3,064 yards and 23 scores. He also caught a 28-yard TD pass in the club’s Super Bowl VII victory.

8. Jarvis Landry

He led the Miami Dolphins in receptions in four consecutive seasons, including his rookie campaign in 2014. Former LSU star Jarvis Landry was the 63rd overall selection in ’14, and in his four seasons with the franchise would not only put up impressive numbers, but earned three straight trips to the Pro Bowl.

Landry totaled 84, 110, 94, and a league-high 112 receptions, respectively, during his days in South Florida. He never missed a game in his four years with the ‘Fins. All told, his 400 catches came on 570 targets, an impressive 70.2 reception percentage. It added up to 4,038 yards and 22 scores. He’s one of only six players in franchise history with 400-plus catches. Landry was dealt to the Browns in 2018.

7. Chris Chambers

A second-round draft choice in 2001 from the University of Wisconsin, wideout Chris Chambers put together a solid career in six-plus seasons with the organization. He led the Dolphins in receptions three times, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2005, but he was dealt to the Chargers during the 2007 season.

As for his days with the Dolphins, the former Badger ranks fifth in franchise history with 405 receptions. His 5,688 receiving yards are topped only by Mark Duper, Mark Clayton, and Nat Moore, respectively. He also trails only the aforementioned trio in team annals when it comes to touchdown grabs (43). His best year came in ’05, when he totaled 82 catches for 1,138 yards and 11 TDs, the latter tying a personal best.

6. O.J. McDuffie

He enjoyed a solid career in Happy Valley, and wound up as first-round draft choice of the Dolphins 31 years ago. Former Penn State standout O.J. McDuffie was the 25th overall selection in 1993, and spent all eight of his NFL seasons with Miami. The one-time Nittany Lions missed one game in his first six years.

McDuffie ranks fourth in franchise history with 415 receptions. What stood out about those first half-dozen seasons was the fact that his catches and receiving yards went up each year. The final campaign in the stretch was in 1998, when he led the entire NFL with 90 grabs. Along with those aforementioned catches, McDuffie ranks fifth in team annals in receiving yards (5,074) and sixth in TD receptions (249).

5. Tyreek Hill

There will be some who question why a player who has only been a member of the franchise for two seasons would already rank so high on this list. Of course, Tyreek Hill is no ordinary player . He’s been a Pro Bowler in each of his eight NFL seasons, and earned All-Pro honors five times, twice with the Dolphins.

The deal to acquire Hill from the Chiefs cost Miami five draft choices. Still, his two seasons with Mike McDaniel’s club are nearly identical, and highly impressive. He totaled a team-record 119 catches in 2022, and duplicated that number this past season. He led the league in 2023 with a franchise-high 1,799 receiving yards, breaking the club record he set in ’22 (1,710). Hill led the NFL with 13 TD grabs in 2023.

4. Nat Moore

He played in a total of 13 seasons with the club. That’s tied for sixth in Dolphins’ history with Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor. However, no wide receiver in the team’s storied history suited up for more campaigns than Nat Moore. He was a third-round pick in 1974, and played his entire career with the ‘Fins.

Moore ranks third in team annals with 510 receptions. Those grabs added up to 7,546 yards, and 74 of those catches resulted in touchdowns. That latter figure ranks second in club history behind Mark Clayton (81). He earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors in 1977, when he caught 52 passes for 765 yards and an NFL-high 12 TD receptions. Moore totaled 23 catches for 291 yards and three scores in 14 postseason games.

3. Mark Duper

He joined the club as a second-round pick from Northwestern State in 1982. Mark Duper played in only two games his rookie campaign, and did not catch a pass. He would more than make up for that over the following 10 seasons. The three-time Pro Bowler ranks second in team history with 511 receptions.

Meanwhile, Duper’s 8,869 receiving yards are the most in franchise history. He averaged an impressive 17.4 yards per catch during his 11 seasons, and his 59 TD grabs trail only Mark Clayton (81) and Nat Moore (74) in team annals. He amassed at least 1,000 receiving yards four times. In 10 postseason games with the ‘Fins, Duper caught 32 passes for 595 yards (18.6) and a franchise-record five TD receptions.

2. Paul Warfield

It’s a little difficult not to have a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the top spot on this list. However, keep in mind that wide receiver Paul Warfield spent only five seasons with the Miami Dolphins. Still, his amazing big-play ability and overall impact on Don Shula’s offense speaks volumes.

After six seasons with the Browns, Warfield joined the Dolphins via trade in 1970. He ranks a mere 32nd in team history with 156 catches, but he amassed 3,355 yards, a mind-boggling 21.5 yards per reception. He reached the end zone 33 times in just 60 regular-season contests with the club. Warfield earned Pro Bowl honors all five years in Miami, was named All-Pro in 1971 and ’73 and earned a pair of Super Bowl titles.

1. Mark Clayton

In 1983, the Miami Dolphins watched as quarterback Dan Marino slipped in the draft. The team selected him with the 27th overall pick. Seven rounds later and with the 223rd selection, the organization invested in University of Louisville wideout Mark Clayton. It was one of the wisest choices in franchise history .

As a rookie, he caught only six passes for 114 yards and one TD in 14 outings. A year later, he produced one of the great wide receiving seasons in NFL annals . He totaled 73 grabs for 1,389 yards (19.0 average), with basically one-fourth of his catches (18) going for touchdowns. In 10 seasons with Miami, he earned five Pro Bowl invitations. Clayton is the club’s all-time leader in receptions (550) and TD catches (81).

The 10 best wide receivers in Dolphins history by receiving yards

Department of History

Ph.d. program overview.

The Ph.D. program in History trains students in the skills of conducting original historical research and crafting original historical arguments. In the course of their work as historians, Brown scholars draw on a wide range of methods and engage with a variety of audiences. While training emphasizes the core skills of academic research, writing, and teaching at the college and university level, the program’s goals do not end there. Many Brown Ph.D. students explore teaching and writing for different settings and prepare for a breadth of careers that value the skills that obtaining a Ph.D. in History entails.

Students are expected to complete Brown’s Ph.D. program in five to six years. As a mid-sized program, the department values and cultivates attentive and hands-on faculty who work closely with students throughout their progress towards a degree. Critically, students in an entering cohort proceed through the program together, so that discussions across fields, geographies, and chronologies are built into the Ph.D. program.

Students accepted into the History Ph.D. program who remain in good standing are guaranteed funding for six years. Ph.D. students not supported by external fellowships work typically as teaching assistants in the second, third, and fifth (and, if relevant, a portion of the sixth) years of their program. There are also opportunities to apply for conference, research, and study grants either through the History Department or the Graduate School.

The information presented here is a summary of the Ph.D. program. For a more detailed description, see the Department of History Graduate Handbook. Prospective students should also read carefully the information supplied on the website of Brown’s Graduate School.

The Program is divided into two stages:

Stage 1: Coursework and preparation for the Preliminary Exams (Years 1-3)

During the first and second years, students take seminars that introduce the major historiographical questions and methodologies of various subfields and develop their research skills. They identify the three fields for their Preliminary Exams and begin preparation for the exams, which are usually taken in December of the third year. Students are expected to teach as teaching assistants in their second and third years.

History offers five types of Ph.D. courses, typically to be completed within the first three years of a student’s program:

1)    Required seminars (4): "History Now" features cutting-edge historical research and writing, including that being written by History faculty members; "The Roots of History" traces the development of the historical profession, focusing on the major methodological and theoretical landmarks in that development; an advanced workshop, "Writing History," guides students through the writing of a publishable paper; a Dissertation Prospectus Seminar culminates in the student’s defense of the dissertation plan and proposal.

2)    Field Seminars offer a broad overview of the historiography of particular fields (e.g., Early Modern Europe, Modern East Asia).

3)    Thematic Seminars provide opportunities to explore a particular theme or methodological frame from a transnational and transtemporal perspective.

4)    Special Topics Seminars focus on the historiography of a particular nation or region, historical "event," or historiographical debate. They allow for focused, close training, including in specialized skills and readings in languages other than English.

5)    Independent Study courses, by arrangement with the instructor, offer students, individually or in small groups, opportunities to explore special interests in depth.

In addition, students will receive course credit for attending "The Practice of History," a series of professionalization workshops that provide guidance in grant-writing, applying for jobs, developing inclusive teaching practices, constructing effective syllabuses, etc.

Students typically take four courses per semester. Up to two graduate courses (exclusive of language courses) may be taken outside the department.

A typical schedule looks like this:

* Can be filled in a number of ways, including a language course, a 1000-level class, an independent study, a 2000-level class, or with a placeholder independent study with the DGS (HIST2910)

Preliminary Examinations 

By the end of the first semester, students should have identified three fields (one major and two minor); these are usually subfields of the primary and secondary fields listed under Fields of Study ). These will be the areas examined in the Preliminary Examinations—three written and one oral exam—usually completed by the end of the fifth semester.

Language Requirement

Language requirements are set by the fields of study. They must be completed before the preliminary examinations are taken at the end of the fifth semester.

Stage 2: Prospectus and advancement to candidacy (Years 3-5/6)

After the successful completion of all coursework, the language requirement, and the preliminary examinations, the student, usually during the course of the sixth semester, develops a dissertation prospectus. Once the prospectus is approved by the student’s dissertation committee, the student devotes full effort (outside of work as a Teaching Assistant) to researching and writing the dissertation.

In the sixth semester, students take the Dissertation Prospectus Seminar, which provides a collaborative structure for the process of identifying viable dissertation projects, selecting a Dissertation Committee, articulating the project in the form of a dissertation prospectus, and, when appropriate, developing grant proposals based on the prospectus. The prospectus, in roughly 15 to 20 pages, states the dissertation topic, sets it in the context of the relevant secondary historical literature, explains the significance of the study, outlines the methodology to be followed, describes the types of primary sources to be used, and provides a tentative chapter outline, a bibliography, and a research plan. During the Dissertation Prospectus Defense, usually held in May or June, the Dissertation Committee reviews the prospectus and provides suggestions and advice to the student. Once the prospectus is approved, the student proceeds to conduct research on the dissertation.

Dissertation

Dissertations can vary significantly between students and among subfields. Students should consult regularly with their advisors during the dissertation research and writing process, to report progress and to ensure agreement on expectations for the dissertation. The most basic standard for a dissertation is that it makes an original contribution to the body of relevant scholarship in its field. The doctoral dissertation should be completed within four years after the student passes the preliminary examinations.

The Dissertation Defense is conducted by the graduate advisor and other members of the Dissertation Committee. Its purpose is to provide a forum for a general discussion of the dissertation—its strengths and weaknesses as a contribution to knowledge and its future prospects.  If the dissertation is approved by the Dissertation Committee, the student has completed the final requirement of the Ph.D. program and can prepare to graduate.

Candidates for the Ph.D. must normally demonstrate satisfactory performance as a Teaching Assistant in undergraduate courses at Brown, or in teaching at another institution approved by the department. A Teaching Assistant usually works as a grader and section discussion leader under the guidance of the faculty member teaching the course. Ph.D. students not supported by external fellowships typically work as Teaching Assistants in the second, third, and fifth years of their program, and one semester in their sixth year. Explanation of the rights and responsibilities of teaching assistants may be found in the Department of History Graduate Handbook.

The written exam for each individual field may consist of (1) a timed, written, closed or open book exam, (2) a long essay or series of shorter essays, or (3) a draft syllabus and one or several course lectures. (Other potential outcomes must be approved ahead of time by the DGS.) The written exam may be completed (1) when the student finishes reading for a field, leaving only the oral portion for December, or (2) immediately before the oral exam in December. The oral exam, which normally takes place in December of the third year, is two hours long and consists of all three exam committee members querying the student regarding the written exams, the field at large, and/or any materials from the exam list. For more details on the preliminary exams, see the History Graduate Student Handbook.

Summary of Exam Process

• May 19 : Fields Declaration Form submitted to the student’s primary advisor (who will normally be the chair of the exam committee), the DGS, and the graduate program administrator
• Summer: Students should initiate conversations with examiners regarding lists and procedures. 
• January : Preparation for the preliminarily exam should begin in earnest, continuing through the summer and fall. Students should enroll for an Independent Study in semester 4 with their primary advisor or other examiner (see above).
• March 31 : Submission of Fields Planning Form , along with drafts of the three field lists and a progress report on language and all other requirements
• September : Graduate program administrator circulates information about the oral portion of the exam.
• November : Graduate program administrator circulates schedules for the oral exams, along with all submitted written exam responses.
• Early to mid-December : Oral exams are conducted. 

Sample Exam Preparation Schedule Note : This is intended only to provide a rough framework for exam preparation; individual exam processes may vary, depending on examiner and student availability and preference.

• January : Initiate reading for Field 1 (usually major field, as part of IS)
• April : Complete written exam for Field 1
• May : Initiate reading for Field 2
• July : Complete written exam for Field 2
• August : Initiate reading for Field 3
• October : Complete written exam for Field 3
• November : Review Fields 1, 2, and 3 in preparation for oral exam

December : Complete oral exams

The capstone project of the Ph.D. program is the Doctoral Dissertation. The Department’s required core course sequence concludes with the Dissertation Prospectus Seminar, which students take in the sixth semester, usually after passing their Preliminary Exams.

The Dissertation Prospectus Seminar (spring semester of the third year) provides a shared structure for the process of identifying viable dissertation projects, selecting a dissertation committee, articulating the project in the form of a dissertation prospectus, and, where appropriate, developing grant proposals based on the prospectus. The dissertation committee, the selection of which is a requirement of the course, consists of a chair and at least two additional Brown faculty members. 

The dissertation committee will be responsible for evaluating the student's dissertation prospectus, to be presented no later than the end of the sixth semester. This usually takes the form of a dissertation prospectus defense, which is an important moment to bring together the dissertation committee to provide input and advice on the prospectus as well as the next steps of research and writing.

After passing the preliminary exams and obtaining approval of their dissertation prospectus by the dissertation committee, Ph.D. candidates are encouraged to proceed with speed and efficiency into the research process. During the research and writing of the thesis, it is the student's responsibility to regularly provide the graduate advisor with evidence of satisfactory progress towards completion. The doctoral dissertation should be completed within four years after the student passes the preliminary exams.

The department expects each student to have a dissertation defense The defense will normally be conducted by the graduate advisor and dissertation committee members, whether in person or via video conference. If the candidate wishes, other graduate students may attend and participate in the discussion.

A Dissertation Defense form must be filled out by the student and submitted to the Department staff. This form should be filed at the same time as the submission of the penultimate version of the dissertation, on March 15 for a May graduation, or no later than one month prior to the dissertation defense date if an October or February graduation. 

If the dissertation is approved by the dissertation committee, the student has completed the final requirement of the Ph.D. and is permitted to proceed with preparations for graduation. Students are permitted by the Graduate School to graduate (having fulfilled all requirements) at three points during the year: October, February, and May. Students who wish to take part in Commencement ceremonies may elect to walk in May following their graduation (or at the time of their graduation, if in May). Brown University Commencement usually takes place the Sunday before Memorial Day. There is a separate Graduate School Ceremony as well as a Department Ceremony that graduate students are especially encouraged to attend.

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Nursing alum makes history at elite Ranger Course

• Written by Karen Burbach, UNMC strategic communications
• Published Aug 20, 2024

Molly Murphy

A UNMC College of Nursing alum has made history by becoming the first female nurse to complete the U.S. Army’s elite Ranger course.

Molly Murphy completed Ranger School in July, and her story was featured on CNN . Murphy is one of 143 women to graduate from Ranger School since 2015, when the first two women graduated from the course.

Formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, Murphy graduated from the UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division in spring 2019. Now a captain in the U.S. Army, she is a pediatric intensive care unit nurse at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

“Molly is a wonderful example of the impact that our alums are making around the world,” said UNMC College of Nursing Dean Lepaine Sharp-McHenry, DNP. “Her strength and resilience are inspiring and her commitment to our country is truly commendable.”

“I had the privilege of knowing Molly as a student,” said Amy Frizzell, student services director in the UNMC College of Nursing. “Molly’s leadership skills, determination and positive demeanor set her apart from her peers. I have no doubt she’ll continue to impact the field of nursing and the Army throughout her career.” 

UNMC featured Murphy in a 2018 UNMC Today story after she was invited and completed airborne school at then-Fort Benning in Georgia (now Fort Moore), a parachute training program that qualified her to jump out of airplanes. Murphy, a fourth-generation military recruit, told UNMC Today her childhood dream was to become a kindergarten teacher or a nurse and then said, “The Army doesn’t need kindergarten teachers, so I went with nursing.”

At the time, females were not allowed in combat arms slots, so Murphy focused on nursing and took pre-med courses at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, nursing classes at UNMC and served in UNL’s ROTC program.

The UNMC College of Nursing-Lincoln Division is designated by the UNL ROTC program as a U.S. Army Nursing Center of Excellence for the quality of its curriculum, students, faculty and staff, as well as its relationship with the UNL Army ROTC. Each year, the college has four slots for those wanting to be Army nurses.

After graduating in 2019, Murphy was commissioned as a second lieutenant and – as all Army doctors and nurses do – went to Brooks Army Medical Center to complete the basic Army officer leadership course.

Wow. This is incredible! What an honor to achieve! Many congrats Captain Murphy!

What an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations, Captain Murphy, and thank you for your service!

This is excellent! Keep pushing in the midst of chaos.

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