Lone Star College-Online has been awarded a $148,594 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to redesign its U.S. History curriculum. Led by Professor Chris Davis, the three-year project will introduce thematic tracks, allowing students to explore history through specialized lenses such as health and medicine.
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Lone Star College-Online has been awarded a $148,594 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to enhance its U.S. History program, aligning it more closely with students' interests and professional aspirations. The fellowship is among the limited humanities scholarships conferred to community colleges annually.
Professor Chris Davis, who led the initiative, intends to implement thematic tracks in history survey courses, allowing students to explore U.S. History from specialist perspectives. Nursing students can examine past pandemics and the influence of medicine on national development while addressing fundamental historical subjects.
Davis articulated the concept of developing tracks, various modules, and distinct tasks for students to self-select. "This methodology enables students to interact with history in a manner that relates to their prospective careers."
The initiative, created in partnership with faculty from Texas Southern University and San Jacinto College, is scheduled to commence in the 2025-26 academic year, with an expanded pilot anticipated for the subsequent year.
For additional details regarding Lone Star College's initiatives, please visit www.lonestar.edu.
