The Texas State Department of History embraces all of our students and all of our histories, and strongly condemns bigoted speech. Our entire faculty has met today and want to thank Texas State students for their courage in confronting racism. Please always feel welcome to come speak to our Chair or any faculty member if you feel uncomfortable in class-related activity.

Our Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

The department of history recognizes that the students, staff, faculty, and administration of Texas State University have been threatened because they adhere to the University’s stated value of “A diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a sense of community as essential conditions for campus life.” As historians, we are acutely aware of the diversity of historical narratives. As teachers, we are dedicated to introducing our Texas State students to the variety of cultures and peoples that co-exist in our world. Therefore, committed as we are to the freedom of expression, we condemn bigoted speech, which threatens public safety, restricts academic freedom, and tacitly justifies hate. This rejection affirms our belief that a fuller understanding of our diverse pasts is essential to understanding our shared history and our common present.