History & Political Science

Unlocking the past

March 30, 2026

On March 13, volunteers from the Harding community had the opportunity to play a role in that work of rediscovery. In partnership with Arkansas PBS...

When History Comes Alive

March 26, 2026

Every January, fourth graders at Harding Academy begin a research assignment by drawing a president’s name from a hat. Their project...

Living Letters featured on KATV

March 05, 2026

Living Letters featured on KATV

Better Late than Never

February 06, 2026

Robert Mead turns in his book report 50 years late at his class reunion.

Road Trip Ready

October 29, 2025

Since 2016, Harding students have been offered free safety inspections for their vehicles before heading home for Thanksgiving break. Back in 2016,...

Honors College Alumni of the Year 2026 — Candice Ortbals-Wiser (’97) and James Wiser (’00)

October 23, 2025

Candice Ortbals-Wiser earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, history and Spanish from Harding, and master’s and doctoral...

Pompeii and DNA

February 13, 2025

History and political science and biology students and faculty visit the Pompeii exhibit in Memphis, Tennessee, Feb. 2025

Library of Congress grant awarded to Dr. David Adams

October 14, 2024

Library of Congress grant awarded to Dr. David Adams