The Texas Woman’s University (TWU) History Division has released the most comprehensive edition yet of its student journal, Ibid., marking a significant milestone in its 18-year history. The 2025 volume, published on July 1, features 19 essays authored by a mix of undergraduate and master’s students.
Among this year’s contributors, Miranda Adams stands out with her essay, “The Civilian Conservation Corps in Texas State Parks: Education During the Great Depression,” which earned the Valentine J. Belfiglio Prize for best undergraduate paper. The graduate prize was awarded to Katelyn Briscoe for her work on “Love Bombing Puerto Rico: How US Attitudes Towards Puerto Rican Identities and Movement Denote the Role of American Nativism in US Policy.”
The Edition also features Marlene Schaffer’s essay “Kehinde Wiley and the Centering of Black Individuals in Fine Art,” which received the Editor’s Choice Award.
Aubri Thurmond, a history lecturer and faculty advisor for Ibid., stated, “We’ve had students who published their work in Ibid. and then they’ve been cited by other scholars. They really have the opportunity to contribute to the historical narrative and the conversation between scholars.” She highlighted the journal as a unique opportunity for students to enhance their academic work and gain valuable feedback.
The journal is open to TWU students across various disciplines, provided their works include a historical perspective. This inclusive approach has seen submissions from fields including sciences, arts, business, and education.
According to Thurmond, “Ibid provides students a space to apply the feedback that they received from their professors, to get additional feedback from faculty members and their peers and continue to improve their work.” She emphasized the enthusiasm and growth students experience through participation.
Students and readers interested in exploring this year’s edition can click here to read this year’s Ibid.