Today in History: Mexican troops overrun Texan forces at the Alamo, 1836 #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-…

While Harriet Tubman's exact birthdate is unknown, historians believe it was sometime in March 1822. Honor the bicentennial by reading about how the Library & Smithsonian’s NMAAHC teamed up 5 years ago to acquire this newly discovered portrait of her. #Tubman200 blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/03/ha…

Today in History: jazz titan Billie Holiday is born, 1915 #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-…

Today in History: Congress approves New-Deal-era Works Progress Administration as proposed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1935 #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-…

In Year 12? 🤔 Aged 16-17? 🤔Want to get a feel for university life? 🎓 Join us for 24 Hours at York St John. Stay overnight with us on Wednesday, 20 July and discover more about student life. This is a free event. Register your interest here⬇️ yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergra…

Today in History: North Carolina colony becomes 1st to call for American independence from Britain, 1776 #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-…

Today in History: slavery is abolished in the District of Columbia by President Abraham Lincoln, 1862 #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-…

Today in History: battles of Lexington & Concord during American Revolution, 1775 #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-…

Calling all our first and second year undergraduate students. We want to know about your academic experience here at YSJ. 🎓 Not only will your feedback help us shape the future here at YSJ, but you could also win a £20 catering voucher. ⬇ forms.office.com/pages/response…

Today in History: stellar jazz talent Ella Fitzgerald born, 1917 #otd #tih loc.gov/item/today-in-…

Happy Pride, York! Our very own Sarah Trott and new HoS @DrAMEvans representing York St John University at York Pride 🏳️‍🌈 2022! #Pride #PrideMonth #Pride2022 #YorkPride

Today in 1848: Women's rights convention began in Seneca Falls, N.Y. The Declaration of Sentiments was drafted on this table. The convention and Declaration mark the start of the formal women’s rights movement in the U.S. Learn more: s.si.edu/3O225cZ

Today in History: On July 21, 1861, Union and Confederate troops clashed outside Manassas, Virginia, in the first major engagement of the Civil War, the First Battle of Bull Run. #otd #tih go.loc.gov/5j4J50PcXmO

What a time to study the United States! #AmericanStudies York St John University

🚨 Going into #clearing? Considering #AmericanStudies? Read 👇 for info on our interdisciplinarity programmes in these exciting Joint Hons BAs combos: 🇺🇸 History & Am Studies 🇺🇸 Am Studies & Film Studies 🇺🇸 Am Studies & War Studies York St John University History@YSJU yorksj.ac.uk/courses/underg…

We're so proud to say this Year's #NSS sees us ranked the top university in the North East for students' overall positivity about their studies. Read more⬇️ yorksj.ac.uk/news/2023/nss-…

This year's #NSS put us 13th of all English universities for students' overall positivity about their studies. We're so incredibly proud of this. Want to know more ⬇️ yorksj.ac.uk/news/2023/nss-… Want to join us through #Clearing ⬇️ yorksj.ac.uk/clearing/

REACH OUT! If you're interested in studying a combo of US history, culture, & politics, get in touch with the clearing team. Places available on the following: Joint Hons American Studies and... ✅ History ✅ Film Studies ✅ War Studies More details here: yorksj.ac.uk/clearing/

We’re proud to announce that York St John University has been placed 19th in UK for overall positivity rating in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS)! Read more about our positive NSS results here: yorksj.ac.uk/news/2023/nss-…

Fantastic showing at our second year History, Community, and Culture student conference today. Some interesting topics being discussed, great questions being asked, and solid scholarships on display!