Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

Alpha-Kappa-Gamma is Nazareth University's chapter of Phi Alpha Theta. This national professional society's mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students, teachers, and writers of history together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.

Nazareth's chapter participates in the annual West/Central New York State regional meeting of Phi Alpha Theta, a conference that enables undergraduates to present original research for competitive awards. 

Nazareth students at the Phi Alpha Theta conference in 2026

2026 Conference

Nazareth student presenters and supporting faculty at the Central and Western New York Regional Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society Conference at Ithaca College in April 2026 (left to right): Phillip Guingona, Nolan Manahan, Isabel Cordova, Timothy Kneeland, Danielle Alesi, Amelia Burm, and Noor Mustafa George.

Conference Presentations

2026

  • Nolan Manahan, "Hidden Propaganda: The American Government Takeover of the Media during World War II"
  • Amelia Burm, "From Oppressed to the Oppressor: Why the Irish Fought against Ending Enslavement"
  • Noor Mustafa George, "'Very Fine People on Both Sides:' The Lost Cause Myth in the 21st Century"

2025

  • Savannah Devore, “Exploring Diversity of Museums in the United Kingdom”
  • Larissa Harnish, “Reframing ‘The Other:’ How the Euro-centric Museum Narrative Categorically Separates the Global Majority & the Ways Modern Museums are Challenging It””
  • Amelia Burm, “Presidential Libraries: The Dangers of Digitization"
  • Kathrine Paulus, “Everyone’s Always Been Scared of a Powerful Woman: How Gender And Social Class Played A Role In The Mystery Cults Of Ancient Rome”
  • Noor George, “From the Mughals to Modi: The Evolution of the Indian Muslim Woman’s Identity”
  • Ellery Mertens, “Conquest to Confidence: High Heels”
  • Olivia Frank, “The Poisoned Court: La Voisin, Gendered Persecution, and the Affair of the Poisons”

Induction Ceremony

Congratulations to our newest inductees (March 29, 2026):

Lydia Jane Nightingale, Abigail Rose Duncan, Nolan Michael Manahan, Ellie Rose, Alexis Garcelle Carter, and Madilyn M. Satter

Honor Cords

Want an honor cord for graduation? Members can pick them up directly from Benjamin Davis, in GAC 493. Please email at bdavis64@naz.edu to make arrangements for your cord! The cost is $17, and can be paid by cash or check. Checks should be payable to Nazareth University. The deadline to order a cord is May 1st.