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In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus, David L. Gross
It is with heavy hearts the department of history announces the passing of our beloved friend and colleague, Professor Emeritus David L. Gross.Ìý
Why Study History?
Historians study the past, in all of its complexity, to better understand our contemporary world and the forces that created it. When students understand the past, they recognize their power to shape the present and the future.