During its annual meeting in Sacramento, California, the Organization of American Historians (OAH) presented Linda Kerber, professor emerita in the Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with the prestigious 2018 Roy Rosenzweig Distinguished Service Award.

The award is given annually to an individual or individuals whose contributions have significantly enriched our understanding and appreciation of American history.

Founded in 1907, OAH is the world's largest professional association dedicated to American history scholarship. With more than 7,500 members from the U.S. and abroad, OAH promotes excellence in the scholarship, teaching, and presentation of American history, encouraging wide discussion of historical questions and equitable treatment of history practitioners.