Understand the Past. Inform the Future.
History Department
![History student reading book](/images/default-source/interior-hero/history-homepage-hero.jpg?sfvrsn=98dff1ff_3)
history faculty and affiliates
undergraduate and graduate courses offered each year
books published by history faculty since 2010
Undergraduate Studies
An understanding of the past is essential to shaping the present and future of our nation and the world. As a history major or minor, you will be challenged to develop your reading, writing and research skills to better understand the past and face the future.
History, B.A.
Minor in history
Graduate Studies
Our graduate programs are characterized by close intellectual and working relationships between students and faculty. You will be well-prepared for roles on college and university faculties, in libraries and archives, and in federal and state government agencies.
History, M.A.
History, Ph.D.
History in Action
Commentary
![Margaret Susan Thompson](/images/default-source/people-listings/margaret-susan-thompson.tmb-peoplehead.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=835d6a3c_7)
Jul 22, 2024
Commentary
![Albrecht Diem](/images/default-source/people-listings/albrecht-diem.tmb-peoplehead.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=91c45349_6)
Jun 27, 2024
Commentary
![Gladys McCormick](/images/default-source/people-listings/gladys-mccormick.tmb-peoplehead.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=90aef521_6)
Jun 14, 2024
October 4, 2024
The Otey Scruggs Memorial Lecture Featuring Maeve E. Kane
Eggers Hall, Eggers 220
3:30PM-5:00PM
November 15, 2024
History Department Workshop-Featuring Dennis Romano
Eggers Hall, 151
3:30PM-5:00PM