OUR PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM
History at Northwestern
Our world-class department owes its reputation to outstanding faculty dedicated to teaching and research, as well as engaged students who take advantage of learning opportunities in and beyond the classroom.
The History undergraduate program teaches over 4,500 students each year, and the PhD program has over 110 students in residence.
Cakes and Classes is a fantastic opportunity for students to connect with the faculty, learn more about our course offerings, and eat a whole lot of cake! Enjoy our Cakes and Classes video.
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Historical Studies
The Chabraja Center for Historical Studies (CCHS) promotes broad scholarly engagement with historical materials.
Upcoming Events
Nov
19
2025
Graduate and Faculty Lunch
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
History Grads! Join your fellow grads and faculty for lunch on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Harris Hall, Room 108.
Nov
20
2025
CCHS lecture by Madeline Hsu on citizenship and immigration in Si...
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Madeline HSU (U of Maryland), author of The Good Immigrants: How the Yellow Peril Became the Model Minority (2015)—Thursday, November 2...
Jan
21
2026
Undergraduate and Faculty Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, Evanston
Undergrads! Have lunch with your fellow History undergrads and faculty 12:30PM - 1:30PM on Wednesday, January 21st.