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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
Jan
29
2025
Rescheduled: Graduate/Faculty Lunch
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM, Evanston
Graduates - Join lunch with your fellow History graduate students and faculty. If this will be your first time all you really need know...
Feb
18
2025
Cakes and Classes
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Evanston
Join us for historically-themed cake and chat with faculty members about their upcoming Winter courses! This is one of History's most p...
Feb
20
2025
CCHS lecture on the Spanish Empire by M. McKinley
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Michelle McKINLEY (University of Oregon), author of Fractional Freedoms: Slavery, Intimacy and Legal Mobilization in Colonial Lima, 160...