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History at Northwestern

Northwestern Department of History students in class

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 newest Cakes and Classes video.

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Historical Studies

 

The Chabraja Center for Historical Studies (CCHS) promotes broad scholarly engagement with historical materials.

 

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Upcoming Events

 
Oct
16
2024
Graduate-Faculty Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston

Grads - join lunch with your fellow History graduate students and faculty at 12:30PM - 1:45PM. If this will be your first time all you ...

Nov
11
2024
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...

Nov
13
2024
Graduate-Faculty Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston

Grads - join lunch with your fellow History graduate students and faculty at 12:30PM - 1:45PM. If this will be your first time all you ...

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Latest News

 
Prof. Rajeev Kinra to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Endangered Archives Programme
Prof. Masur's Graphic History Book is Published
Prof. Petrovsky-Shtern Publishes Book and is Recognized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Prof. Daniel Immerwahr featured in Conversations with the Dean
Prof. Daniel Immerwahr Published in the New Yorker and Atlantic

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