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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 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

 
Apr
10
2025
CCHS Serhii Plokhii lecture

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston

Serhii PLOKHII (Harvard), author of The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine (2015) and The Last Empire: The Final Days of the Soviet ...

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Latest News

 
Prof. Amy Stanley awarded the Orrington Lunt Professorship
Prof. Rose Miron named Newberry Library’s Vice-President for Research and Education
Sarah Maza's article in November Issue of Past and Present
Prof. Kate Masur Awarded the John D. MacArthur Chair
Prof. Doug Kiel Quoted in the New York Times on Biden's Apology to Native Americans

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