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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
Apr
9
2026
CCHS lecture by Sunil Amrith
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Sunil AMRITH (Yale), author of The Burning Earth: A History (2024)—Thursday, April 9—LUNCH LECTURE This lecture is part of the annual l...
Apr
15
2026
Undergraduate & 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, April 15th.
Apr
21
2026
CCHS lecture by Erika Pani
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Erika PANI (College of Mexico), author of Torn Asunder: Republican Crises and Civil Wars in the United States and Mexico, 1848–1867 (20...