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Professor Joel Mokyr wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

The Department of History is thrilled to congratulate Professor Joel Mokyr, the 2025 Nobel Laureate in Economics. Joel’s extraordinary scholarship has transformed our understanding of the modern age. He’s also a brilliant teacher and mentor and a beloved colleague. We are so honored to have him as a defining member of our faculty.

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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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