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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
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...
Apr
23
2026
ISITA | The Chronicles of Two West African Kingdoms - Zachary Wri...
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Evanston
Join the Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA) for a talk in our Islam in Africa - New Books in the Field series...
Apr
24
2026
Conference on “Religious Pluralism and Rulership in Early Modern ...
All Day, Evanston
First day of faculty CONFERENCE convened by Professors Scott SOWERBY, Jonathan BRACK, and Rajeev KINRA on “Religious Pluralism and Rule...