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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
8
2024
Lecture on history and science

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston

Kyle HARPER (University of Oklahoma), author of Plagues upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History (2021)—Tuesday, October...

Oct
9
2024
Undergraduate-Faculty Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston

Undergrads! Join lunch with your fellow History undergrads and faculty at 12:30PM - 2:00PM. If this will be your first time all you rea...

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 ...

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Latest News

 
Prof. Daniel Immerwahr featured in Conversations with the Dean
Department Awards and Prizes 2024
Prof. Boyle Contributes The New York Times Essay on Trump’s Trial
Tales from the Vault with Historian Kevin Leonard
Prof. Doug Kiel and Graduate Student Jojo Galvan Moro Are Featured in a WBEZ Episode

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