History
Use the past to make sense of the present.
Historians study the past as a way to make sense of the present. Both in and out of the classroom, our faculty work together with students to discover and interpret historical materials—a personal letter, a propaganda poster, a game-changing manifesto—to do just that. Research for us is not just the collection of evidence but a process of discovery that challenges us to question our assumptions and critically assess those made by others. Our students become historians in their own right, producing theses based on the kind of intensive research, critical analysis, and careful writing that prepare them for careers in a wide array of fields, ranging from library management to the foreign service, from journalism to teaching.
Mateo Kaiser BA ’23More about MateoMy favorite class has been Ancient Cities with Professor Joel Sweek. The class had the kind of academic rigor and seriousness that I hoped to find in college, and Professor Sweek’s lectures pushed me to think like a historian. I was left in awe of the ancient world and inspired to declare history as my major.
Emily Hayes-Rich 2019More about EmilyThe thing that I liked most about the liberal arts was the option to study so many things that were not directly related to my career path.
Sally Goldman BA ’20More about SallyI create community by hosting monthly programs in my residence hall.
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