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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
Oct
16
2025
Holocaust Studies Public Lecture: "Representing the Operation Rei...
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Evanston
"Representing the Operation Reinhard Killing Centers in Contemporary Holocaust Fiction" Annual HEFNU/CCHS Lecture in Holocaust Studies...
Oct
30
2025
Cakes and Classes
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Evanston
Cakes and Classes is a delicious opportunity to network with History professors, learn about the incoming quarter courses, get your que...
Nov
5
2025
Undergraduate and Faculty Lunch
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Undergrads! Have lunch with your fellow History undergrads and faculty at 12:30PM - 1:30PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.