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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
14
2026
Fall Undergraduate-Faculty Lunch #1
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Evanston
Enjoy free lunch while chatting with History faculty! All majors are welcome.
Oct
14
2026
"Future of the Major Post-Soviet Jewish Communities in the Contex...
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Evanston
"Future of the Major Post-Soviet Jewish Communities in the Context of Migration and Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East," with Ze'ev (V...
Oct
27
2026
"Befriending the Jew in Post-Holocaust Europe: 1945 to October 7,...
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
"Befriending the Jew in Post-Holocaust Europe: 1945 to October 7, 2023," with G. Daniel Cohen, Rice University The talk discusses the p...