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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
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...
Oct
28
2026
Sanders Lunch Talk: City of Wood with James Michael Buckley
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
2025 John Brinckerhoff Jackson Prize, Association of American Geographers 2025 Abbott Lowell Cummings Award 2025 John Brinckerhoff Jack...
Oct
29
2026
Lecture and lunch with Filmmaker Lynn Novick on "Crime and Punish...
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Evanston
Lecture and lunch with Emmy Award-winning Filmmaker Lynn Novick on NEW DOCUMENTARY "Crime and Punishment in America." Thursday, Octo...