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History majors learn to think broadly, and they develop skills in critical analysis, research, and oral, written and digital communication. They grow as informed citizens. And they find the joy of making new discoveries and conquering great challenges. Knowledge and experience gained in History coursework enables our majors to excel in a wide variety of fields, such as education, law, government, international development, business, journalism, medicine, social work and much more. Make history! And do so with an eye toward the future. Become a major.
News & Updates
- Professor Emeritus Dr. Lewis Siegelbaum releases coedited volume of Reflections on Stalinism
By: Patti McDonald Professor Emeritus Dr. Lewis Siegelbaum recently released a coedited volume of Reflections on Stalinism. In this volume, Dr. Siegelbaum, along with 11 other Soviet historians, discuss their perspectives on Stalinism, distilling decades of historical debate and investigation. The text provides perspectives on the significance of personality in state affairs, the societal foundations… Continue Reading Home
- Ph.D. Student and History major Erica Holt receives Excellence in Teaching Citation from College of Social Science at Michigan State University
By: Patti McDonald Ph.D. student and history major Erica Holt was recently awarded the Excellence in Teaching Citation by the College of Social Science at Michigan State University. The Excellence in Teaching Citation is accompanied by a $1,000 stipend and Holt will be recognized at the annual all-university awards ceremony in May. Holt was nominated… Continue Reading Home
- History students present at the 2024 University Undergraduate Awards Forum
By: Patti McDonald History students presented their research along with hundreds of other students at the 2024 Undergraduate University Research Awards Forum (UURAF), held at the Breslin Center on April 12th. Kara Hung, a history and social studies education major, presented her paper, “Asia in the World History Textbook.” She said she was inspired to… Continue Reading Home
- Rebecca Yeomans-Stephenson named History Department’s Outstanding Senior for 2024
By: Patti McDonald Rebecca Yeomans-Stephenson, a history major with minors in museum studies and women’s and gender studies, has been named the 2024 Outstanding History Senior by the College of Social Science at Michigan State University. Yeomans-Stephenson has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout her college career and is a member of the Social Science Scholars… Continue Reading Home
- History of the England Women’s Team at the Football Scholars Forum
On Friday, April 19, 2024, the Football Scholars Forum welcomed historian Jean Williams for a discussion of her new book, Legendary Lionesses: The England Women’s Football Team, 1972–2022. Professor Williams is a historian and author of numerous books on women’s football history, including A Game for Rough Girls? A History of Women’s Football in England (2003), A Beautiful Game: International… Continue Reading Home
- History of the Book seminar featured in Inside MSU
By: Patti McDonald Recently, during National Library Week (held from April 7th through 13th this year), Inside MSU showcased a photograph from Professor of History Dr. Liam Brockey’s seminar on the History of the Book in their newsletter. For World Book Day, celebrated on April 24th, 2024, the Department of History at Michigan State University… Continue Reading Home