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Department of History

By pushing the boundaries of the human story across time, space, cultures, and media, we reveal the interconnected narrative threads and patterns of our individual and collective lives.

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Undergraduate Award Winner: Siya Sakhardande

Siya Sakhardande, a recipient of the President’s Student Leadership and Service Award, takes pride in advocating for fellow students, the University, and Minnesotans more…

UMN Liberal Arts Engagement Hub Residencies for 2023-24 Announced

The fifth year of residencies have been selected for The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, part of the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts.

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Graduating Senior Spotlight: Q&A with Elizabeth Hockensmith

After exploring multiple subjects, Elizabeth Hockensmith decided to study history because “there is always something new that will shock and surprise you.”

Graduating Senior Spotlight: Q&A with Mary Hernandez

Mary Hernandez values her liberal arts education because it helped her discover what she stands for—a lesson she will carry with her as she pursues a career in law.

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Carter Yost: Organizer, Communicator, Leader

Carter Yost, 2023 Truman Scholar and political science, communications, & history triple-major, is devoted to understanding and tackling injustices.