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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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Data in the Liberal Arts—and Beyond

As co-chair of the University’s Data Science Initiative (DSI), Galin Jones’ goal is to deepen our knowledge—how we understand the world and improve our society.

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The March on Washington

August 28 marks 60 years since the March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom. Many of the issues that spurred the march remain in the spotlight locally and nationally.

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Revealing Public History Through Maps

Students in public history (HIST 3001) are taking part in historical research through their community-engaged learning partnership with Mapping Prejudice.

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E Hana i Kanaka (Let's Make Humanity)

American Indian Studies with the Institute for Advanced Study present "E Hana i Kanaka (Let's Make Humanity): Hawaiian Syncretisms of the Biblical Creation" with Dr. Michael…

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Film Screening: Añil

Through the voices of two survivors, Añil captures the resilience and determination of sexual violence survivors during El Salvador's Civil War to break the silence…

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