MSU History Department

The Department of History's 2019 Newsletter is now available online! Check out what's new in the department. More>
Dr. LaShawn Harris' debuts new exhibit panel for the Michigan History Center's National "States of Incarceration" Exhibit More>
History & Matrix receive $1.5M Mellon Foundation grant for database on the historic slave trade More>
MSU Historians Win Major Grant to Explore the Future of the Historical Record More>
Pero Dagbovie named University Distinguished Professor More>
History has launched a new major in Global History! More>
US News & World Report ranks MSU History's Africa PhD program #1 More>
History's Lab for Education in and Advancement of Digital Research. More>

News

Swayamprakash in Great Lakes Echo March 9, 2020
Sleeper-Smith at Festival of the Book February 25, 2020
Sleeper-Smith OAH Election February 18, 2020
Austin AFR Award February 12, 2020
Siegelbaum Essay February 4, 2020
Dr. Leon Podcast Interview January 30, 2020

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Why Major in History?

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. More>