Welcome to MSU Department of 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.
News & Updates
- Professor Peter Alegi Comments on the Controversial “FIFA Peace Award”Professor Peter Alegi, and expert in African history and global soccer studies, was recently interviewed by Thabiso Tema on Power FM (South African radio station) about the… Continue Reading Home
- Ask the expert: Building a winning team amid college football’s new playoff formatThis season marks the second contest of the 12-team college football playoff, bringing new excitement to the postseason for college football across the country. Even since… Continue Reading Home
- History Graduate Receives MSU Board of Trustees’ Award for Academic ExcellenceEleven graduating students from MSU’s College of Social Science have earned a distinction few achieve — a perfect 4.0 GPA, including one History student: Mollie J.… Continue Reading Home
- Prof. Matt Pauly and Fulbright Scholar Kseniia Borodin Speak at Ukrainian American Archives & MuseumOn December 7, Professor Matt Pauly spoke alongside MSU’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Kseniia Borodin, at the Ukrainian American Archives & Museum in Hamtramck. At the invitation of… Continue Reading Home
- New Ha’aretz Article by Dr. Ronen Steinberg Explores 1960s Amnesty DisputeAssociate Professor Ronen Steinberg recently published an article in Ha’aretz, a leading Israeli newspaper, exploring a historical dispute between Amnesty International and the Israeli government in… Continue Reading Home
- Last Week to View MSU’s Americans and the Holocaust: A Michigan Perspective ExhibitA powerful exhibit in the MSU Broad Art Museum, Americans and the Holocaust: A Michigan Perspective Exhibit, will close November 17. The exhibit explores how historical… Continue Reading Home