MSU History Department

The Spring 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

Fermaglich Wins Book Prize July 18, 2019
Alegi at Sports Africa in Dakar June 27, 2019
Bonilla Wins Postdoc June 24, 2019
Lu Publishes Article June 20, 2019
Siegelbaum Featured in AHR June 4, 2019
Swayamprakash Presents Papers May 28, 2019

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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>