Alumni

Where history takes you

Our alumni go on to do remarkable things. With careers spanning education, law, public service, business, museums, media, technology, and more, our 7,000+ graduates show just how versatile a history degree can be. The skills they build at MSU—critical thinking, research, writing, and understanding complex perspectives—prepare them to lead, adapt, and make an impact in a wide range of fields. Our alumni community reflects the power of studying the past to shape meaningful futures.


Giving

Please consider contributing to MSU's Department of History. Your gift will be used to help undergraduate and graduate students carry out research, present at conferences, and other scholarly activities.

"My years at MSU were critical for my development as a scholar and I benefited from mentors like Bill McCagg and Peter Vinten-Johansen. I continue to support the department’s mission through donations and urge my fellow alumni to do so as well.” - Dr. Karl Ittmann (B.A., 1980)

7,000+

ALUMNI

Connected throughout the world

20+

DIGITAL HISTORY PROJECTS

Supported by Matrix

7+

GLOBAL FIELDS

Of historical specialization

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History Shop

Celebrate your love for history with our department merch. 

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