
KANSAS UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
Studying history at the University of Kansas will expand your mind. Our course offerings introduce students to medieval witches and Samurai warriors, conspiracy cranks and Chairman Mao, Native American activists and the Black Panther Party. Students can take courses on the history of sexuality, or, if that isn’t exciting enough, courses on natural disasters, wars, and plagues. With 26 tenured and tenure-track faculty, the Department of History covers the globe.

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Browse our Spring 2023 Course PageSenior Spotlight
Get to know our Seniors! Find out what inspired our seniors to major in history, what courses had the greatest impact on their lives, and what advice they would give to anyone studying history.

"I’ve always loved history and I think its so important to take the past and learn from it. I also enjoy learning about old things. The professors in the KU history department are so fun and so passionate about what they teach - I couldn’t help but change my major."
Upcoming Events in KU History
Thursday, April 20th 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
As a part of The Hall Center for Humanities Resident Speaker Series, Assistant Professor of History, Elaine Nelson will present her new work, "Dreams and Dust in the Black Hills: Tourism, Performance, and the American West in National Memory."
Our Department at a Glance

Prominent Faculty

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Study What You Want
