Upcoming Events
Join us for the annual Leonard J. Arrington Lecture on Thursday, September 20 at 7pm. This year's speaker, Darius Gray, will present on “Redeeming a People: The Critical Role of Historical Examination in Moving Cultural and Moral Trajectories.” 
Why study history?
A degree in history provides valuable research, writing, and critical thinking skills that prepare students for a variety of careers. Read more about how you can use a degree in history, and what our undergraduates and graduates have gone on to do.
Funding opportunities
The Department of History provides many resources to help undergraduate and graduate students fund their education. Click for more information on our scholarships, internships, student employment opportunities, travel awards, and annual writing awards.
Helpful student links
History department news
New summer program lets students of ancient Greek jump a year ahead
08/23/2018
Innovative, new 'instinctual' method of learning Ancient Greek finds success
Bennion Teachers' Workshop to explore beginnings of our democracy
06/01/2018
Who started the fire? Early revolutions topic of June 4-8 event sponsored by Mountain West Center.