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History
Uncover the Past,
Shape the Future
Explore History at UD
Welcome to the History Department
Explore our shared human experience in the Department of History. Our distinguished faculty and engaging course offerings will immerse you in pivotal events, transformative ideas, and captivating stories. Whether your passion lies in ancient empires, modern revolutions, or topics like medicine or the environment, the Department of History provides a vibrant intellectual community. Here you will gain invaluable analytical skills, multicultural perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the past to help navigate the present and imagine the future.
Why History?
- A world of possibilities: Whether you have a specific professional career goal or wish to gain skills in writing, research, or analytical thinking that will provide a strong foundation for careers in many fields, you’ll find that studying in the Department of History will open doors to a world of possibilities.
- Community Engagement: The University of Delaware's history department actively engages with the community through various programs and partnerships, enhancing students' educational experiences and contributing to local and regional historical preservation and education efforts.
Graduates of 2022
are finding employment success in 44 states in the U.S. (and Washington, D.C.) and 30 other countries around the world.
Top 3%
UD is in the top 3% in the U.S. for research activity, offering students access to cutting-edge facilities and opportunities to engage in impactful research.
Latest News
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UD top-ranked graduate degree programs
April 08, 2025 | Written by UDaily staffU.S. News & World Report names University of Delaware graduate degree programs among the best in the nation -
Action News’ Matt O’Donnell to speak at UD Commencement
April 04, 2025 | Written by UDaily staffClass of 2025 ceremony set for May 24 in Delaware Stadium -
Musk Has Triggered A Corporate Deregulation Bomb
March 10, 2025 | Written by Luke Goldstein of The LeverDael Norwood, professor of historty, said the incorporation industry is a “volume business, not a value business.” He said that Delaware has an interest in appealing to the largest number of corporate registrants, not the wealthiest billionaires. -
UD a Top Producer of Fulbright US Scholars
February 26, 2025 | Written by Jamie WashingtonThe University of Delaware has been named one of the nation’s Top Producers of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright United States Scholar Program, a recognition of its global connections and support for the pursuit of international opportunities.
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UD 2024 Graduate Rachel Gaebel shares “The Class That Will Stay With Me”
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Study with award-winning scholars
The University of Delaware’s Francis Alison Society selected Jaipreet Virdi, assistant professor of history, as one of two recipients of the 2020 Gerard J. Mangone Young Scholar Award. The award recognizes promising and accomplished young faculty. Virdi was honored in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences category.
Virdi is a historian of medicine, technology and disability. Her research and teaching interests include the history of medicine, the history of science, disability history, disability technologies and material/visual culture studies.
Jaipreet Virdi
