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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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New leadership for UD College of Arts and Sciences
December 20, 2024 | Written by UDaily staffCaleb Everett named dean after national search -
UD continues to produce influential leaders
December 09, 2024 | Written by Jamie WashingtonTIME ranks UD among nation’s ‘Best Colleges for Future Leaders’ -
Pumpkins as political symbols?
November 28, 2024 | Written by Petula Dvorak of The Washington PostThe Washington Post quoted Cindy Ott, professor of history, who said those touting the orange gourd were also powerful abolitionists. “So they saw these pumpkin landscapes in terms of the moral virtue embedded in them, versus the South,” she said. -
Celebrating Experiential Learning
November 21, 2024 | Written by Hilary DouwesCAS students present internships at second annual symposium
Upcoming Events
UD 2024 Graduate Rachel Gaebel shares “The Class That Will Stay With Me”
YouTube Link UD 2024 Graduate Rachel Gaebel shares “The Class That Will Stay With Me”: youtube.com/watch?v=_cqaNPjugDY
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
