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History majors learn to think broadly, and they develop skills in critical analysis, research, and oral, written and digital communication. They grow as informed citizens. And they find the joy of making new discoveries and conquering great challenges. Knowledge and experience gained in History coursework enables our majors to excel in a wide variety of fields, such as education, law, government, international development, business, journalism, medicine, social work and much more. Make history! And do so with an eye toward the future. Become a major.
News & Updates
- MSU Professor of History Dr. Peter Alegi’s lecture on “The Intimacy of Sound”Recently, Michigan State University Professor of History Dr. Peter Alegi gave a lecture at the MSU African Studies Center titled “The Intimacy of Sound: How Scholarly Podcasting Is Changing African Studies.” Based on a book manuscript in progress, Alegi’s lecture argued that podcasting’s popularity owes much to its capacity to generate a powerful sense of… Continue Reading Home
- MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz recognizes MSU’s endowed, outstanding faculty, Professor of History Dr. Michelle Moyd among group By: Mark Johnson MSU Today Kevin M. Guskiewicz began his tenure as Michigan State University’s 22nd president on Monday, March 4, by honoring and celebrating the accomplishments of some of the university’s most outstanding faculty at the 2024 MSU Investiture for Endowed Faculty. On his first day at MSU, Guskiewicz and hundreds of guests attended the… Continue Reading Home
- Internship spotlight: Mitchell Seitz and The Padnos Museum Internship Program at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential MuseumBy: Patti McDonald Name: Mitchell Seitz Year: Senior Major(s): James Madison College and history Can you explain what your position entailed during your internship with the Gerald R. Ford Museum? The Gerald R. Ford Museum has a special endowed internship by the Padnos family, which is a family in the Grand Rapids area. The family… Continue Reading Home
- MSU History alum Chris Shell speaks to CNN about Israel-Gaza warRecently, Michigan State University Department of History alumni and fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Chris Shell spoke to CNN’s Victor Blackwell about the Black community’s opinion towards the Israel-Gaza war, and how President Joe Biden’s handling of the conflict could potentially impact his bid for reelection. Watch here: https://x.com/ChrisShell95/status/1763958434288787508?s=20
- Professor of History Dr. Walter Hawthorne featured in Newport Daily News articleDr. Walter Hawthorne, Professor of History at Michigan State University, was recently quoted in the Newport Daily News article: “Newport’s Black history shared in pair of new projects.” Hawthorne partnered with The Newport Historical Society (NHS) on a significant research initiative called “Voices from the NHS Archives.” As the Project Director for Enslaved.org, Dr.… Continue Reading Home
- Dr. Pero Dagbovie quoted in New York Times articleDr. Pero Dagbovie, University Distinguished Professor of History, Associate Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and Dean of the Graduate School at Michigan State University, was recently quoted in the New York Times article: “The Home of Carter G. Woodson, the Man Behind Black History Month.” Dagbovie, the author of many books, including Carter G.… Continue Reading Home