Who are we, and where are we going? For the answers, the Department of History looks to the past to see where we came from. Below you’ll find chronicles of our History students, alumni and faculty, and you can contact us if you think you have a History story that should be published here. Students learn about the political, cultural, industrial and revolutionary movements that led to the rise and fall of civilizations across time. Their interest in uncovering the patterns and watershed breaks from tradition that shaped our world is encouraged by a passionate faculty eager to show them the past while preparing them for their future.

Media Mentions

Ralph Young Cited as Faculty Expert in Time Magazine
via Time Magazine on February 26, 2024

Ralph Young Cited as Faculty Expert in Time Magazine

History Professor Ralph Young was cited in Time Magazine in article “The History of Self-...

Ralph Young published Op-ed in NYU Press
via NYU Press Blog on January 05, 2024

Ralph Young published Op-ed in NYU Press

Professor Ralph Young recently published an op-ed in the NYU Press titled Patriotism, Dissent,...

Professor Ralph Young Featured in WalletHub
via WalletHub on June 19, 2023

Professor Ralph Young Featured in WalletHub

History Professor Ralph Young was featured in a WalletHub article, 2023's Most Patriotic States in America.

Ralph Young Quoted as a Faculty Expert in How Stuff Works
via How Stuff Works on August 25, 2022

Ralph Young Quoted as a Faculty Expert in How Stuff Works

History Professor Ralph Young was quoted as a faculty expert in a How Stuff Works article...

Scholar Exchange: The First Amendment: Assembly and Petition With Ralph Young
via National Constitution Center on February 19, 2021

Scholar Exchange: The First Amendment: Assembly and Petition With Ralph Young

History professor Ralph Young discusses the First Amendment’s assembly and petition clause.