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The Department of History thrives on its close relationship with many other departments, centers and area studies programs in the humanities and social sciences at Cornell. The faculty includes more than a dozen prize-winning authors as well as winners of Cornell’s prestigious teaching and advising awards.

Spotlight on History Alumni

Nadia Bon: ‘The tougher, less-familiar subjects helped me realize that I am capable of learning anything’

5/01/2019

Sarah Meidl: ‘The most significant part of who I am is not tied to nationality but is defined by the relationships I form with others’

5/03/2019

Keyra Navas: ‘Volunteering in prisons allows me to devote my time to making prisoners feel heard, respected and seen’

4/29/2019

A Career in Corporate Finance ~ How My History Degree Helped Me Get There

5/24/2018 By | Clifford Manko

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Department Contacts and Administration Cornell Historical Society Public History Initiative

History Events

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Storm Still Blowin’: Critical Jewish Studies Now

A. D. White House

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Storm Still Blowin’: Critical Jewish Studies Now

A. D. White House

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History News

Einaudi awards fund global research and activities

Seed grants, student travel grants and internships totaling $355,000 in the 2021–22 academic year supported international work done by many A&S faculty and students.

Grateful to be together: Meet the extraordinary class of 2022

Hear about the Cornell experiences of some of the amazing students in our graduating class.

Arts and Sciences faculty honored for teaching, advising excellence

"These faculty members and graduate teaching assistants have made tremendous contributions for the benefit of our students, guiding their educational paths and molding their experiences."