Share our enthusiasm for the study of past societies and cultures

History unlocks important insights into the world we inhabit. But we also find intellectual satisfaction, and wisdom, in understanding the past on its own terms. Because of the geographical breadth of our courses, history students develop a global consciousness as they develop key transferable skills such as critical thinking, communication, and empathy.

The World is Calling: History Majors

History is the centerpiece of a humanities education. It's about problem-solving, gathering evidence, and fitting that evidence together to understand what happened in past societies - and why those things happened.

Projects

Iowa Native Spaces

History Writing Center

History Corps

News and announcements

Rosemary Moore

Associate Professor Rosemary Moore reflects on service, teaching and research

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Associate Professor Rosemary Moore was on active duty in the U.S. Navy for five years. She uses this experience in both her courses and research on the Roman military.
John Eicher

History PhD Alum, John Eicher releases 10-part Lecture Series

Thursday, May 30, 2024
John P. R. Eicher (PhD, 2015), Associate Professor of European History at Penn State University and a 2023-24 National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow, has released a ten-part YouTube lecture series titled, "Western Civilization (1500-Present): From Dawn, to Decadence, to Disillusionment."

Upcoming events

Hawkeyes at Home promotional image

Hawkeyes at Home

Saturday, January 4, 2025 10:00am
Explore the cutting-edge research and stories shaping our world with Hawkeyes at Home, two new video specials from the University of Iowa. Hawkeyes in Flight (Streaming begins Jan. 4) Take to the skies with UI experts from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Iowa Raptor Project, and the Stanley Museum of Art. Make No Bones About It (Streaming begins Jan. 11) Dig into stories about natural history and archaeology, topped off with a special musical performance by the UI...
Hawkeyes at Home promotional image

Hawkeyes at Home

Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00am
Explore the cutting-edge research and stories shaping our world with Hawkeyes at Home, two new video specials from the University of Iowa. Hawkeyes in Flight (Streaming begins Jan. 4) Take to the skies with UI experts from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Iowa Raptor Project, and the Stanley Museum of Art. Make No Bones About It (Streaming begins Jan. 11) Dig into stories about natural history and archaeology, topped off with a special musical performance by the UI...
Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings promotional image

Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, February 7, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The second monthly workshop will be held on Friday, Feb. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 302 SH. This session will feature presentations by Stephanie DiPietro (Associate Professor; Sociology and Criminology) and Elke Heckner (Associate Professor of Instruction; German). An agenda is provided below. 10:30–10:40 a.m...
Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings promotional image

Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, March 7, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The third monthly workshop will be held on Friday, March 7, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 1117 UCC. This session's speakers are TBA. An agenda is provided below. 10:30–10:40 a.m. - Gather, greetings, coffee and pastries 10:45–11:15 a.m. - First presenter (20-25 minute talk, 5-10 minutes for discussion) 11:15–11:45...
Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings promotional image

Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study for War & Genocide Monthly Workshop Meetings

Friday, April 11, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre
The CLAS Office of the Dean and the Research Development Office invite you to a monthly workshop series focused on the Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide. The fourth monthly workshop will be held on Friday, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in 1117 UCC. This session will feature presentations by Elizabeth Menninga (Associate Professor; Political Science) and Ashley Howard (Assistant Professor; History and African American Studies) . An agenda is provided below. 10...
View more events

Build a foundation

Expand your horizons

Learn from experts