History undergraduates work with Holocaust survivor to create Museum of Tolerance

 Two history undergraduates are helping Holocaust survivor Dr. William Gingold create a Museum of Tolerance in Champaign-Urbana. The museum hopes to educate guests about the oppression and prejudice people across the world have suffered and promote tolerance and acceptance of different...

"Quack" medicine in the British Empire

Katherine Horan investigates the family behind a Georgian era cure-all medicine

"Quack" medicine in the British Empire

Graduate student Katherine Horan investigates the family behind a Georgian era cure-all medicine

History alumnus receives Fulbright award to study in Italy

Noam Zipris will use the grant to earn his master's degree at the L’Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

History students create podcast for 250th anniversary of the U.S., gain valuable career skills

 During the spring 2026 semester, Department of History lecturer Shannan Mason surprised students with a special project for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Instead of writing papers, they would create a...

From history major to law firm partner

Q&A with alumnus James A. Snyder

The tragedy of James Person

Alumnus Renatto Carr studies history of anti-Black violence in the Midwest

Professor Jerry Dávila to lead the Humanities Research Institute

 Jerry Dávila, an expert in Latin American history and a leader in global humanities, will become the next director of the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on August 16, 2026, pending Board of Trustees approval....

Graduate student finds love for history through fencing

Alyssa Hirsch explores the stories of fencing coaches who emigrated from the Soviet Union — and finds her passion for teaching at Illinois.

Graduate student finds love for history through fencing

Alyssa Hirsch explores the stories of fencing coaches who emigrated from the Soviet Union — and finds her passion for teaching at Illinois.
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