Our students are doing research in the history of the Atlantic world, disability studies, public history, immigration history, gay and lesbian studies, and other emerging fields. Our graduates hold positions in universities, museums and libraries across the country.

We are committed to providing a rigorous, top quality education for the next generation of scholars. Whether they end up pursuing careers in academia, public history, secondary education, government and cultural organizations, publishing, or other fields, we prepare our students with the research, analytical, and writing skills necessary for today's market. Students read deeply in their fields while learning to create new knowledge by asking their own questions about the past, engaging in primary research, analyzing their findings, and communicating their conclusions artfully and persuasively.