who understand how and why change occurs, who are culturally literate, and who can manage the diversity of the modern workplace in all of its forms. These are skills you will gain through the study of ...

History degrees aim to widen the student's experience and develop qualities of perception and judgement, while fostering intellectual independence, sharpness and maturity. "Important abilities and ...

This video by the American Academy of Arts and Science explores the ongoing importance of the humanities in our world, featuring the voices of luminaries such as George Lucas, Sandra Day O'Connor, ...

When you become part of the Department of History ... what happened, and why, rather than merely being told about events by someone else. Real historians are united by their passion to explore the ...

Art history provides a means by which we can understand our human past and its relationship to our present, because the act of making art is one of humanity’s most ubiquitous activities. As an art ...

Why are we forgetting history's lessons? We're told in school that we study history so as not to repeat its mistakes. But ...

As a history major, you will gain a broad introduction to civilizations of the past and present, preparing you for diverse careers or graduate study. Located in a city steeped in history, UMass Lowell ...

Why study History? It’s not about memorizing dates and names. It’s about asking, “what’s the story so far?” and the story is the development of humanity and society. History is about getting the big ...

The department has particular strengths in the History of Science, Technology and the Environment (STE) and in Global History, and this is reflected in our course offerings. Why Study History at ...