Welcome to the Stanford University Department of History
We offer innovative courses, cutting-edge research, and critical outreach to better understand the past in order to prepare for the future.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Stanford's Department of History will be hosting its commencement ceremony at Lane History Corner in Citrus Courtyard on Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 12:30pm - 2:30pm (PDT)
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Understanding the past, present, and future
Historians explore change over time by sifting through different forms of evidence, perspectives, and factors.
Department Bookshelf
Check out the newest publications from our faculty members.
