Understanding the Past Helps Shape a Better Future
UWM Department of History’s faculty, staff, and students pursue research and teaching interests that span the globe.
We provide undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to engage in the process of historical discovery and analysis, giving them skills and knowledge that will be useful in every kind of work and in civic life. The department promotes scholarly activities and excellence in research involving faculty and students, and is committed to service that addresses the diverse needs of our students, profession, and the larger community.
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Department News
- Greg Carter’s Book AwardedCongratulations to Dr. Greg Carter, whose book, I'd Just as Soon Kiss a Wookie: Uncovering Racialized Desire in the Star Wars Galaxy, won the …
- A Spirit of Revolt PublishedA Spirit of Revolt: Conrado Alvillar and the Rank-and-File Wobblies of the 1927–1928 Colorado Coal Strike is being released October 13, 2026 – CONGRATULATIONS, …
- Lisa Silverman’s Book HonoredCongratulations to our own Lisa Silverman! Her recent book, The Postwar Antisemite: Culture and Complicity after the Holocaust was recently named a short-list finalist …
- UWM’s Retrolab Welcomes Doors Open MilwaukeePart nostalgic digital playground, part digital and technological history lesson, UWM’s Retrolab in Holton Hall 402 is one of just four such retro computing …
Department Events
- Nov6November 6, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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