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
- UWM Student Presents Research at State CapitolUW-Milwaukee student Oli Pierce was one speaker who presented research at the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Please select this link …
- UWM Remembers Historian David D. BuckThe University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee community mourns the loss of David Douglas Buck, professor emeritus of history and a longtime supporter of the university. Buck …
- New Faculty AlertPlease help us in welcoming Professor Xin Yu, Assistant Professor, Buck Professor of Chinese History to UWM.Professor Yu joined the department after completing his …
- Celebrating Glendale at 75The place now called Glendale, Wisconsin, has had many incarnations. It was once the home of ancient mound builders and, later, a Menomini village. It …
Department Events
- Apr2April 2, 2026, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
