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An early copy of the Declaration of Independence at WashU’s Olin Library. (Photo: James Byard/WashU)

Faculty, In the Media

Peter Kastor: Why Did the Colonies Declare Independence?

People join movements for many reasons. The American Revolution was no different, says Peter Kastor, professor of history. “They all agree on liberty. They disagree on what it means.”

7.1.26

Nicole Spangler, undergraduate student in history

Undergraduate, In the Media

Undergraduate Nicole Spangler named Beinecke Scholar

Nicole Spangler, a rising senior studying classics and history in WashU Arts & Sciences, received a prestigious Beinecke Scholarship, becoming the first WashU student to win that honor since 2014.

6.18.26

Angela He (upper left), Kiegan Baranski (upper right), Syrus Solo Jin (lower left), Ben Greenho (lower right)

Undergraduate, In the Media, Alumni

Where Can a History Degree Take You?

A history degree opens doors to far more than a single career path. The skills developed through historical study prepare graduates to succeed across a wide range of professions.

6.17.26

Lee Morrison visiting cloister of Sant'Andrea in Genoa

Graduate, In the Media

Lee Morrison Receives Andy Kelly Prize for Best Article in Viator

Lee Morrison, PhD student in history, received the Andy Kelly Prize for Best Article in Viator

5.22.26

cover of Sam Hirst's publication, 'Against the Liberal Order'

Undergraduate, In the Media, Alumni

Sam Hirst (BA ’04) Receives Two Awards for Recent Publication

Sam Hirst, author and alum of the undergraduate history program at WashU, has recently received two prizes for his book, Against the Liberal Order: The Soviet Union, Turkey, and Statist Internationalism, 1919–1939.

5.22.26