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Nicole Spangler, undergraduate student in history

Rising Senior Nicole Spangler Awarded Beinecke Scholarship

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

7.10.26

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

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