A one-of-a-kind first year: Inside WashU’s Ampersand Programs
Conner Yamnitz, who recently graduated with a degree in history, took part in WashU's Ampersand Programs in 2023.
Alumni in the News: Mary Bruce, AB '05 2026 Distinguished Alumni
On March 26, 2026, Arts & Sciences honored seven alumni for their achievements, service, and commitment to the liberal arts, including Mary Bruce, who majored in history.
Kim Lacey Awarded Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant
Kim Lacey, who recently defended her dissertation in the History PhD Program, was awarded the Bernadotte E. Schmitt Grant.
Ben Wexler Publishes Article in Naharaim
Ben Wexler, graduate student in History, recently published a paper in the journal Narahaim.
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.
Peter Kastor: Why Did the Colonies Declare Independence?
WashU Expert: Why Did the Colonies Declare Independence?
National Humanities Center Announces 2026–27 Fellows
From WashU to the White House: Alumna Mary Bruce shares journalism career insights
Eleven WashU faculty elected to AAAS
What the Roman Republic can teach us about Trump’s war in Iran
What the Roman Republic can teach us about Trump’s war in Iran
Empire and Identity
Empire and Identity: Interview with Faculty Fellow Christine Johnson
Kuzuoğlu’s “Codes of Modernity” recognized with honorable mention in Levenson Prize
Mustakeem to receive Dred Scott Freedom Award
Mustakeem to receive Dred Scott Freedom Award
Recent Publications in History - WashU Faculty
Far from unprecedented: Professor Krister Knapp discusses recent U.S. foreign policy in Venezuela
Far from unprecedented: Professor Krister Knapp discusses recent U.S. foreign p…
20 Years: Humanities Digital Workshop
Marjan Wardaki & Anne Schult: 2026-27 Faculty Fellows
2026-27 Faculty Fellows selected