The deadline for receipt of applications and letters of recommendation for fellowships is December 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Charles Argon published an article, and Anin Luo received an essay prize.

Alex Norbrook, a history major, and Carolina Pardo, a history minor, join a cohort of 55 scholars selected from 381 candidates nominated by 175 colleges and universities nationwide.

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Nicole Tian
Rachel Kuhn
Kelly Park
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Edited by Seiyoung Jang and Leighton Symons

Historian Beth Lew-Williams has been named a recipient of the 2025 Dan David Prize, recognizing “outstanding scholarship that illuminates the past and seeks to anchor public discourse in a deeper understanding of history.”

New books are out or forthcoming from He Bian, Janet Chen, and Federico Marcon.

Princeton University awarded honorary degrees during the 2025 Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 27.

Congratulations to all members of the History Undergraduate Class of 2025.

Susan Iseyen and Anastasiia Lystsova were selected as PIIRS Graduate Fellows. Andrew Hoyt won an essay prize, and Nick Barone was awarded a Cotsen Junior Fellowship.

Election to the Society recognizes extraordinary accomplishments in every field of study as well as distinguished work in the arts, business, and public service.

Scholars receive up to three years of funding toward a graduate degree at Stanford University.

The University’s Howard T. Behrman Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities “recognizes extraordinary faculty distinction in humanities and publication; in teaching and advising; and in humanities-related University service.”

Historian Sheldon Garon will receive one of Japan’s highest honors awarded to a civilian from another country, the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.

Jonathan Victor Baldoza was selected as the 2025 LHRT Justin Winsor Award Winner.

History seniors gathered at the arch by Dickinson Hall with their thesis advisers.

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He is among 198 distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 53 disciplines chosen this year. 

On Friday, April 11, students celebrated declaring their major in history. As per tradition, they gathered at Cannon Green wearing black and orange sweaters emblazoned with their class year, 2027, and posed for photos in front of banners for the different departments on campus.

In Fall 2025, we will welcome two new faculty members to our department: Beatrice Adams and Madeline Woker.

New books are out or forthcoming by Michael D. Gordin, Isadora Moura Mota, and Martha A. Sandweiss.