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The Declaration of Independence

Welcome to History.

July 4, 1776 - The Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress

Dan Carlin

What's more hardcore than history?

CU Boulder alumnus Dan Carlin (Hist'89) brings a love of history and a punk sensibility to a new season of “The Ampersand” as he discusses his hit podcast, Hardcore History
 

David Gross

In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus, David L. Gross

It is with heavy hearts the department of history announces the passing of our beloved friend and colleague, Professor Emeritus David L. Gross. 

Why Study History?

Historians study the past, in all of its complexity, to better understand our contemporary world and the forces that created it. When students understand the past, they recognize their power to shape the present and the future.

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But can you make a good living with a degree in History? Yes!

Graph reflects that history degree recipients rank second among CU system alums in average annual earnings of $86,771, just behind computer sciences at $87,574.