History

Through the study of history, students learn that just as with a film, the current scenes cannot be understood without having seen those that came before. Once outside the narrow frame of our own time and place, we are much better able to exercise what historian Jacques Barzun calls “a quick and shrewd understanding” of contemporary developments.

Read about how this major will prepare you for a strong career.

The History major cultivates a unique skill set applicable to a variety of careers.

"I loved the interdisciplinary nature of the history major. I gained exposure to many different fields of knowledge." - Jenna Radford, '06, Wake Washington Program Coordinator

The History major is excellent preparation for graduate and law school.

The unique perspective provided through the history major offers intellectual insight, provides the basis of informed citizenship, and cultivates a skill set that can be applied to a variety of careers. These include law, government, museum and historic site management, research and archives, teaching, and journalism. The major is also excellent preparation for graduate and law school.

As project director of the Criminal Justice Oral Histories internship program, Miranda Bohl, ’21, explored her interest in history and gained new appreciation for the importance of helping people tell their stories.

News

Meredith Hosts Information Session About Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Meredith College Selected for Multi-Year Project of the Council of Independent Colleges

Exploring Belonging Through Arts & Humanities Common Experience Theme

Meredith Webinar Focuses on Women Voters: Past and Present

Meredith Student’s Research Adds to Knowledge About Women’s History

Events

Beverly Perdue, the first woman to serve as governor of North Carolina, recently donated a collection of her materials to Meredith College. The materials have already provided valuable research opportunities for students interested in undergraduate research.