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Knowledge of the Human Past and Experience

Providing a historically informed perspective on the contemporary world and the challenges that it faces.

The History Department provides students with a broad knowledge of the human past and experience...

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Fall 2023 Course Booklet

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Student Resources

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Program
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Graduate Program
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List of Degrees
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What's Happening

Sustaining Survival: Historic Motels, Gold Mine, and History Itself Top Nevada’s ‘Most Endangered’ List
Nevada history women's pioneer Jean Ford sits at her typewriter and looks down as she writes on paper with her left hand

UNLV-led Preserve Nevada group encourages interest and action to protect 12 Silver State treasures.

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: April
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A collection of colorful headlines featuring UNLV staff and students.

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: February
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The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: January
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Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.

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In the News

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Accomplishments

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Experts

  • Paul Werth
    Professor, Department of History
  • Jeff Schauer
    Assistant Professor of History
  • Dan Bubb
    Aviation Historian and Associate Professor in Residence, UNLV Honors College
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Helpful Links

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Dept. Promo Video History Department Newsletter Wilson Advising Center Phi Alpha Theta
Public History Preserve Nevada Women in Nevada History Library Guide for History Majors

The Department of History is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.

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