Explore the past, and through it, shape the future.
Past is Prologue
At Purchase, history isn’t just about knowing what has happened; it’s about understanding it. It’s about figuring out how society works and where we fit into it. If you’re looking to untangle the complexities of the world, a major in history might just be for you.
Gain Valuable Skills
Far more than the mere memorization of dates and events, history is a living world waiting for us to set it free. Its study presents the opportunity to discover new stuff, generate original insights, revise the conventional view, and influence the world in which we live.
Whether you become a professional historian or not, majoring in history will give you the knowledge, analytical skills, and perspective you need to make the most of your journey into the future.
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Join Us for Fall Open House
And discover why you belong here!
SUNY Purchase Open House is your chance to learn all about us through insider campus tours, info sessions with staff and faculty, workshops, a community fair, and more. Registration is open.
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Assistant Professor of History Jessica Levy Receives NEH Grant
The competitive National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends support humanities scholars in undertaking archival research for books and articles.
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A Woman is Responsible for Everything
Time: 7:00pmProfessor Elisheva Carlebach, Salo Wittmayer Baron Professor of Jewish History, Culture, and Society, specializes in the cultural, intellectual, and religious history of the Jews in Early Modern Europe.
