History

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The Department of History offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and four minors: History, Asian History, Latin American History, and History of Race & Ethnic Communities. Courses cover the ancient through modern worlds, consider people from all parts of the globe, and take diverse approaches to understanding the past. Our interdisciplinary offerings, internship opportunities, and award-winning professors prepare students for meaningful and successful futures.

What Can I Do With a History Degree?

A focused study of the past helps you broaden your perceptions of the complexity of the contemporary world and cultivate a subtle understanding of humanity. In addition, history students develop the research, analytical, and communication skills necessary for successful and fulfilling careers. Gonzaga history students attend graduate school, law school, and volunteer after graduation. Recent graduates have successful careers in:

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History Highlights

Romani Memory Map Launches with UN Human Rights Commission

Dr. Ann Ostendorf has collaborated with the United Nations Human Rights Office and several other international institutions to create a Romani Memory Map of the Americas. This crowd-sourced initiative maps Romani community memory sites in an effort to alleviate antigypsyism through public educational efforts.

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Experts Advisory Committee Appointment

Dr. Ray Rast has been invited to serve on an Experts Advisory Committee for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. He will be working under the leadership of presidential appointee Sara Bronin, providing input on how federal preservation policy might intersect with federal policy on issues like housing, climate change, lands management, and tribal relations. Read the announcement.

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Chicanas Changing History

Dr. Deena González has been interviewed for the Chicana/o Studies Oral History Project. The projects seeks to commemorate the historical development and document the formation of Chicana/o Studies through in-depth interviews with the first generations of scholars who shaped it. She has also been included in "The First 100: Chicanas Changing History Initiative .

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Andrew Goldman, Ph.D., at an archaeological dig.

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Professor-in-Charge: Dr. Andrew Goldman

Dr. Andrew Goldman will be serving as Professor-in-Charge at The Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies (ICCS) in Rome during the 2025–2026 academic year. Dr. Goldman’s assignment proves his significant professional accomplishments as well as Gonzaga’s reputation as a leading humanities institution. Image courtesy of The Centro Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome.

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Romani Memory Map Launches with UN Human Rights Commission