The History of The History Department

Aeroplane view of University of Wisconsin - Madison
Aeroplane view of University of Wisconsin – Madison

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Our illustrious history stretches back to the mid-19th century when the State of Wisconsin and its flagship university were founded. This timeline highlights benchmarks in the department’s institutional history and key changes in its curriculum, faculty, and students, situating them in the context of the university’s history and broader changes in the discipline of history.