Our Graduate Program

Kate A. Everest, UW-Madison’s first History Ph.D., 1893

With over 100 graduate students and more than 60 faculty, the Department of History is home to one of the oldest, most distinguished, and most comprehensive graduate programs in the United States, renowned for its long tradition of collegiality and openness. Our ranks include the faculty and graduate students of the former Department of History of Science, Medicine, and Technology, one of the most prestigious programs of its kind. All told, our internationally recognized faculty has been mentoring distinguished historians since 1893.

Critical to our success over the years has been the invaluable support of our alumni, the Department of History’s Board of Visitors, and many generous donors.  We are especially indebted to the George L. Mosse Program in History , Director Emeritus John Tortorice, and current Director Skye Doney. The Mosse Program’s generosity benefits our graduate students in many ways.

For information about our graduate programs, please explore the links below.