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The PFW Department of History is a community of scholars who seek to understand the past and strive to introduce students to the process of historical thinking. The skills learned within the department prepare students for professional and vocational opportunities in a variety of fields and also enable them to be life-long learners. In addition, a major in History helps them to become thoughtful a
05/14/2026
Giant CONGRATULATIONS to the PFW class of 2026, especially our graduating History majors! We definitely missed some folks in this group picture as they were congregating with their second majors (extra testament to the accomplishments of this class!). We did find a few of you in the hallway though, so skim through for some additional appearances. We are so proud of all your hard work and wish you a bright and successful future! Don’t be a stranger!!! 🎓🎉📚
05/14/2026
05/14/2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of you!
05/08/2026
It’s the last day of finals week!! Our resident early American historian, Dr. Angelica, is out at the Old Fort with .wayne giving local elementary school students a taste of the past and representing PFW History! Swipe through to see Dr. Angelica in her awesome costume, and see if you recognize some friends she met along the way. 😉
Wishing all students, recent grads, and History lovers alike a happy summer break. We’ll see you in the Fall!
04/30/2026
It is the last week of classes and faculty and students are having some fun. Yesterday, Dr. David Schuster represented the History Department (along with his animal companion, Chiweenie) in a Wipe Out competition. Dr. Schuster faced off against Anthropology's Dr. Hal Odden, both receiving some battle wounds. It was a fun way to end the semester.
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04/29/2026
🐱🐶 We heard PFW was looking for an understudy for Don the Mastodon. We found three contenders within the Departments of English and History. After some tryouts, we think we found just the right fit!! 💛 Scroll through the picture gallery to see our winner!
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April 29 is almost here—Day of Giving is your chance to make history with us! Show your support and give to the Department of History and empower students through scholarships and hands-on opportunities. Be part of something bigger. Every moment—and every dollar—counts.