History Department

Overview

SUNY Cortland’s History Department offers two majors, a minor and a graduate program. We have a world-class faculty offering classes ranging from Revolutionary America to Ancient Greece, from Medieval Europe to Modern China, from the Spanish Civil War to Native American History, from World Environmental History to Public History, and dozens more. In our history courses, students don't just study the past — they become historians.

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Department News


News

Fulbright winner inspired by Study Abroad program 

May 16, 2023
Kasey Jacob ’21 will soon return to India after earning a student research grant. 

SUNY Cortland to spotlight labor on April 27

April 17, 2023
The “Labor Spring” events will include a panel, an academic lecture and a rally.

Black History Month events at a glance

Feb. 21, 2023
SUNY Cortland Black History Month event series continues through February.

SUNY Cortland supports CROP Hunger Walk

Feb. 7, 2023
The October fundraiser brought in $11,703, some of which supports local food pantries and feeding programs.

SUNY Cortland earns high marks for online programs

Dec. 14, 2022
The university ranked No. 14 in New York, according to a recent ranking based on cost, student success and reputation. 

Clubs/Societies

The History Club is one of SUNY Cortland’s fastest growing organizations on campus! Its goals are to provide a social setting for developing interests in historical topics and to establish a better relationship between faculty and students.



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