Located within the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Washington-Seattle, the History department serves as a dynamic hub for exploring the past in all its complexity. It brings together a diverse community of students, faculty, and researchers united by a shared passion for understanding the historical forces that have shaped our world. The curriculum is designed to be both broad and deep, covering a vast array of historical periods and geographical regions through courses that spark intellectual curiosity and growth. Faculty are leading scholars and dedicated educators, fostering a supportive environment where students develop essential critical thinking, research, and analytical skills. The department also actively engages with the wider community through public history initiatives, connecting the past to present-day conversations.
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The University of Washington (UW, simply Washington, or informally U-Dub) is a public research university in Seattle, Washington. Founded on November 4, 1861, as Territorial University, Washington is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast; it was established in Seattle approximately a decade after the city's founding. The university has a 703 acre main campus located in the city's University District, as well as campuses in Tacoma and Bothell. Overall, UW encompasses more than 500 buildings and over 20 million gross square footage of space, including one of the largest library systems in the world with more than 26 university libraries, art centers, museums, laboratories, lecture halls, and stadiums.