The Department of History at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a distinguished center for historical scholarship and education. It is home to a faculty of renowned experts covering a wide array of geographical areas and time periods, from ancient civilizations to the modern world. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs designed to cultivate critical thinking, enhance research abilities, and foster a profound understanding of the past. Students benefit from small class sizes, personalized guidance, and access to exceptional library resources and research facilities. The department is also actively involved in public outreach and community engagement, extending historical knowledge beyond the academic setting and preparing students for diverse career paths.
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U of I, Illinois, University of Illinois, or UIUC) is a public land-grant research university in Champaign, Illinois, and Urbana, Illinois. It is the flagship institution of the University of Illinois system and was founded in 1867. With over 56,000 students, the University of Illinois is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States.