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COVID-19 Response & Resources

  • HISTORY IS HANDS ON, with opportunities for methods courses, internships, archival research, thesis writing and publishing.

    HISTORY IS HANDS ON, with opportunities for methods courses, internships, archival research, thesis writing and publishing.

  • HISTORY HAS YOU COVERED for every need: Tier 1 & 2 writing, Race & Inclusion, Global Perspectives and Public Service.

    HISTORY HAS YOU COVERED for every need: Tier 1 & 2 writing, Race & Inclusion, Global Perspectives and Public Service.

  • KNOW THE PAST, SHAPE THE FUTURE with the rigorous skills and comprehensive knowledge that will prepare you for new challenges at every stage of your life.

    KNOW THE PAST, SHAPE THE FUTURE with the rigorous skills and comprehensive knowledge that will prepare you for new challenges at every stage of your life.

Department of History

Department of History

The History Department remains committed to teaching and learning during the crisis caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19). If you need information, contact information for our departmental administrators is here. Undergraduates needing advice about our major, transfer credit, or similar issues, should contact Professor Brian DeMare, Director of Undergraduate Studies, by email at bdemare@tulane.edu.

WELCOME

The rich heritage of New Orleans, our award-winning faculty, the outstanding history resources on our campus, and Tulane University's tradition of excellence make history a vital part of "the Tulane experience."

If you would like to learn more about Tulane's Department of History majors and programs of study, please contact me. I will be happy to send you information, arrange for you to tour our campus, and introduce you to our faculty. I hope to hear from you soon.

F. Thomas Luongo
Chair, Tulane History Department

New Legal History Course

This fall join Prof. Gilpin and Prof. Isaacson in HISU 2910, Law and US History. This course surveys the history of the United States through legal cases from the revolutionary era to the present day. Through sensational murder trials and major Supreme Court precedents, students will explore the intersections of history and law. HISU 2910 is especially recommended for pre-law students.

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*New* Spring 2021 Course Listings
History Department Newsletter

History Department in the News

Andy Horowitz book on Hurricane Katrina wins award
Tulane professor’s book on Hurricane Katrina wins prestigious honor
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Tulane professor's book goes back in time to examine Hurricane Katrina
Leonard A. Lauder, who spent three decades as chief executive officer of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., has made a gift to establish The Leonard A. Lauder Professor of American History and Values. (photo courtesy of the The Estée Lauder Companies)
Leonard A. Lauder funds Tulane University professorship on American history and values
Newcomb-Tulane William Wallace Peery Society 2019
Newcomb-Tulane College announces the William Wallace Peery Society Class of 2019
Meg Maurer
Exceptional student, artist, Newcomb Scholar will be missed
A conference at Tulane will explore how climate change raises questions of justice and democracy.
Justice, democracy and climate change subject of conference
Walter Isaacson
Tulane experts address international affairs and domestic disasters
Tulane experts: News in Review
From law to linguistics, Tulane faculty make national headlines
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