History

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Welcome to the History Department


Explore our shared human experience in the Department of History. Our distinguished faculty and engaging course offerings will immerse you in pivotal events, transformative ideas, and captivating stories. Whether your passion lies in ancient empires, modern revolutions, or topics like medicine or the environment, the Department of History provides a vibrant intellectual community. Here you will gain invaluable analytical skills, multicultural perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the past to help navigate the present and imagine the future.

Wh​y History?

 

  • A world of possibilities: Whether you have a specific professional career goal or wish to gain skills in writing, research, or analytical thinking that will provide a strong foundation for careers in many fields, you’ll find that studying in the Department of History will open doors to a world of possibilities. 
  • Community Engagement: The University of Delaware's history department actively engages with the community through various programs and partnerships, enhancing students' educational experiences and contributing to local and regional historical preservation and education efforts.
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The University of Delaware’s Francis Alison Society selected Jaipreet Virdi, assistant professor of history, as one of two recipients of the 2020 Gerard J. Mangone Young Scholar Award. The award recognizes promising and accomplished young faculty. Virdi was honored in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences category. 

 

Virdi is a historian of medicine, technology and disability. Her research and teaching interests include the history of medicine, the history of science, disability history, disability technologies and material/visual culture studies. 

 

Read the UDaily article​

 

 

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Jaipreet Virdi

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