Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Program in History

The Graduate Program in History at The University of Memphis offers exceptional training and an optimistic prospect for future success. Graduating from major research institutions across North America, our faculty members demand excellence from themselves and from their students.

Faculty and Research

Members of the history faculty are recognized at the highest levels of the profession for innovative methodologies, exhaustive research, and insightful writing.

Student Involvement and Opportunities

Graduate students benefit from regular interaction with faculty both in the classroom and through the daily life of the department. Graduate students participate in:

• Seminars and colloquia
• Presenting papers at professional conferences
• Serving on department committees
• Publishing articles and reviews in historical journals

Student Organizations

Many of our students join:

• The Graduate History Association (GHA)
• The Graduate Association for African-American History (GAAAH)
• Phi Alpha Theta (PAT)