History

History
Offered as a major (B.A.) and a minor

Studying history at Saint Anselm provides enriching opportunities in-and-out of the classroom to grow as a student. You’ll develop the skills to synthesize diverse information, write clear and persuasive arguments backed up by data, and understand human actions in different places and cultures. Having the skills employers value will prepare you to be successful in a wide variety of fields like business, journalism, law, and education.

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Being a history major was incredibly useful in honing my critical thinking skills, especially as a writer. I learned how to articulate my insights thoughtfully whilst analyzing rather lengthy texts and primary materials from a variety of different eras. Additionally, learning how to scan different types of literature efficiently and effectively will be especially useful in my legal education and career beyond graduation.

— Jillian Dorazio ’24

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HU 301: Stories of War

Blending history and literature together, this interdisciplinary course discusses a range of real-world topics related to war. You’ll examine military conflict through unique lenses of memoirs, reportage, short stories, novels, poetry, film, music, and art.

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Seeing History First-hand in Cuba

Through the Cold War in Cuba course, history students embark on a week-long study abroad trip to learn a different perspective on the Cold War. Students visit museums and historic sites and even hear first-hand recollections of key events like the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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Two Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassadors holding a board full of campaign buttons at the NHIOP

History in the Palm of Your Hands

Through the Kevin B. Harrington Student Ambassador program, students can engage with pieces of political history on campus—like curating shadow box displays of presidential campaign buttons dating from 1896–2000 for visitors to view.

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Lauren Chooljian ’10 in the spin room for the ABC Democratic Debate

History Alumna Recognized with Pulitzer Nomination

Reporter Lauren Chooljian Baer ’10 has been widely recognized for her podcasts and coverage over the last decade. In addition to being a finalist for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting, the history alumna delivered a memorable commencement address to Saint Anselm College’s class of 2024.

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recent outcomes

Recent Career Outcomes

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
New Hampshire Hunger Solutions
New Hampshire Public Radio
Office of Governor Christopher T. Sununu
Rath, Young, and Pignatelli
Smithsonian Museum of African History
U.S. Justice Department
UNICEF

Recent Graduate Schools

Boston College
Georgetown University
London School of Economics
New England Law School
Notre Dame
Suffolk Law School
Trinity College-Dublin
UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

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President Favazza standing with Diego Benites and his family in front of Alumni Hall

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