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You will find history isn’t contained simply in the pages of a textbook at The College of Idaho. Our engaging faculty breathe life into the events that have shaped human history, and you will find plenty of opportunities to interact with history first-hand from visiting historically significant sites overseas to performing in-depth historical research.
Our History majors graduate with a knowledge of historical methodology and research, as well as a foundation in the histories of at least four regions of the world. The study of history is rewarding for students with any program of study but is particularly suited to students pursuing careers in business, law, teaching, health sciences, media, or the arts and humanities, where an understanding of human experience is particularly valuable.
A group of students traveled with Dr. Rob Dayley (International Affairs) and Dr. Jeff Snyder-Reinke (History) to Vietnam and got beyond the history books to see and learn about the region with their own eyes and minds.
Dr. Nick Underwood (History) traveled to New York, Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Jerusalem to research his recent book, Yiddish Paris, that is, literally, the first of its kind. “It was a real, wild chase to find the materials that I needed to put this whole thing together,” he said.
After graduating from the College, Kristine McDivitt-Tompkins ‘72 went on to co-found and serve as the CEO of Patagonia, Inc. She later co-founded with her late husband, Douglas, the Tompkins Conservation, which protects roughly 14.8 million acres of parklands in Chile and Argentina. For her work, she was awarded the 2023 Ken Burns American Heritage Prize.
B.A. in History and Sociology. Former CEO and Co-Founder of Patagonia and Co-Founder of the Tompkins Conservation. 2017 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy, 2017 Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship, 2021 National Audubon Society’s Rachel Carson Award and 2023 Ken Burns American Heritage Prize Winner.
When I was looking at my options at the end of high school, I didn’t place the College at the top of my list – it took my parents encouraging me to come for a campus visit for me to really consider it. At the College, I have found a deep love for learning and exploration, taken wonderful classes, and built very close friendships and academic relationships that I always cherish.
B.A.in History with minors in Anthropology/Sociology, Environmental Humanities and Geography.
It’s nice living your life like a cartoon show character – the next episode will be another wacky adventure. When you embrace that mindset, a lot of cool things can end up happening. So, do the random thing. Send in the random application. It can be one of the more formative moments of your life.
B.A. in History and Political Economy with minors in Art & Design and Natural Sciences. The College’s 3rd Fulbright Scholar.
I came to The College of Idaho for a liberal arts experience. While I have since narrowed my focus to law school, I have not been forced to sacrifice my other interests. The College of Idaho curriculum allows my work in math, science, and art to inform my historical research. The result is not a disorganized education, but an enriched one; an experience that keeps me both fulfilled and ceaselessly interested in the work I pursue.
B.A. in History with minors in Art & Design and Scientific Computing.
Coming from a background characterized by diverse diplomatic approaches and experiences, I have cultivated a strong ability to navigate various perspectives and seek common ground within complicated political landscapes. This not only enhanced my negotiation skills but also deepened my understanding of global diplomacy and solidified my commitment to pursuing a career in the field of international relations.
B.A in History and International Political Economy with minors in Communication and Natural Science and a specialization in Pre-Law.
One of the requirements I was looking for in schools was that there needed to be a music program that I could participate in, even if I was not a major or minor. At CofI, I have been able to do just that and perform at football and basketball games, concerts and operas. I can still have my passion for music while exploring new passions like rock climbing and writing. B.A in History and Environmental Studies with a minor in Communication.
Your innovative spirit has propelled you this far. What’s next? That’s for you to dream, make, live and unleash at The College of Idaho. Come see what awaits you here.
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