• Old photos of a man on a carriage being drawn by two horses.
  • A student reading a textbook.
  • Dr. William Bauer giving a lecture to a class.
  • A history class lecture in session.
  • A collection of old history books.

Knowledge of the Human Past and Experience

Providing a historically informed perspective on the contemporary world and the challenges that it faces.

The History Department provides students with a broad knowledge of the human past and experience...

Academic Programs

History students in class at their desks
Graduate student outside of the entrance to the History department.
Two students doing a research on their own.

What's Happening

The Las Vegas strip as seen on Super Bowl weekend (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).

A collection of news stories and highlights featuring UNLV students and faculty.

closeup of ombud david schwartz outside near trees

Ombuds David G. Schwartz provides a safe space for hearing your workplace concerns.

a UNLV football helmet placed on the turf with an Allegiant Stadium sign and empty bleachers visible in the background

As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, UNLV researchers are available to provide expertise.

Allegiant Stadium

UNLV history professor Michael Green on the continued evolution of pro sports in Las Vegas and its road to the Super Bowl.

Announcements

In the News

Accomplishments

Experts

The Department of History is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.