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The study of the past offers students critical and analytic skills essential not only to the discipline of history but also to their future careers.

09/01/2026

Calling all SMU students—join the SMU Historical Society!
Interested in history and looking for a fun way to get involved on campus? The SMU Historical Society is welcoming new members! Come connect with fellow students, participate in activities, and be part of a community that shares an interest in history.

You do not have to hold an officer position to join—all interested students are encouraged to get involved!

⭐ Looking for a leadership opportunity? Positions for Secretary and Treasurer are also currently open.

📩 Ready to join or want to learn more? Email Professor Bianca Lopez at [email protected].

08/25/2026

Join us for the Kahn Distinguished Lecture on Mexican History, featuring Matthew Butler presenting "Mexico's War of Religion? The Revolution of 1910–1940."

🗓️ Thursday, August 27 | 🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Texana Room

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Mustangs — new and returning!
The SMU History Department is so excited you're here. Grab your coffee, grab your notes, and let's go make some history together.

08/18/2026

Some of our historians hosted an open Oral History Lab for Academic Explorations Day with first-year and transfer students today. We are so excited to be part of the Stampede!

08/11/2026

⏳ 14 days until classes begin!

The countdown to a new semester is on! We can't wait to welcome new and returning students back to the Hilltop on August 24.
Whether you're taking your first history course, diving into archival research, or preparing for your senior year, we're excited to learn with you this fall.

See you soon in the Department of History!

07/15/2026

Congratulations to Rashida Shafiq on successfully defending her Ph.D. dissertation!
The Method and the Machinery: Gloria Steinem, India, and the Cold War Making of American Second-Wave Feminism, 1956–1972
Your dedication and scholarship have led to an incredible achievement. We wish you continued success in the next chapter of your academic journey.

07/08/2026

New Course Alert!
Explore the rich and diverse history of Mexican American women in our new course, HIST 3310: History of Mexican American Women.
From the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to today's social media influencers, this course examines how race, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality have shaped the experiences of Mexican American, Chicana, and Tejana women from 1848 to the present through both historical scholarship and primary sources.
Join us as we uncover the stories, voices, and contributions that have helped shape American history.

06/19/2026

Meet Our Majors: John Cahalan.

From studying Ancient Rome and French history through SMU-in-Rome-Paris to developing strong research and writing skills alongside exceptional faculty mentors, John says the History Department has been a highlight of his SMU experience and a strong foundation for his future in law school.

06/15/2026

A History degree. A dream job in entertainment.

We're proud to spotlight SMU Clements History Department alumnus, Topher Sharp, whose liberal arts foundation helped launch a successful career with Creative Artists Agency in New York. The research, critical thinking, and storytelling skills developed in the classroom continue to open doors in unexpected places.

This is what the power of a Dedman education looks like.

Read his story: https://lnkd.in/g5sVnzJ5

06/12/2026

Meet Our Graduate Student: Laura Narvaez.

We asked Laura about her journey at SMU, what inspired her Ph.D. path, and the impact of her research.

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Clements Dept. Of History 3225 University Dallas Hall, Suite 71 Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
75205

Website

http://smu.edu/history/

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