The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) is a public land-grant research university in Madison, Wisconsin. UW-Madison serves as the official state university of Wisconsin and the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Founded in 1848, UW-Madison is the oldest and largest public university in Wisconsin. UW-Madison is also one of the twelve founding members of the Association of American Universities, a selective group of major research universities in North America.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison History Department is a leading center for historical study in the United States. With a distinguished faculty and a large community of undergraduate and graduate students, it offers a comprehensive exploration of history across global regions and time periods, from ancient civilizations to the modern era. The department is recognized for its commitment to rigorous scholarship and education, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills about the past and its ongoing influence. Offering diverse programs from undergraduate majors to highly-ranked graduate degrees, the department provides access to exceptional resources like the Wisconsin Historical Society, fostering deep research and understanding within a dynamic intellectual environment.
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