NEIU Department of History

01/28/2026

Chicago based history enthusiasts, join us this Thursday, January 29 at 7 PM as urban historian Dominic Pacyga will discuss his new book "Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine." Main campus, 5500 N Saint Louis (or for easier direction 3701 W Bryn Mawr), L**h Walesa Hall, Lecture Room 1001.

01/28/2026

History enthusiasts, join us this Thursday, January 29 at 7 PM as urban historian Dominic Pacyga will discuss his new book "Clout City: The Rise and Fall of the Chicago Political Machine." Main campus, 5500 N Saint Louis (or for easier direction 3701 W Bryn Mawr), L**h Walesa Hall, Lecture Room 1001.

12/02/2025

Dear Friends of the History Department and Alumni,

In 2024, your donations to the History Department allowed us to award 7 scholarships to our undergraduate and 2 graduate students which was a huge help for them to pay for part of their tuition. We are grateful for your generosity that helped us raise a little over $4,100 on Giving Tuesday!! We would like to raise that amount by 15% or $4,715. Please help us meet our goal this year.

An anonymous donor will match that amount if we raise $4,715! This would break all records of previous fundraising for the history department. Let's make HISTORY!

Giving Tuesday is a change to help our students to 1) focus more on their coursework and 2) start working their dream jobs sooner. History majors go on to become teachers, researchers, archivists, and lawyers. We hope you join us in breaking last year's record with your 2025 contributions by clicking here.

On behalf of the entire History Department, THANK YOU!

11/06/2025

A pre-publication book talk by University of Chicago Harper - Schmidt Fellow Dr. Pamela Nogales on Tuesday, Nov 18th at 3 pm. Hope to see you.

11/06/2025

Hey, everyone,

YOU can support our history honor students at NEIU by buying a few books at our famous BOOK SALE event next week. Money raised will help students hold events on campus and send students to local conferences.

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

Ten NEIU students of various majors participated in this summer's Study Abroad Program in South of Spain. The history chair, Dr. Mateo Farzaneh assisted by an Office of International Program, led the group and taught a two-week history of Islamic Spain while students lived and experienced life in Seville and traveled to Cordoba, Granada, and Cadiz. They learned about Muslim (Moorish) rule in Spain from 711-1492 by the end of which along with Jews were expelled, forcefully converted to Christianity or killed. Enjoy the photos and inquire about future programs.

10/20/2025

It's been a while since the history department has posted anything but let's begin with this wonderful announcement.

It's a pleasure to announce that Dr. Josh Salzmann is offering a unique course on the History of Chicago in spring 2026 that anyone can attend. It promises to be one of the best ways to learn about our city in an academic way. Take a look and share the flyer. Thank you!

05/04/2025

Nice job and congratulations to everyone who made it on to the Dean's List!

12/06/2024

Our second Assyrian history and culture event of this year took place on December 4th where the community packed the library room to listen to a great book talk by Dr. Alda Benjamen. This event along with Dr. Eden Naby’s talk in November was organized by the History Department while we proudly sponsored the Assyrians from Persia (Iran) to the United States immigration exhibit. The exhibit is open to the public and it will end on December 16, 2024.

12/06/2024

NEWS: Thanks to all who generously contributed to the History Department’s Scholarships Giving Tuesday fundraiser! Out of 21 departments across the three colleges, History raised the most funds with over $4,000, a record for us!! A heartfelt thank you to all our donors!