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  • 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.

Admissions
Chair’s Welcome
Student Resources

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Program
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Graduate Program
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List of Degrees
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What's Happening

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: November and December 
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A collection of the top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: October
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Some of the biggest news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

The Course: The History of Las Vegas
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Welcome to the fabulous history of the Entertainment Capital of the World.

UNLV Newsmakers 2025: September
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A selection of top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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Announcements

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In the News

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Accomplishments

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Experts

  • David S. Tanenhaus
    James E. Rogers Professor of History and Law
  • Gregory S. Brown
    Professor of History
  • Dan Bubb
    Aviation Historian and Professor in Residence, UNLV Honors College
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Helpful Links

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

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