You are curious, always wanting to find the facts. You like to look things up and find the answers for yourself, rather than rely on someone else. It makes sense that you are thinking about majoring in history. And URI is a great place to do just that. Come join us.

History is one of the most versatile undergraduate majors you can choose, exposing you to all aspects of humanity—arts, languages, science and economics—and setting you up for success in any career path you choose.

News

• Professor Loomis – New York Times Op-Ed - Why the Amazon Workers Never Stood a Chance
• Professor Nevius Discusses – The Legacy of Racial Hatred in the January 6 Insurrection - The U.S.’s politics of racial hatred are sustained by a culture of making political compromises when bold action is required.
• Professor Loomis’ Washington Post Op-ed: Think the spotted owl is to blame for job losses? Think again. - Gutting environmental regulation to save jobs is a losing proposition. Only a green economy helps workers.