Why History at Pitt
At the Department of History at Pitt, the past isn't behind us—it's the key to preparing for tomorrow and imagining possible futures. From creating strong relationships with professors and peers to building transregional expertise, we train you to do research abroad, apply cutting-edge methods, and speak to urgent public debates. Make history with us today.
The History Department at the University of Pittsburgh enjoys an international reputation. The area studies—U.S., Asia, Latin America, and Europe—rank among the best programs in the nation and attract both national and international students. We also offer a wide range of courses covering Atlantic history, world history, the African diaspora, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, environmental history, and cultural and intellectual history. Labor, social, and urban history, fields to which Pitt made pioneering contributions beginning in the 1960s, continue to be important areas of faculty and student interest.
History at Pitt extends far beyond campus walls. Our faculty collaborate with museums, archives, advocacy groups, and community organizations to make historical research accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences. Students learn to conduct oral histories, create digital exhibitions, and develop public-facing projects that serve civic needs. The department's long-standing commitment to documenting Pittsburgh's communities—from labor and migration to civil rights activism—demonstrates how rigorous scholarship can bridge academic excellence with community engagement.
Watch our faculty discuss their interdisciplinary research and public impact.
Department Chair
Michel Gobat - mgobat@pitt.edu
Director of Graduate Studies
Niklas Frykman - niklas.frykman@pitt.edu
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Liann Tsoukas - lit2@pitt.edu
Undergraduate Program Advisors
James Hill - james.hill@pitt.edu
John Stoner - stonerjc@pitt.edu
Graduate Administrator (Interim)
LJ Srolovic - liw151@pitt.edu
412-648-3303
Dietrich School Senior Academic Coordinator
Meg Caruso - mlr58@pitt.edu
412-383-0184
Department Coordinator
Gillian Kuchma - gtk21@pitt.edu
412-648-9383
