Careers for History Majors
Part of 139th AHA Annual MeetingPresented by Brookins, Julia, & Brookins, Julia
Sunday 11 January 2026·9:00 am
History faculty and departments need to be able to attract and retain students who are acutely concerned about their employability after college. What kinds of stories and data can historians communicate to students? What student experiences within the history major can support student engagement, skills-building, and career success? This session equips attendees to see the past as their most powerful tool for shaping the future.
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