History students benefit from our local and national proximity to historical societies, courthouses, and museums. Huntingdon, where Juniata College is located, is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

Juniata history graduates attend graduate school to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in history. They also pursue lively careers in the field at a wide variety of organizations including the National Park Service and various museums.

History

100% of Juniata's history and art history faculty have earned Ph.D.s, and they serve, first and foremost, as professors.

History

History students benefit from our local and national proximity to historical societies, courthouses, and museums. Huntingdon, where Juniata College is located, is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

Juniata history graduates attend graduate school to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in history. They also pursue lively careers in the field at a wide variety of organizations including the National Park Service and various museums.

100% of Juniata's history and art history faculty have earned Ph.D.s, and they serve, first and foremost, as professors.

History

History students benefit from our local and national proximity to historical societies, courthouses, and museums. Huntingdon, where Juniata College is located, is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

Juniata history graduates attend graduate school to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in history. They also pursue lively careers in the field at a wide variety of organizations including the National Park Service and various museums.

100% of Juniata's history and art history faculty have earned Ph.D.s, and they serve, first and foremost, as professors.

History

History students benefit from our local and national proximity to historical societies, courthouses, and museums. Huntingdon, where Juniata College is located, is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

Juniata history graduates attend graduate school to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in history. They also pursue lively careers in the field at a wide variety of organizations including the National Park Service and various museums.

100% of Juniata's history and art history faculty have earned Ph.D.s, and they serve, first and foremost, as professors.

 

  • Courtney Eller '23
    Featured Student

    Courtney Eller '23

    History

    Courtney combined history with politics in an individualized POE that allows her to explore all of her interests. She competes on the Mock Trial Team, and founded the History Buffs club.

    Learn More   →
    Featured Student

    Courtney Eller '23

    History

    Courtney combined history with politics in an individualized POE that allows her to explore all of her interests. She competes on the Mock Trial Team, and founded the History Buffs club.

    Learn More   →
  • Abigail Altland, History Department and Juniata College Alumni
    Featured Alumni

    Abigail Altland

    History

    Currently enrolled in a master's degree program for Intercultural & International Communication at American University School of International Service

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    Featured Alumni

    Abigail Altland

    History

    Currently enrolled in a master's degree program for Intercultural & International Communication at American University School of International Service

    Learn More   →

 

  • professor Jim Tuten teaches class

    Exceptional Faculty

    Learn From the Best

    Five Juniata history and art history professors have received the Gibbel award for Distinguished Teaching, two have received the Beachley Award for Distinguished Teaching. One was named Pennsylvania Professor of the Year.

  • professor Dave Hsuing teaches class

    Strong Community

    We Support Each Other on Our Journeys

    Take part in campus communtiy traditions, such as fall cookout, senior roast, excursions to the swamp, and hall golf. History students and faculty form close relationships, attending dinner parties together, even being invited to one another's weddings.

  • Nicholas Sifford presenting at Juniata College

    Professional Preparation

    Dig In for Success

    Students and alumni have interned on campus, at local historical societies and courthouses, at museums such as the Smithsonian Institution, and with the National Park Service at sites such as Glacier National Park, Shenandoah National Park, and Lincoln Home National Historical Site.

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Study Abroad

Enrich your understanding of other cultures and their histories. Juniata has programs on every continent except Antarctica. In recent years, history students have studied abroad at Leeds University, St. Johns University, and Lincoln University in the United Kingdom, Cork University in the Republic of Ireland, Glasgow University in Scotland, and Otago University in New Zealand. They have also interned in France, studied abroad in China, taken short-term study abroad courses to Rwanda, Japan, and China. Learn more here.

Study Abroad

Enrich your understanding of other cultures and their histories. Juniata has programs on every continent except Antarctica. In recent years, history students have studied abroad at Leeds University, St. Johns University, and Lincoln University in the United Kingdom, Cork University in the Republic of Ireland, Glasgow University in Scotland, and Otago University in New Zealand. They have also interned in France, studied abroad in China, taken short-term study abroad courses to Rwanda, Japan, and China. Learn more here.

Local and National Proximity

students in Philadelphia

Visit Washington, D.C., and other national sites like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Flight 93 National Memorial—they're only a short drive. Or, enjoy Huntingdon County historical sites, from colonial forts to industrial landmarks. Huntingdon is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

• New York City - 5 hours
• Philadelphia, Pa. - 4 hours
• Washington, D.C. - 3 hours
• Pittsburgh, Pa. - 2.5 hours

Local and National Proximity

Visit Washington, D.C., and other national sites like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Flight 93 National Memorial—they're only a short drive. Or, enjoy Huntingdon County historical sites, from colonial forts to industrial landmarks. Huntingdon is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

• New York City - 5 hours
• Philadelphia, Pa. - 4 hours
• Washington, D.C. - 3 hours
• Pittsburgh, Pa. - 2.5 hours
students in Philadelphia

Local and National Proximity

Visit Washington, D.C., and other national sites like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Flight 93 National Memorial—they're only a short drive. Or, enjoy Huntingdon County historical sites, from colonial forts to industrial landmarks. Huntingdon is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

• New York City - 5 hours
• Philadelphia, Pa. - 4 hours
• Washington, D.C. - 3 hours
• Pittsburgh, Pa. - 2.5 hours
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Local and National Proximity

Visit Washington, D.C., and other national sites like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Flight 93 National Memorial—they're only a short drive. Or, enjoy Huntingdon County historical sites, from colonial forts to industrial landmarks. Huntingdon is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

• New York City - 5 hours
• Philadelphia, Pa. - 4 hours
• Washington, D.C. - 3 hours
• Pittsburgh, Pa. - 2.5 hours
students in Philadelphia

Local and National Proximity

Visit Washington, D.C., and other national sites like Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Flight 93 National Memorial—they're only a short drive. Or, enjoy Huntingdon County historical sites, from colonial forts to industrial landmarks. Huntingdon is the county seat and offers a wealth of research opportunities for genealogical research and public history. Gettysburg and Antietam, two historic battlefields, are two hours away.

• New York City - 5 hours
• Philadelphia, Pa. - 4 hours
• Washington, D.C. - 3 hours
• Pittsburgh, Pa. - 2.5 hours
students in Philadelphia

 

Research Experience

mentored research

Conduct research in a topic of your choosing with the guidance of a faculty member. Then, present at conferences—like Juniata’s Liberal Arts Symposium, the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research, or seminars specific to historical times or themes.

mentored research

Research Experience

Conduct research in a topic of your choosing with the guidance of a faculty member. Then, present at conferences—like Juniata’s Liberal Arts Symposium, the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research, or seminars specific to historical times or themes.
mentored research

Research Experience

Conduct research in a topic of your choosing with the guidance of a faculty member. Then, present at conferences—like Juniata’s Liberal Arts Symposium, the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research, or seminars specific to historical times or themes.
mentored research

Research Experience

Conduct research in a topic of your choosing with the guidance of a faculty member. Then, present at conferences—like Juniata’s Liberal Arts Symposium, the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research, or seminars specific to historical times or themes.
mentored research

Research Experience

Conduct research in a topic of your choosing with the guidance of a faculty member. Then, present at conferences—like Juniata’s Liberal Arts Symposium, the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research, or seminars specific to historical times or themes.