Undergraduate Research in History

At NIU, our undergraduate history majors have the chance to immerse themselves in research projects spanning time periods, regions, and disciplines. Whether you're exploring local archives, building digital exhibits, or digging into primary sources to uncover new insights, our goal is to help you develop essential analytical and writing skills. Faculty mentors guide students through independent projects, offer opportunities to participate in ongoing historical research, and encourage the presentation of findings at campus and regional conferences. If you're curious about how to get involved in historical research as an undergraduate, we invite you to reach out to the Department of History at history@niu.edu for more details.