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Uncommon People

The History Department is thrilled to welcome Juliet Carpenter, a UCSC history major graduate, back to campus as this year's Undergraduate Showcase keynote speaker. Continue»

History in the News

July 26, 2019New book by Dana Frank tells personal story of resistance, terror, and U.S. policy in Honduras
May 30, 2019History professor Marc Matera named 2019 ACLS Fellow
May 2, 2019Undergraduate with a love for politics eager to give back

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The Gail Project is a UCSC-based international public history project that explores the founding years of the American military occupation of Okinawa. Learn more...

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