Alumni
Graduates of the History Department graduate programs enter careers in a variety of professions. The links below will take you to current employment information for graduates by program.
Ph.D.
MA History
MA Public History
MA Public History/MLIS
Below are some careers highlighting the types of employment of some of our alumni.
| Alumni Name and Program | Employment Information |
|---|---|
| Hope Shannon PhD Public History/American History |
Director of Engagement American Historical Association |
| Devin Hunter PhD Public History/American History |
Associate Professor of History University of Illinois Springfield |
| Yujay Masah MA Public History/MLIS |
Black Studies Librarian Northwestern University |
| Kelly Szany MA Public History |
Senior Vice President of Education and Exhibitions Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center |
The History Department also maintains a professional development resource website for history graduate students. Visit the Career Pathways for Historians site here.
Graduates of the History Department graduate programs enter careers in a variety of professions. The links below will take you to current employment information for graduates by program.
Ph.D.
MA History
MA Public History
MA Public History/MLIS
Below are some careers highlighting the types of employment of some of our alumni.
| Alumni Name and Program | Employment Information |
|---|---|
| Hope Shannon PhD Public History/American History |
Director of Engagement American Historical Association |
| Devin Hunter PhD Public History/American History |
Associate Professor of History University of Illinois Springfield |
| Yujay Masah MA Public History/MLIS |
Black Studies Librarian Northwestern University |
| Kelly Szany MA Public History |
Senior Vice President of Education and Exhibitions Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center |
The History Department also maintains a professional development resource website for history graduate students. Visit the Career Pathways for Historians site here.