Our Alumni

Our graduates use the history degree to work in many different areas, from top global companies, to nonprofits, to government agencies, to educational institutions. Many go on to attend graduate programs at top tier schools such as Columbia University, Notre Dame, Princeton University, and Stanford University.

Their Stories

Lawyer and Advocate

Alex Binsfeld, who majored in history and philosophy, works with members of their community who are in prisons or jails or detention centers, engaging in policy work at both the state and local levels. "This is my dream job. In five, 10 years, I hope I’m still right here, doing this work."

Alex Binsfeld ’15

Preserving the Past

"Many documents that I and many other museum professionals work hard to protect, are often the keys to understanding. By learning how important these collections are to our social, civic, and academic knowledge, I have been able to find great meaning in the work I do."

Julie McInnis '08

Bringing Injustice to Light

"I hope to educate using differing perspectives, challenging preconceived ideas, and causing the students who come into my class to question their own history, bringing injustices to light along the way."

Andrea Struve '14

Caretaker of Knowledge

"The movement to democratize scholarly communication is inspiring, because it is causing academics to rethink their priorities, share information more freely, and listen more seriously to diverse voices."

Charlotte Perry-Houts '15

Contact Info

Department of History

Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Kalmanovitz Hall 327 history@usfca.edu (415) 422-6784 (415) 422-5784

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