The History program oversees the BA History major and minor as well as the MA in History. For more information, contact Celeste Chamberland, Director of the History Program at cchamberland@roosevelt.edu or 312-342-3726.

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Moderator, Laura Washington, sitting in chair listening to Nikole Hannah-Jones also sitting on stage at the 2026 Roosevelt University American Dream Reconsidered Conference

Hannah-Jones was among many visiting academics, historians and activists who explored the nation’s ongoing struggle to fulfill its founding promise of liberty and equality for all.

Political Science professor David Faris on stage sitting on stage engaged in a discussion with vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, Malcom Kenyetta

Titled “Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt’s American Dream,” this year’s conference celebrated the University’s 80th anniversary by focusing on the institution’s namesakes.

Museum brick building with two stories of bay windows featuring the Chicago city flag.

Students can also access the museum’s Abakanowicz Research Center for academic projects and personal enrichment.