History

Bowdoin's own history, combined with our exceptional resources, offers students an exciting atmosphere for the study and application of history. Come explore our heritage and our offerings.

Faculty Excellence in Action: Celebrating a Semester of Scholarship and Creativity
From national and international recognitions and important books and papers to explorations and performances that benefitted the Maine community and beyond in myriad ways, Bowdoin faculty enriched campus life this spring through a wide array of scholarly and artistic pursuits that extended well beyond the classroom.
“A Tremendous Honor:” Phoebe Marin ’26 Wins Beinecke Scholarship
The Beinecke Scholarship supports college juniors by providing financial assistance for their final undergraduate year and for future graduate studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
The Common Good from All Angles
From local to global, a range of student efforts were on display recently in Smith Union. The Common Good Symposium is an annual event celebrating student volunteer work across a range of disciplines and programs—all dedicated to helping other people.

Why History? Resources and Opportunities