About Us

The Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies was founded in 2004 as an intellectual center where UM faculty, graduate students and outside visitors examine and discuss current analytical and methodological issues in the field of history.  The Thursday Series of colloquia, seminars, and lectures constitutes the core of the Institute’s scholarly program.  Distinguished guests are invited to present at the Series, often around a defined theme that focuses the work of a given year.  In addition to the Series, the Institute sponsors graduate student workshops, and other events that foster critical thinking of issues related to historical teaching and research.  The Institute also welcomes a number of fellows and resident scholars each year to participate in its program.