Prizes are awarded annually to history students in recognition of scholastic achievements, accomplishments and proficiency.

The Armajani, Holmes and Dupre Prizes in History
Established by the Department of History to honor former distinguished colleagues. Cash awards to distinguished senior majors.

Yahya Armajani Endowed Prize
Established by colleagues, friends and former students of James Wallace Professor Emeritus Yahya Armajani to honor him on his retirement. A cash award to an international student.

Case Prize in Western History
Established by Leland D. Case '22. A cash award to a student for original research or study of western American history.

Kathleen Rock Hauser Prize in Women's History
Established by the Women Historians of the Midwest and by Dr. Donald and Mrs. Irene Rock in memory of Kathleen Rock Hauser '62. A cash prize to students who have made a significant undergraduate contribution to women's history.

Ernest R. Sandeen Memorial Prize
Established by colleagues, family and friends. Cash awards to students who have completed an original project reflecting exceptional skill, imagination, and effort, all hallmarks of the scholar for whom the prize is named.

Download a list of history prize recipients since 1980.