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An interdisciplinary major for independent thinkers

American Studies provides students with a multifaceted understanding of the United States in all its complexity and diversity. Rooted in courses in history and social sciences, literature and the arts, and race and ethnicity, it invites students to develop fresh, insightful interpretations of America’s past and present, while also preparing them for the future as deft critical thinkers and creative problem-solvers. 

Events

January
21
Date:
Wed January 21st 2026, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location
Haas Center for Public Service
562 Salvatierra Walk, Stanford, CA 94305
DK Room

The Bill Lane Center for the American West will be hosting an information session about its

February
18
  • Hosted by American Studies
Date:
Wed February 18th 2026, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location
Building 160, Wallenberg Hall, 4th Floor
450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 160, Stanford, CA 94305

Firebrand, professor, and fantasy author, Sally Gearhart spearheaded the 70-80s US lesbian feminist movement. SALLY! 

News

December 10, 2025
On November 17, 2025, the Stanford American Studies Program hosted an event on race and identity
May 29, 2025
American Studies affiliated faculty member Gordon H.