
"Civil rights march on Washington, D.C. / [WKL]." Original black and white negative by Warren K. Leffler. Taken August 28th, 1963, Washington D.C, United States
Why American Studies?
“To me, the American Studies major captures the struggle to understand and create a 'more perfect union.'" - Allison Gold '15

American Studies Fall 2025 Course Guide
Looking for exciting courses to add to your fall quarter schedule? Check out the courses offered and cross-listed by American Studies!

Congratulations, American Studies Class of 2025!
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
424 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA 94305
Levinthal Hall
The Stanford American Studies Program is pleased to present a public conversation with renowned Emmy and…
557 Escondido Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
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Join the Silicon Valley Archives in welcoming the historian Jeannette Estruth as she discusses her new research on the history of women…