Gretchen Heefner is a History professor at Northeastern University rated 4.31/5 by 88 students, with 3.38/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Gretchen Heefner professor reviews and ratings: 4.31/5 from 88 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
[HIST 1215] Take a class with her! Despite being a department chair, Professor Heefner still made herself incredibly available to us. Classes went by fast because they were engaging. Her class is reading heavy and she requires you to purchase all of the books you read, but it's worth it for the amount of knowledge you come out of the class with.HIST1130 2025-11-24 22:53:04 +0000 UTC
Great professor who was very encouraging and helpful with my paper! Made me love history even more.HIST1200 2018-02-23 18:52:36 +0000 UTC
This is the second course I've taken with Professor Heefner. She is a phenomenal teacher. You'll have to do a lot of work (SO MUCH READING) but it'll be worth it and you'll learn a ton. Professor Heefner is also one of the kindest, caring, and understanding professors I've met. If you're ever struggling she's there to help out.HIST3800 2017-11-24 11:32:14 +0000 UTC
TONS of reading, but interesting course! Professor Heefner was easily accessible outside of class and was always willing to meet to talk about my paper which was really helpful. This was one of my first history courses at NEU and I'm very happy with my experience!HIST3330 2017-04-19 22:03:10 +0000 UTC
Pretty easy class to take. Prof. Heefner is a solid professor - interesting lectures and engaging in conversation. There is lots of reading, but the reading gives context to discussions and expands on the lectures. For this COVID semester, she emphasized participation and attendance pretty hard, but it wasn't ever boring.HIST1130 2020-12-21 03:08:53 +0000 UTC
Prof. Heefner is one of the best professors I've ever had. She's engaged, funny, down to earth, and knowledgeable. You have to read a lot for her class, but she goes out of her way to pick interesting materials and create a good atmosphere for discussion. Genuinely wants to help students learn; if you put in a lot, so will she.HIST1200 2016-11-15 23:32:28 +0000 UTC
Gretchen Heefner has an average rating of 4.31/5 from 88 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Gretchen Heefner's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.38/5 based on student reviews.
Gretchen Heefner has taught HIST1215, HIST7221, HIST3330, HIST1000, HIST7314, HIST4701, HIST1130, HIST7251, HIST3800, HIST7312, HIST1228, HIST1201, HIST1200 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.