Suzy Radzinski and Jay Hess finished their year as Humanities Scholars, an exclusive first-year experience providing an environment where students, faculty, and staff collaborate. Read about their research presentations by clicking the link below. ow.ly/i8Ax50Z0mYQ

The 2026 College of Humanities Awards recognize undergraduate and graduate students for their achievements in research, leadership, and community engagement. Congratulations to this year’s exceptional honorees. Link: humanities.utah.edu/news/2026-co...

As researchers across @utah.edu build & use AI tools, they’re uncovering high-stakes ethical questions that can’t be solved by technologists or humanists alone. Dozens of U experts recently worked through such Qs together at an event hosted by SCI's One-U Responsible AI Initiative: bit.ly/rai-ethics

Congratulations to Dean Wanda Pillow on being named a Distinguished Professor at the University of Utah, in recognition of her exemplary scholarship on national and international stages and her sustained dedication to teaching and mentorship. humanities.utah.edu/news/wanda-p...

Congratulations to Ben Lyons for being named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by @carnegie.org! The 24 selected fellows are researching the causes of political polarization & seeking ways to strengthen social cohesion & fortify our democracy. humanities.utah.edu/news/lyons-c... #CarnegieFellows

Celebrating Alex Leal Vergara, an Ethnic, Gender & Disability Studies alum whose passion for education has led her to the Stanford Teacher Education Program. Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/egd-stu...

The College of Humanities experienced a standout Spring semester, with 159 students earning academic credit for internships, the highest total in any semester since 2016 and a 24% increase from last Spring.  Learn more about Internship growth: humanities.utah.edu/news/college...

Meet the student awardees of the graduating Class of 2026! The College of Humanities congratulates Emerson, Teyanna, and RG, as well as all of the graduating students this year. humanities.utah.edu/news/college...

!! Internship Spotlight !! We have an excellent lineup for our last internship spotlight of the semester! Meet Lindsey, Benjamin, Dongwook, and Kobe! Learn more about their internship experiences: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

Matt Williams, an Environmental Humanities graduate student, presented his research on the Colorado River Basin’s cultural and environmental history at the American Indian & Indigenous Collective Symposium at UCSB. Read about his work below. ow.ly/g3Mn50YSAPr

This spring highlighted outstanding student research in the humanities! Congratulations to the students who presented at Research on Capitol Hill and UCUR, as well as those featured in RANGE. Read more in the link below. ow.ly/3q9n50YSyXt

Congratulations to the students in the College of Humanities who presented this semester at the Spring 2026 Undergraduate Research Symposium, hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research! Learn more about the poster prize winners and projects: ow.ly/jJt950YQRBy

First-year students in the 2025-2026 Humanities Scholars’ cohort presented their research at the Spring 2026 Research Symposium! This program helps students explore disciplines across the Humanities! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

!! Internship Spotlight !! Meet Olivia, Claire, Suin, and Jack! These excellent students have so much to share about their internship experiences! Learn more: ow.ly/6kgo50YOMuM

The U’s Linguistics Department brought together scholars from Czechia and Uzbekistan to exchange ideas on TESOL, language research, and future academic collaborations. Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/linguis...

Two College of Humanities students, Jesse Johnson and Nicole Salem, have been selected as Internship of the Year winners as part of the U Career Success Career Impact Awards, an exciting recognition of student achievement and impact! Learn more: ow.ly/QMFA50YK3nX

"It was in the Tribune. It's everywhere." Last week the Tanner Humanities Center presented an academic symposium on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” and Sean P. Means from The Salt Lake Tribune spills the tea: www.sltrib.com/artsliving/2...

The Step Up Fund supports undergraduate students from any major who have been offered unpaid internships. Deadline: April 28 Learn more and apply: careers.utah.edu/stepup/

The practicum program connects you with hands-on projects tailored to your career interests, partnering with nonprofits, community organizations, and businesses. It’s a great way to build your resume, apply what you’ve learned, and earn academic credit: humutah.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

!! Internship Spotlight !! Say hello to Katie, Indie, Emmy, Jihan, and Lindsey! These fabulous students are ready to share their internship experiences with us! Learn more: ow.ly/ZFFg50YGxCs

Bill Grueskin is coming to campus! Join us for “What’s Working in Journalism,” a look at standout reporting and the resilience of today’s journalists, followed by a Q&A with Professor Jake Nelson. 4/14, 6:30-8:00pm, LNCO 2910.

Undergrad Research Symposium URS Tuesday, April 7 | 9:00 am -2:30 pm | Union Every semester, the Office of Undergraduate Research (URS) offers an opportunity for students who are working with faculty mentors to present their work. Spring Presentations: our.utah.edu/urs/semester...

Science, Literature, and Euphoria: A Special Event with Mycologist Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian and Professor Katharine Coles. 4/22 7 pm. Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/science...

Careers in Broadcasting & Media with Scott McKane, Fox 13 Utah Wednesday, April 15 | 3:00 - 4:20 PM | JTB 120 Career Insights from a broadcasting professional, discussion about career paths in media and broadcasting, student Q&A, and networking. utah.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...

Historian Paul Reeve has been named a Presidential Societal Impact Scholar for his work uncovering and restoring the stories of Black Latter-day Saints. Learn more with 'An Axe for the Frozen Sea Within Us': humanities.utah.edu/news/reeve-p...

🎓 You’re almost there grads! 🏔️❤️ Before you graduate, take 2 minutes to complete your post-grad survey. Your response: ✨ Helps your program grow ✨ Highlights your class’s impact ✨ Keeps the U community strong long after you leave careers.utah.edu/next-step/

During Michelle Lung's time at the U, she designed and taught a new special topics course—Peace Linguistics. “The best way to truly learn something is by teaching it,” Lung said. Read on below. humanities.utah.edu/news/graduat...

!! Internship Spotlight !! Can we get a round of applause for Nicolas, Katie, Sangrok, Yeyoung, and Colin! They have so much to share about their internships last semester! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

Meet Jamie Jolley, a world languages and cultures graduate student! Her thesis investigates the narrative and philosophical function of anagnorisis, a Greek term—the process of recognition. Learn more about her and her work by clicking the link below. humanities.utah.edu/news/graduat...

Celebrate Day of Kindness April 1, 2026 with the College of Humanities! Free seed packets in the College of Humanities LNCO Lobby from 11AM-1PM. Learn more: belong.utah.edu/day-of-kindn...

Sign up for the Liberal Arts and Sciences' Career Success Course this fall! It offers 2 upper-division credits and offers valuable networking opportunities, career-building events, and resume assistance! Class codes: HUM 3960, SBS 3960, SCI 3960 Class is Wednesdays from 3:00-4:20 PM

!! Internship Spotlight !! Let us introduce Reid, Alison, Kyle, Naeun, and Frank! They have a lot to say about their unique internship experiences! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

You're Graduating! Now What? Wednesday, April 8 | 3:00 - 4:20 PM | JTB 120 This workshop supports soon-to-be graduates as they explore the many possibilities that come after completing their degree. RSVP at utah.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...  Join virtually at: utah.zoom.us/j/94263501015

Eight faculty proposals in the College of Humanities have been awarded Dee Grants to pursue teaching projects that will advance student learning during the 2026-2027 academic year. Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

Discover how classical traditions continue to shape modern life at the U! Dive into the enduring impact of the ancient world and meet the expert faculty bringing it to life with the latest Classics at the U: Enduring and Vital. Read more: humanities.utah.edu/news/classic...

"U Giving Days" are here, March 24-25! We’ll have just 48 hours to help write new stories of student success in the Humanities. Give today: giving.utah.edu/humanities

!! Internship Spotlight !! Say hello to Kylie, Sutton, Luisana, Savannah, and Joshua! These five have exciting details to share about their internship experiences! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

Career Workshop Series: Applying to Graduate Schools Wednesday, March 25 | 3:00 - 4:20 PM | JTB 120 A comprehensive overview of the graduate school application process. RSVP at utah.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1...

🎓 2026 Graduation Extravaganza! Students will receive graduation information, pick up cords, engage with community partners who are hiring, connect with the Alumni Association, enjoy free delicious food and more! 3/31, 10 AM-2 PM , Alumni House csbs.utah.edu/students/gra...

Nearly 30 University of Utah undergraduate researchers presented their work at the state capitol this week. Of those researchers, three of them were college of humanities students, Natalia Lopez, Camillia Cloward, Katherine Berensen. Read on below. attheu.utah.edu/health-medic...

The Emily Rauscher Award for Applied Research, created in honor of Emily Rauscher, was awarded this year to Marleah Dean Kruzel, an associate professor of communication at the University of South Florida. Read more by clicking the link below. humanities.utah.edu/news/it-happ...

Graduate student spotlight! Abigail Swanson is a Latin American Studies master’s student. Her thesis project focused on the rural depopulation and land abandonment among traditional ranching communities in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Read more below. humanities.utah.edu/news/graduat...

!! Internship Spotlight !! Can we get some appreciation for our awesome Humanities students??? Hope Jackson, Chase Harper, Natalie Newton, Natalie Hernandez, and Carter Weirman are ready to share their internship insights! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

Are you a student with questions that need answering? Perhaps a student who would like some free food? Then come to Donuts with the Dean from Tuesday, March 3 from 10-11am in LNCO 2110!

These current and former College of Humanities students represented at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic games! Bravo to Kyra Dossa, Sean Fitz, and Brianna Schnorrbusch! So proud of our Olympians! Learn more about our Olympians: humanities.utah.edu/news/2026-ol...

Isabel Moreira, Distinguished Professor of history, has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to research her next book – Owning Salvation: Property and Its Loss in Late Antiquity. Learn more about her project: humanities.utah.edu/news/history...

!! Internship Spotlight !! Euree, Alexa, Zack, Eunbee, and Gracelyn have wisdom to impart from their internship experiences! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...

The Office of Undergraduate Research provides stipends for select scholars to research in collaboration with a faculty mentor. Congratulations to the Spring 2026 award winners from the College of Humanities! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/2026-sp...

!! Internship Spotlight !! Say hello to Anna, Adelina, Avree, Emily, and Elijah! These fabulous students from the College of Humanities have so much to share about their internship experiences! Learn more: ow.ly/qiI850YerEv

!! Internship Spotlight !! Whamin, Kenzie, Aisa, Zach, and Michelle are ready to share their internship experiences with the world! Learn more: humanities.utah.edu/news/humanit...