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The College of Humanities is at the core of the University of Utah's mission and the experience of higher education.
Latest News
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Dee Grant Awards Support Eight Humanities Proposals for Teaching Innovation
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. The grants, awarded by the Council of Dee Fellows, are intended to “infuse new energy and teaching techniques into the educational experience at the University.”
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Classics at the U: Enduring and Vital
Classics have been a part of a University of Utah education since the early days of the U, and the discipline is thriving thanks to a cadre of expert faculty teaching fascinating courses - everything from Video Games & Antiquity, Ancient Greek, Classical Mythology, Ancient Divination, and Latin. Read on for more about how thoroughly classical traditions saturate the modern American world, and why students are here for it.
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Three Humanities Professors Selected as 2026 Faculty Fellows
Three College of Humanities professors have been selected as 2026 Faculty Fellows: Isabelle Freiling (communication), Matt Haber (philosophy), and Leandra Hernández (communication). Faculty Fellows receive a semester of full release time from teaching and administrative responsibilities in order to spend time advancing scholarly or creative research projects.
Meet the Dean
Wanda S. Pillow is a professor of Gender Studies, and she has served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and former chair of the Gender Studies Division in the School for Cultural and Social Transformation. She is currently serving as Dean of the College of Humanities.
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