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The College of Humanities is the second largest on campus and is at the core of the University of Utah's mission and the experience of higher education.
Latest News
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Davao Smiles Showcases Students' Storytelling Talents
The Department of Communication and the College of Humanities are proud to announce the upcoming release of Davao Smiles, a student-made documentary chronicling a humanitarian dental project in the Philippines spearheaded by Emeritus Professor Paul S. Rose.
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Faculty Profile: Maureen Mathison
Maureen Mathison is an associate professor in the Department of Writing and Rhetoric Studies. She completed her PhD in Rhetoric at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) where she was a research assistant for the National Center for the Study of Writing and Literacy housed at CMU and Berkeley.
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A Letter from the Dean
Last week, the faculty of the School for Cultural & Social Transformation (Transform) and the College of Humanities voted to merge. The academic divisions currently housed in Transform will be joining the College of Humanities and the new organizational structure will be determined by a faculty-engaged process in Fall 2025.
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.

Now, more than ever, we need the humanities.
Now, more than ever, the humanities need you.