College of Humanities

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The humanities teach us to question the world around us in order to better understand our place within it. In the humanities, we seek to understand the nuances of cultural issues, to interpret human experience, and to appreciate the power of words and ideas. By studying humanities, we broaden our historical, ethical, social and international perspectives while enhancing ourselves intellectually and creatively.

Majors and Minors

Since graduating from the College of Humanities in 1989, Tracy McMillan has established a fascinating presence as a television writer, book author, TV personality and relationship expert. Her degree has taken her to the top of her profession and allowed her to connect to what it means to be human.

Humanities Radio

Social distancing is hard, but great podcasts make it easier. If you need something to listen to during quarantine, check out Humanities Radio podcast to get insights from our students, alumni and faculty about the importance of the humanities in today's world!

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News

Reading List: Understanding Racism in America

As protests continue across the country demanding an end to injustices and police brutality against the black community, many are turning to books to educate themselves about the history and current state of racism in the United States. Below, the Department of English at the University of Utah has put together an additional list of books, graphic novels and poetry to help readers better understand and further explore racism in America.
U Humanities Experts Available to Discuss Issues Surrounding COVID-19

Humanities disciplines provide the cultural tools and human perspective to help society understand and explain the COVID-19 epidemic. Click here for a list of faculty in the University of Utah’s College of Humanities with expertise relevant to the current pandemic. Notably, the college has top-ranked expertise in the history of medicine and disease, ethics, philosophy of science, health communication and science communication.

Awards

John R. Park Debate Society Competes In First National Online Forensics Festival

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a consortium of schools responded by organizing the first National Online Forensics Festival to celebrate end-of-year competition in a new, online format. At this new national tournament, the team won 5 championships.
John R. Park Debate Society Achieves Excellence in Idaho

The John R. Park Debate Society continued its Spring 2020 season by attending the first annual Coyote Howl Invitational hosted by the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho. In competition against 10 schools from 5 states, the Debate Society turned in a commanding performance.