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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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Mike Freemole Honored with 2025 Staff Excellence Award
Each year, the college honors a staff member for their hard work and dedication to the humanities. This year, the committee has recognized Mike Freemole, Telecommunication Area Supervisor in the Department of Communication, for the Staff Excellence Award.
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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.
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.