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.
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.
At the U, we know studying the humanities gives students the edge to excel in any field. Learning a second language, being able to write and speak in a compelling way, understanding history, thinking critically and creatively, crafting precise arguments, connecting local issues to a global context – it’s all humanities. The College of Humanities provides students with critical skills that prepare them to succeed personally and economically in our increasingly complex society.
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Graduating Students Highlight
Read about this year's Convocation Speaker, Outstanding Senior and the Excellence in Humanities award winner.
Distinguished Alumni 2019
This year, the college is pleased to grant this honor to siblings, Louis N. Strike (class of 1969) and Cynthia Strike Petrow (class of 1976).
Graduating Students Highlight
Read about this year's Convocation Speaker, Outstanding Senior and the Excellence in Humanities award winner.
Distinguished Alumni 2019
This year, the college is pleased to grant this honor to siblings, Louis N. Strike (class of 1969) and Cynthia Strike Petrow (class of 1976).
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Sara Yeo Awarded NSF Grant to Study Humor in Science Communication
Sara Yeo, assistant professor in communication, was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how people respond to funny science messages on social media.
Faculty in the College of Humanities receives support from the NEH and the ACLSSara Yeo Awarded NSF Grant to Study Humor in Science Communication
Sara Yeo, assistant professor in communication, was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how people respond to funny science messages on social media.
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The alumni profiles featured on our Alumni Connections site reflect the power of a degree from the U’s College of Humanities. Humanities majors are vital to the economic life of the nation, and our students find careers that provide financial security and job satisfaction that matches those of students in nearly every other major on campuses nationwide.
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