Discover the Humanities Scholars Program at the University of Utah
The Humanities Scholars program at the University of Utah offers a one of a kind first-year experience designed to enhance students’ academic journey. Undergraduates are immersed in a vibrant learning environment where students, faculty, and staff connect through shared interests, academic research, and community engagement.
Program Highlights
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Community of Peers
- Join a supportive network of fellow students who share your enthusiasm for the humanities.
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Financial Support
- Receive $2,000 in scholarship aid to help fund your education.
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Exclusive Housing
- Get priority application access to live in the Humanities House, a unique living-learning community in historic Officer's Circle.
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Engaging Seminars
- Participate in a year-long seminar taught by program director Lepa Marinkovski, exploring diverse humanities topics.
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Research Opportunities
- Design and conduct research with guidance from faculty mentors from across the Humanities disciplines.
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Skill Development
- Enhance critical thinking, cultural literacy, effective writing, and creative problem-solving skills.
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University Resources
- Connect with resources across campus to support your academic journey.
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Community Connection
- Link your academic studies with meaningful community engagement.
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Special Events
- Enjoy VIP access to College of Humanities and campus events.
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Orientation
- Kickstart your journey with a dedicated Humanities Scholars orientation.
Faculty mentors are there to guide students through the first year, offering expertise and hands-on support on research projects.
Meet Lepa
Lepa Marinkovski, Director of Humanities Scholars and Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in English, is eager to help students discover and explore the humanities in depth.
“As a first-generation graduate, I’m grateful to sit with our scholars each week and to learn from their journeys, some similar. I value intellectual agility and artistry that moves beyond classroom walls, and I value all that it implies to be able to articulate stances in such varied ways. Our faculty mentors demonstrate agility and artistry and witnessing their expertise firsthand has been such an honor; I know our scholars couldn’t have presented their research with as much confidence without their guidance. As we consider disciplinary practice in the humanities, we remember that there’s more than one way to look at something, always, and there’s plenty of space for us all to share our perspectives. It seems so simple and practical, what we do: Study the humanities to feel less alone where we stand. There’s more to it, sure, but isn’t that pretty much our mutual care? To feel less alone? It is partly from sharing our stories and mutual cares that we grow beyond our roles as students, scholars, and colleagues into friends and kin. That’s beautiful. My share: Carl Sagan’s wisdom from Cosmos: “We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and the depth of our answers.” I’m so glad to be a part of the Humanities Scholars Program.”
By joining the Humanities Scholars program, students embrace the opportunity to explore, connect, and grow within the supportive community of the College of Humanities.
Here’s what last year’s scholars have to say:
