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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.
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In Memoriam: Pilar Pobil
The College of Humanities community is deeply saddened by the loss of Pilar Pobil, a Spanish-born artist who became a treasured Utah artistic and cultural icon, who passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the age of 98.
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Distinguished Professor Peggy Battin discusses new book about “opt-in reproduction” and medical ethics
What if advances in technology were already changing the causal logic of human reproduction which is now taken for granted? Could pregnancy shift from an event which some opt out of through prevention or termination, to an intentional, elective choice?
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An Evening with Great Books Features Old and New Classics
Now in its second year at the University of Utah, Great Books in the Humanities introduces first-year students to foundational literary and philosophical works from across world civilizations, alongside recent scholarship that deepens our understanding of enduring questions.
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 Acting Dean of the College of Humanities.
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