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Click below to view some of our faculty publications. You can read a synopsis and get information on where these books are available to purchase.
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Humanities Radio - History
Brandon Render, assistant professor of history, discusses the uses, misuses and omissions of Black history and how they impact understanding of the Black experience.
History Department
History courses emphasize written and oral skills, analysis and critical thinking, and the ability to assess conflicting interpretations. These skills prepare students for the responsibilities of citizenship and cultivate an awareness of the complexities of life. Studying history provides valuable preparation for careers in university and college teaching and research, primary and secondary education, law, government, public service, journalism, libraries and museums, international business, and medicine.
Meet Our Faculty
- Our award-winning and internationally-recognized faculty educate students in a myriad
of time periods, world regions and areas of interest.
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Undergraduate Program
The History major and minor are flexible and can be paired with almost any other degree on campus. Candidates are encouraged to create a topical, thematic, or chronological area of concentration, which makes the program personalized to interest.
Graduate Program
Graduates of our MA/MA and PhD programs not only learn about the past, they also develop a capacity for careful and rigorous thought, cultural competence, and abilities that promote success in careers throughout the global economy.
Guided Pathways
Guided Pathways will allow students to customize a learning experience specific to their interests and future career goals. Pathways include Pre-Law, Africa, Gender and Sexuality, Race and Ethnicity, Environmental History, and more.
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News and Announcements
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Peter Roady Gives Interview with KCPW
University of Utah history professor Peter Roady does a deep dive into the topic in an attempt to answer these questions in his new book, “The Contest Over National Security.” Listen to the interview at KPCW.org
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Flynn received the Policy and Conservation Award
John Flynn has won a national award for his work with the local climbing community! He received the 2023 Policy and Conservation award from the Access Fund for his work in nominating an historic climbing area in Little Cottonwood Canyon to the National Register of Historic Places. The Access Fund is a large national organization devoted to protecting and maintaining access to climbing areas. It is funded largely by the outdoor industry including Black Diamond and REI.
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Peter Roady Publishes 'The Contest Over National Security: FDR, Conservatives, and the Struggle to Claim the Most Powerful Phrase in American Politics'
A new history shows how FDR developed a vision of national security focused not just on protecting Americans against physical attack but also on ensuring their economic well-being—and how the nascent conservative movement won the battle to narrow its meaning, durably reshaping US politics. The book is published with Harvard University Press
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Take a visual expedition through Catholic Utah
Professor Colleen McDannell published 'Images of America: Catholic Utah' a visual expedition through Catholic Utah. The book was covered in a recent article by the Salt Lake Tribune. Click here to read the article and learn more about McDannell's publication.
Events Calendar
Events
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May 06
Monday
Summer 2024 House Bill 60 Registration
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May 13
Monday
Spring 2024 Grades Due
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May 13
Monday
Summer 2024 First Half Classes Begin
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May 13
Monday
Summer 2024 Full-Term Classes Begin
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May 16
Thursday
Summer 2024 First Half Last Day to Wait List
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May 17
Friday
Spring 2024 School of Medicine Graduation Exercises
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