Humanities News
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Stephen Tuttle as New English Department Chair
Chip Oscarson, dean of the College of Humanities, is pleased to announce that Stephen Tuttle has assumed the role of English Department chair effective July 1, 2026. Tuttle succeeds Deborah Dean, who has served as English Department chair since 2023.
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Preserving the Voices of the Pacific
Assistant Professor Eve Koller sheds light on the thousands of languages at risk of endangerment in the Pacific region where she was raised.
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Finding Confidence in the Classroom
A summer teaching English in Thailand helped Lara Zanotti discover her passion for and future in TESOL.
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Creative Writing Takes the Stage
At the English Reading Series winter finale, three master’s students offered a beautiful sample of the work that emerges from BYU’s creative writing program.
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BYU College of Humanities Appoints Brian Jackson as Associate Dean
Chip Oscarson, dean of the BYU College of Humanities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Jackson as a new associate dean as of June 15, 2026. Jackson succeeds Corry Cropper, who has served as associate dean since 2018.
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A Germanic Family Gathering
An event organized by BYU humanities faculty in the spring of 2026 became a family reunion for scholars and Germanic languages alike.
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Soothing Outrage with Empathy
News media can be divisive and disheartening, but its consumers become bridge builders when they turn off the screens and decide to listen.
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The Science of Language Learning
After decades of refining the Arabic study abroad experience, this BYU researcher helped identify two factors that shape a language student’s time abroad.
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Age-Old Friendships
BYU students traveled to France to befriend older individuals who face isolation, forming meaningful relationships and honing their language skills in the process.
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The Story Behind the Song
The lyrics of “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief” reveal a higher and holier way to serve others with the pure love of Christ.
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Curating Human Unity
When tasked with curating a new art exhibit for the Humanities Center, BYU students Allie Sena and Natalie Rasmussen looked to the Garden of Eden for inspiration.
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Creating Disciple-Scholars
A new experiential learning opportunity encourages BYU philosophy students to research thoughtful questions grounded in both study and faith.
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Aporia’s Lasting Legacy
Take an inside look at the widely recognized journal that BYU philosophy students have been publishing for the last three decades.
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Humanities Graduates Go Forth with Faith
The 2026 College of Humanities convocation celebrated the College’s graduates as they begin a new chapter in life.
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The Doorway to Paradise
Castings of the famous Gates of Paradise are on display at the MOA, and Associate Professor Elliott Wise described their story and symbolism in a recent lecture.
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The Humanity Behind Health
Lilia Bowers went to Latvia to study life expectancy, but in the process, she also learned about life itself.
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Finding Meaning in the Museum
Within the walls of the Springville Art Museum, interns learn lessons as timeless as the art displayed inside.
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