Humanities & Social Sciences

Since beginning her academic journey at Utah State University, Mayu Mecham has navigated the higher education landscape, driven by an unyielding dedication to allowing her passions to mold her journey of self-discovery.

At Utah State University, Statewide Campuses play a pivotal role in higher education by promoting accessibility and inclusivity. They serve as educational hubs that cater to a diverse array of students, including those from remote or underserved areas.

From the first day of classes in 1890, women have been actively engaged as students, staff and faculty at Utah State University – then called the Agricultural College of Utah. Their voices have impacted the cultural, scientific, economic and social fabric...

Ask anyone who has spent time on a university campus “What created the most impact during your college experience?” and they often answer “it was the people and places that mattered the most.” Graduates from Utah State University would answer no different...

Thanks to a generous donation by Utah State University alumni Helen B. and Lawrence “Larry” O. Cannon, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences has established the Lawrence O. Cannon Teaching Excellence Award to recognize exemplary teachers who go ab...

Studying languages and cultures in Austria, launching a publishing career in New York City and working in Paris for Google before it was a household name — the start of John Lewis Needham's career took him far away from the small Utah college town he call...