Tagged: Humanities Center

Polish deportees embark for resettlement in Germany. Citation: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Photo Archives #78426; courtesy of Instytut Pamięci Narodowej.

November 9, 2017

Alum Wins Prize, Makes History

Brad Nichols (’14) has always been fascinated with the stark duality of the German historical experience. “The Germans have obviously enriched our world with an almost unparalleled track record of...

August 27, 2015

Nurturing the Next Generation of Citizen Leaders

UT Humanities Center joins sponsorship of program to prepare high school students to be active and engaged citizens in their local and global communities.

Thomas Heffernan

May 5, 2015

UT Humanities Center: Impact on Scholarship

Now in its second year, UT’s Humanities Center is enabling scholarship and teaching in the humanities to flourish.

Humanities / Perspectives

August 26, 2013

The Value of the Humanities

Alumnus John Chandler shares his thoughts about the importance of the study of the humanities and their relevance throughout life.

UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative
East Tennessee Works will focus on underrepresented workers in the green economy and address the growing demand for skilled labor as job roles evolve. The post UT Wins Funding for Green Jobs Initiative appeared first on News.
The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking
The goals of the course are to teach students the importance of reading critically and share the importance of historical and social context. The post The Conversation: This Course Uses Crime Novels to Teach Critical Thinking appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters
The success of the effort to restore the name Kuwohi may help other communities in their ongoing place renaming efforts. The post The Conversation: Why Returning the Name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains Matters appeared first on News.
The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations
Feeding on a blood diet is unusual for a mammal and has led to unique adaptations that facilitate their uncommon lifestyle. The post The Conversation: Vampire Bats – Look Beyond the Fangs and Blood to See Animal Friendships and Unique Adaptations appeared first on News.
UT Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards for Science, Engineering
Two UT faculty members have been named NSF CAREER award recipients for 2024. The post UT Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards for Science, Engineering appeared first on News.