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Explore articles tagged to humanities fields including anthropology, classics, English, history, modern languages and linguistics, philosophy, and religion.

History

05/14/26

Faculty Spotlight: Suzanne Sinke

Philosophy

05/07/26

Faculty Spotlight: Alfred Mele

Jayur Mehta, an associate professor of anthropology at Florida State University,

Anthropology

05/05/26

New collaborative research by FSU anthropologist reveals historical migration is key to planning for sea-level rise resilience

Westcott Fountain, with Ruby Diamond behind it, and the words "Spring Commencement" under the photo.

College of Arts and Sciences

04/30/26

Arts and Sciences celebrates new Spring 2026 graduates

Christell Victoria Roach, a Florida State University doctoral student

English

04/29/26

FSU doctoral student earns prestigious literary arts fellowship to preserve legacy of historical communities

Professor of Philosophy Michael Bishop

Philosophy

04/14/26

Florida State University study shows one class can change how students think — for years

Modern Languages and Linguistics

04/09/26

Student Spotlight: Rachel Flemming

Religion

03/26/26

Faculty Spotlight: Alda Balthrop-Lewis

Will Hanley is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of History, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and a 2025 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellow at Durham University in England. Photo by Devin Bittner.

History

03/05/26

Faculty Spotlight: Will Hanley

From top-left to bottom-right, Aimée Boutin, Jonathan DaSo, Kelly Grove and Rachel Duke have received the Collaboration for Information Literacy Prize for developing "Paris World Capital," an innovative course that integrates cultural study with digital research skills.

Modern Languages and Linguistics

02/27/26

National MLA Award recognizes Florida State University’s innovative faculty‑librarian partnership

WWII archival photo

History

02/19/26

FSU Department of History to host Africa and the African Diaspora and the World Wars Conference

17th annual Film Festival poster

Middle East Center

01/28/26

Florida State University’s Middle East Center set to host 17th annual Middle East Film Festival

History

01/21/26

FSU expert available for interviews on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger accident

Assistant Professor Kathleen Powers Conti

History

01/16/26

FSU historian earns prestigious MacDowell Fellowship to author book on architectural legacy and preservation

Eric Shattuck is a professor and biological anthropologist in the Department of Anthropology. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Anthropology

01/15/26

Faculty Spotlight: Eric Shattuck

Dianna Bell, Department of Religion alumna.

Religion

01/15/26

Forward Bound

Tim Stutz, Department of English alumnus.

English

01/15/26

Leading with Purpose

Raven Watkins, undergraduate student.

Anthropology

01/15/26

Humanities in Motion

Michael Zahorec, doctoral student.

Philosophy

01/15/26

Assessing AI

Christopher Okonkwo, professor of English.

English

01/15/26

Transatlantic Ties

Associate Professor of English Pablo Maurette has been awarded the Herralde Novel Prize. (Courtesy Photo)

English

12/18/25

FSU English faculty member earns prestigious literary prize for novel

Florida State University doctoral candidate Dean Michel

History

12/16/25

FSU history student receives competitive writing award to support architectural and Indigenous landscape studies research

Florida State University will celebrate its Fall 2025 graduates Friday, Dec. 12 with three commencement ceremonies at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.

English

12/11/25

FSU College of Arts and Sciences honors new graduates Dec. 12

Tim Stover is a professor and chair of Florida State University’s Department of Classics. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Classics

12/04/25

Faculty Spotlight: Tim Stover

Darian Shump is a Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences alumnus who earned a master’s in history and ethnography of religions in 2019 from the Department of Religion. Courtesy image.

Religion

11/06/25

Alumni Spotlight: Darian Shump

David Newheiser is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Religion who studies the role of religious traditions in ethical, political and cultural debates. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Religion

10/30/25

Faculty Spotlight: David Newheiser

Albie Sachs

Religion

10/27/25

FSU welcomes prominent human rights activist Albie Sachs for film screening and lecture

Melissa Ludke is a two-time Florida State University alumna who earned her master’s degree in 2017 and doctoral degree in 2024 from the Department of Classics. Courtesy photo.

Classics

10/09/25

Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Ludke

Irene Zanini-Cordi is an associate professor in Florida State University’s Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Modern Languages and Linguistics

10/02/25

Faculty spotlight: Irene Zanini-Cordi

Niche 2026 Best Colleges Rankings

Florida State University

09/19/25

Florida State University continues to shine in Niche’s 2026 Best College Rankings

"Water Ways: Indigenous Ecologies and Florida Heritage" installation view, 2025. Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts, Sept. 18, 2025 – March 14. (Jamie Rager)

Florida State University

09/17/25

FSU MoFA exhibition examines Indigenous relationships with water

Modern Languages and Linguistics

09/11/25

Student Spotlight: Carine Schermann

Tom Juzek

Modern Languages and Linguistics

08/27/25

Florida State University expert available to discuss how ChatGPT is influencing modern language

Image courtesy of Adobe Stock images.

Modern Languages and Linguistics

08/26/25

On-screen and now IRL: FSU researchers find evidence of ChatGPT buzzwords turning up in everyday speech

Devin Burns graduated from Florida State University in 2017 with dual bachelor’s degrees in history and religion from the Department of History and Department of Religion. Courtesy Photo.

History

08/14/25

Alumni Spotlight: Devin Burns

MLL News Story Graphic

Modern Languages and Linguistics

08/13/25

Florida State University launches new modern languages, literatures, and cultures degree for Fall 2025

Aidan MacKinlay, Hope Evans, Kathleen Powers Conti, Gabrille Camp, MiKayla Cole and Adam Beauchamp at the VAF Awards Banquet

History

08/08/25

FSU historian and graduate students travel to annual architecture conference to study historic cultural landscapes

Ashley Boudreaux

English

08/07/25

Student Spotlight: Ashley Boudreaux

FSU summer Commencement.

Psychology

07/31/25

FSU College of Arts and Sciences set to honor new graduates Aug. 1

The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Preservation Scholar Award was presented to four Spring 2025 FSU history master’s graduates—Hope Evans, Alessio Luna, Jacqueline Vanegas and Jacob Winton—for their achievements in preserving Florida’s history.

History

07/22/25

Recent FSU graduates earn scholar awards from Florida Trust for Historic Preservation

FSU's Department of History Assistant Professor Kathleen Powers Conti has received the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s Roy E. Graham Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Education. (Anna Claire Beasley)

History

07/18/25

FSU public historian earns prestigious Florida Trust for Historic Preservation education award

Joey Arellano

English

07/15/25

Constant Contact

Giustina Monti

Classics

07/15/25

New Perspectives

Susan Cox

Modern Languages and Linguistics

07/15/25

Dialect Distinction

Dean Michel

History

07/15/25

Natural Knowledge

Biological science doctoral student Morgan Hawkins surveys underwater life.

Biological Science

07/15/25

Under the Surface

Master's degree track in computational linguistics

Data Science

07/15/25

Language Learning 2.0

Elizabeth Cecil

Religion

07/15/25

Ritual Research

FSU AI Task Force

College of Arts and Sciences

07/15/25

Tech Support

Mark D. McCoy is an archaeologist, professor of anthropology and chair of Florida State University’s Department of Anthropology. (Photo by Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)

Anthropology

07/10/25

Faculty Spotlight: Mark D. McCoy

FSU College of Arts and Sciences doctoral students Morgan Robison (L) and Danielle Wirsansky (R) have received 2025-2026 Scholar Awards from the Philanthropic Educational Organization. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences and Donald Gjoka)

Psychology

07/07/25

Two FSU doctoral students selected for competitive Philanthropic Educational Organization scholarships

FSU Computational Linguistics track graphic

Modern Languages and Linguistics

07/01/25

FSU unveils new master’s degree track in computational linguistics for Fall 2025

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta and Mark D. McCoy

Anthropology

07/01/25

FSU archaeologists find preservation of cultural heritage sites plays key role in coastal community resilience

Joseph Hellweg.

Religion

06/26/25

FSU religion scholar awarded prestigious fellowship to Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music

Andrea De Giorgi. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Classics

06/25/25

FSU classics professor named 2025-2026 Getty Scholar for Roman archaeology and antiquity research

Florida State University English alumnus and recent graduate Daniel Sutter has earned the prestigious Wallace Stegner Fellowship in Creative Writing from Stanford University. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)

English

06/16/25

Recent graduate of Florida State University English earns prestigious creative writing fellowship

Jessika Valentine is a Florida State University alumna, a teaching faculty II member in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics Arabic program, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and a 2025 Faculty/Staff Leadership Award winner. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Modern Languages and Linguistics

06/05/25

Faculty Spotlight: Jessika Valentine

Melanie Damour is a marine archaeologist and two-time Florida State University alumna who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of Anthropology. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Anthropology

05/22/25

Alumni Spotlight: Melanie Damour

Paris Lait is a senior at Florida State University pursuing a degree in ancient history through the Department of Classics with a minor in philosophy through the Department of Philosophy. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Classics

05/15/25

Student Spotlight: Paris Lait

Mark McCoy, a professor of anthropology at Florida State University

Anthropology

05/07/25

5 Questions with Mark McCoy: War and Inequality

Spring 2025 commencement graphic

English

05/05/25

Arts and Sciences celebrates new Spring 2025 graduates

Joey Arellano graduated from Florida State University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in editing, writing, and media from the Department of English. Photo by Devin Bittner.

English

04/17/25

Alumni Spotlight: Joey Arellano

Nancy T. de Grummond, director of excavations and archeological research at Cetamura del Chianti, examines an artifact with students. (FSU International Programs)

Classics

04/07/25

FSU archaeologist earns highest distinction from Archaeological Institute of America

Alina Dana Weber is an associate professor of German in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Modern Languages and Linguistics

04/03/25

Faculty Spotlight: Alina Dana Weber

Hanley photo

History

03/28/25

FSU historian awarded prestigious fellowship to advance Middle Eastern research at Durham University

Stack of books

English

03/21/25

FSU English professor awarded for career contributions to Romantic-era scholarship

The Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts and the Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies’ collaborative exhibition “HOMO SARGASSUM” featuring works by 25 Caribbean artists on the spread of sargassum seaweed

Winthrop-King Institute

03/06/25

Florida State University MoFA’s “HOMO SARGASSUM” exhibit to close with international symposium

Cameron Glymph is a junior pursuing double majors in editing, writing, and media through the Department of English, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and political science through the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy.

English

02/27/25

Student Spotlight: Cameron Glymph

FSU Researchers Tom Juzek and Zina Ward

Modern Languages and Linguistics

02/17/25

“Why Does ChatGPT ‘Delve’ So Much?”: FSU researchers begin to uncover why ChatGPT overuses certain words

Jack Justus, a professor in the Department of Philosophy. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Philosophy

02/13/25

Faculty Spotlight: Jack Justus

MEFF Graphic

Middle East Center

01/30/25

FSU Middle East Center to host 16th annual Middle East Film Festival

From left: Kelly Kinahan, Sang Bum Park, Kathleen Powers Conti, Doreen Kobelo and Qianwen (Vivian) Guo, pose at Tallahassee Station in Tallahassee, Florida, Jan. 15, 2025. Photo by Scott Holstein/FAMU-FSU College of Engineering.

Florida State University

01/29/25

Engineering Researchers Preserve Florida’s Heritage Sites while Streamlining Transportation Projects

Anastasia Makhanova

Psychology

01/15/25

Situational Awareness

José B. Fernández

Modern Languages and Linguistics

01/15/25

Legacy of Excellence

Jeremy Willis

English

01/15/25

Game Time

Kate Alonso

Philosophy

01/15/25

Educational Exchange

Vince Omni

English

01/15/25

Beyond the Page

Choeeta Chakrabarti

Anthropology

01/15/25

Crucial Context

Sean Faletti is a senior at Florida State University pursuing dual degrees in creative writing through the Department of English and human rights and social justice through the Department of Religion. Courtesy photo.

English

12/12/24

Student Spotlight: Sean Faletti

Psychology

12/04/24

FSU researchers part of team awarded nearly $3.4 million by NIH to study disparity of care outcomes related to physician bias

The Florida State University Department of Religion continues to produce leading scholars in the field of American religious history by connecting them with opportunities that allow them to succeed early in their careers. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Religion

11/26/24

Latest award underscores FSU Department of Religion’s legacy of excellence with Young Scholars in American Religion program

Svetla Slaveva-Griffin is a professor in the Department of Classics, part of Florida State University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Classics

11/26/24

Faculty Spotlight: Svetla Slaveva-Griffin

President Richard McCullough, FSU First Lady Jai Vartikar, Professor Andrew Frank, Provost Jim Clark and Chairman Marcellus Osceola Jr. and members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida dedicated the new home of FSU's Native American and Indigenous Studies Center on Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. (Bill Lax/FSU Photography)

Florida State University

11/22/24

FSU dedicates official home of Native American and Indigenous Studies Center

Emily Lu is a fifth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in history through the Florida State University Department of History, part of the College of Arts and Sciences.

History

11/21/24

Student Spotlight: Emily Lu

Florida State University alumnus Bert Kreischer will serve as the university’s Homecoming Parade grand marshal, which will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.

Florida State University

11/06/24

Comedian Bert Kreischer to serve as FSU’s 2024 Homecoming Parade grand marshal

Brandi Burns is a fifth-year doctoral candidate in Florida State University’s Literature, Media, and Culture program through the Department of English, and she is also an alumna of FSU’s Department of History. Photo by Devin Bittner.

English

10/31/24

Student Spotlight: Brandi Burns

FSU professor David Kirby sits on a staircase outside with his hands folded.

English

10/25/24

FSU poet honored with 2024 Louisiana Writer Award

Matthew Goff is a professor in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.

Religion

10/24/24

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Goff

Associate Professor of Linguistics and Spanish Antje Muntendam. (Devin Bittner/FSU College of Arts and Sciences)

Modern Languages and Linguistics

10/15/24

FSU linguist awarded National Science Foundation grant to study and preserve Indigenous Quechua language

Associate Professor of History Ronald E. Doel

History

10/04/24

FSU science historian awarded Smithsonian Institution fellowship to study impact of Cold War-era national security concerns on earth science research

Diane Roberts is a professor and University Alumni Distinguished Writer in the Department of English. Courtesy photo.

English

10/03/24

Faculty Spotlight: Diane Roberts

Nadia Rassech is a senior double majoring in Middle Eastern studies and international affairs. Courtesy photo.

Modern Languages and Linguistics

09/12/24

Student Spotlight: Nadia Rassech

Michelle Bumatay

Modern Languages and Linguistics

08/29/24

Faculty Spotlight: Michelle Bumatay

Group photo of individuals in the Montereggi Archaeological Project. Non-students, from left: Mr. Stefano Nigi, Villa Bibbiani executive; Andrea De Giorgi; Senator Dario Parrini; Agnese Pittari; George M. Rapier III, CEO of WellMed Inc.; Mayor Alessandro Giunti, Capraia e Limite. Photo by Francesca Pinochi.

Classics

08/21/24

FSU classics professor leads archaeological dig to explore ancient settlement in Italy

Hope Evans is a second-year graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in public history. Photo by Devin Bittner.

History

08/08/24

Student Spotlight: Hope Evans

Classics

08/06/24

FSU classics professor earns prestigious fellowships to investigate poetic evolution in ancient Greece