Humanities

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

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College of Arts and Sciences
08/01/24

Arts and Sciences honors graduates during summer commencement ceremonies

The Department of English internship program began as a curricular requirement of the editing, writing and media major in English when the major launched in 2010.
English
07/30/24

FSU English internship program recognized among top in the U.S. for career preparation by Modern Language Association

Emily Schutz graduated from Florida State University in Summer 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in editing, writing, and media from the Department of English. Photo by Marlene Cruz.
English
07/25/24

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Schutz

Sonia Hazard, FSU assistant professor of American religious history
Religion
07/16/24

FSU professor awarded prestigious fellowship to study Indigenous religious history and texts

Arya Adityan is a fourth-year doctoral student pursuing a degree in religion. Courtesy photo.
Religion
07/11/24

Student Spotlight: Arya Adityan

Wendy Clark
English
07/08/24

Market Leader

Rosemary Kellison
Religion
07/08/24

Both Sides Now

Avery Bixler
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/08/24

Linguistic Literacy

Alessio Luna
History
07/08/24

Safeguarding Sites

Zeina Schlenoff
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/08/24

Live-in Learning

Matthew Mewhinney is an associate professor of Japanese, the Japanese Program coordinator, and the undergraduate advisor for Japanese in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/03/24

Faculty Spotlight: Matthew Mewhinney

Michael Bishop, a professor in the Department of Philosophy.
Philosophy
06/06/24

Faculty Spotlight: Michael Bishop

Tim Lomeli
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/31/24

FSU doctoral candidate earns prestigious Marilyn Yarbrough Dissertation/Teaching Fellowship

Ashleigh Witherington graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Latin and Greek from the Department of Classics. Photo by Kendall Cooper.
Classics
05/16/24

Alumni Spotlight: Ashleigh Witherington

Bergische Universität Wuppertal – FSU Exchange campus aerial view in Germany. (Adobe stock image)
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/15/24

Two FSU students receive scholarship to study German culture

Associate professors Tarez Samra Graban and Lindsey Eckert
English
05/07/24

FSU English faculty members awarded National Endowment for the Humanities summer stipends for archival research

Martin Munro, eminent scholar of French and director of the Winthrop-King Institute for Contemporary French and Francophone Studies, has received a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/06/24

Florida State University modern languages professor receives prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship

Bryan Cuevas is the John F. Priest Professor of Religion and a former Guggenheim Fellow in the Department of Religion. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Religion
05/02/24

Faculty Spotlight: Bryan Cuevas

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and a faculty affiliate of FSU’s Native American and Indigenous Studies Center, is part of a team that received $1.5 million in funding to study submerged precontact archaeological sites in the Gulf of Mexico. (Devin Bittner)
Anthropology
05/02/24

FSU researcher receives $1.5M in funding to partner with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to identify submerged landscapes

Charlotte Orth Reckford (right) has gifted $1 million to the FSU Department of Classics in honor of her late husband and Langford Eminent Scholar Professor Emeritus Kenneth J. Reckford (left). (Photo courtesy David Orth Reckford)
Classics
04/29/24

FSU Department of Classics to use $1M gift to enhance research, professional development opportunities

Ed Gray
History
04/26/24

FSU historian leaves a lasting legacy on the study of colonial, revolutionary America

Nilay Özok-Gündoğan, an associate professor in the Department of History. (Courtesy of Nilay Özok-Gündoğan)
History
04/23/24

FSU historian named Stanford Humanities Center Fellow

More than Human graphic
Religion
04/22/24

Florida State University Department of Religion to host interdisciplinary conference on Indigenous religious traditions

Kurt Piehler
History
04/09/24

FSU historian appointed to teach next generation of leaders at U.S. Air Force Academy

Beatrice Dain.
Anthropology
04/04/24

Alumni Spotlight: Beatrice Dain

Harrison Betz is an undergraduate student pursuing dual degrees in Spanish and international affairs. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
03/28/24

Student Spotlight: Harrison Betz

Rhiannon Turgel-Ethier is a sixth-year doctoral candidate in the Department of History. Photo by Danielle Wirsansky.
History
03/21/24

Student Spotlight: Rhiannon Turgel-Ethier

Jim Tomaszeski graduated from Florida State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the Department of English.
English
03/14/24

Alumni Spotlight: Jim Tomaszeski

Katie Fine, a Florida State University alumna who earned her doctoral degree from the Department of Classics in 2021.
Classics
02/29/24

Alumni Spotlight: Katie Fine

David Kirby, Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of English and Assistant Professor of Composition Liliya Ugay.
English
02/22/24

FSU’s ‘Sing with the Symphony’: A celebration of chemistry, music and harmony happens Saturday

The Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble in a v-shaped formation with arms raised.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/15/24

FSU brings Ukrainian Dance Ensemble to Tallahassee

Andrew Epstein is a professor in the Department of English and currently serves as the interim chair. Photo by Devin Bittner.
English
02/01/24

Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Epstein

A graphic including the dates and times of the MEFF movies.
Florida State University
01/31/24

FSU Middle East Center celebrates 15th annual film festival

Marla Vickers
Florida State University
01/17/24

On the Advance

Jackson Cheplick. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
01/17/24

Chemical Conservation

Zina Ward Opener
Philosophy
01/17/24

Philosophical Fusion

Andrew Frank. Photo by Devin Bittner.
History
01/17/24

Seminole Scholarship

FSU professor of philosophy Andrea Westlund. Photo by Hannah Fulk.
Philosophy
01/11/24

Faculty Spotlight: Andrea Westlund

Alessandra Mazzocchi, an alumna of the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/30/23

Alumni Spotlight: Alessandra Mazzocchi

Robert Romanchuk, the Pribic Family Associate Professor of Slavic in Florida State University’s Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/16/23

Faculty Spotlight: Robert Romanchuk

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History
11/07/23

FSU history doctoral student receives Fulbright Fellowship to conduct research in Japan

In 2006, representatives from the Seminole Tribe of Florida built a traditional chickee, meaning "house" in Seminole, at FSU's Lakefront Park.
History
11/06/23

FSU faculty provide insights into Native and Indigenous histories for Native American Heritage Month

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Winthrop-King Institute
11/02/23

‘Global Africas’ Symposium to explore cultural relations between Africa and China

Weiwei Luo, an assistant professor in the Department of History.
History
11/02/23

Faculty Spotlight: Weiwei Luo

“Moving Day in the Everglades of Florida: Seminole Indians and Dugout Canoes,” circa 1935, from the collection of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum in Clewiston, Florida. (Courtesy of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum)
History
11/01/23

FSU Native American and Indigenous Studies Center to host American Society for Ethnohistory annual conference

Religion
10/26/23

FSU to host conference marking 75th anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Headshot of Sydney Cole smiling.
English
10/26/23

Student Spotlight: Sydney Cole

Professor Rafe Blaufarb
History
10/12/23

‘A political animal’ — FSU history professor discusses reign and impact of Napoleon Bonaparte

Jessica Tilley, a fifth year doctoral student studying classical archaeology in the Department of Classics.
Classics
10/12/23

Student Spotlight: Jessica Tilley

Carolina Gonzalez, professor of Spanish and linguistics, is among the instructors teaching classes in the FSU Linguistics Program.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
10/05/23

FSU Linguistics Program prepares graduates for careers in tech, science, education, law and more

Charlie Azzarito, a junior double majoring in anthropology and sociology.
Anthropology
09/28/23

Student Spotlight: Charlie Azzarito

Ihoema Nwachukwu
English
09/26/23

FSU graduate claims Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction

Michael McVicar, an associate professor in the Department of Religion.
Religion
09/14/23

Faculty Spotlight: Michael McVicar

From L to R: Carine Schermann, Danielle Davis and Alaba Ilesanmi.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
09/13/23

Three Florida State University doctoral students receive 2023 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowships

This is a photo of Jessica Clark smiling.
Classics
09/05/23

Faculty Spotlight: Jessica Clark

Sheree M. Mitchell standing with a group of people, smiling, in front of a Fulbright Portugal sign.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/10/23

FSU alumna to serve on U.S.-Portugal Fulbright Commission Board of Directors

Rafe Blaufarb
History
08/03/23

FSU historian awarded Newberry Fellowship to study historic perspectives on capitalism

Garnet and Gold Scholar Society medals
Mathematics
07/31/23

FSU Garnet & Gold Scholar Society Celebrates Summer 2023 Inductees

Cathy McClive, the Department of History's Ben Weider Professor in French Revolutionary Studies
History
07/28/23

FSU historian earns prestigious international fellowship to investigate violence against women during France’s Age of Revolution

Renee Rushing
Philosophy
07/26/23

Philosophy doctoral student wins international essay prize for work on anger diminishment

Jayur Mehta
Anthropology
07/21/23

Lost to the sea: New FSU research highlights importance of including Indigenous cultural perspectives in coastal restoration plans

Michael Baiamonte.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/19/23

Creative Collision

Brooke Newell. Photo by Devin Bittner.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/19/23

Future Force

In the photo, from left to right: Consul Ragini Gupta, archaeologist Nancy de Grummond, Mayor Michele Pescini
Classics
06/26/23

Gaiole in Chianti: United States Consul visits the exhibition ‘Cetamura 50’

Carine Schermann, a doctoral candidate studying French and Francophone Studies in the Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics
Modern Languages and Linguistics
06/15/23

French doctoral student wins national humanities fellowship from American Council of Learned Societies

Tatjana Soldat-Jaffe
Modern Languages and Linguistics
06/14/23

FSU linguistics professor earns Fulbright Scholar Award to work and conduct research in Austria

Sarah Moloney standing in front of Doak Campbell Stadium
Classics
06/08/23

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Moloney

This is a headshot of Dr. Schlenoff.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
05/11/23

Faculty Spotlight: Zeina Schlenoff

After earning his first Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award, Perry Howell taught at Yokohama National University for the 2019-2020 academic year.
English
05/09/23

FSU English professor to use second Fulbright Award to teach in Japan

History
05/04/23

Riders up: FSU historian weighs in on history of Kentucky Derby, racing industry

Professor of Classics Andrea De Giorgi was elected a fellow of the National Humanities Center.
Classics
05/04/23

FSU classicist elected National Humanities Center Fellow

This is a headshot of Nilay Özok-Gündoğan in front of some greenery.
History
04/27/23

Faculty Spotlight: Nilay Özok-Gündoğan

This is a headshot of Paul Anthony in front of some trees.
Religion
04/20/23

Student Spotlight: Paul Anthony

FSU students Janeen Green and Aubrey Heiss.
Religion
04/10/23

Arts and sciences students to be recognized at FSU’s Leadership Awards Night

This is a headshot of Andrew Flynn.
Philosophy
04/06/23

Postdoc Spotlight: Andrew Flynn

This is a photo of Sophie Arase.
Philosophy
03/30/23

Student Spotlight: Sophie Arase

Choeeta Chakrabarti. Photo by Sathya Photography.
Anthropology
03/23/23

Faculty Spotlight: Choeeta Chakrabarti

This is a photo of Charlie Stryker.
History
03/22/23

Alumnus’ gift to fund history student success, archival research

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English
03/15/23

Payment Purpose

Guidry-Grimes and partner Jamie Watson. Courtesy photo.
Religion
03/15/23

Practicing Humanity

Rawan Abhari
Modern Languages and Linguistics
03/15/23

Legislative Leader

Chetamura graphic
Classics
03/15/23

Uncovering Italy

This is a photo of Dr. Blaufarb.
History
03/09/23

Faculty Spotlight: Rafe Blaufarb

Ron Doel
History
02/15/23

Weather balloons and UFOs: FSU professor offers historical perspective on aerial surveillance

This is a photo of Angilmarie.
History
02/09/23

Student Spotlight: Angilmarie Rivera Sanchez

A colorful graphic listing the movies playing at the 2023 Middle East Film Festival.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/08/23

FSU Middle East Center presents 14th annual film festival Feb. 10 through March 9

Jessi Halligan
Anthropology
01/05/23

FSU anthropologist wins Rising Scholar Award

A photo of English professor Jerrilyn McGregory standing against a dark background.
English
12/19/22

FSU English professor wins prestigious Chicago Folklore Prize for Boxing Day monograph

Maxine Jones
History
12/15/22

FSU historian available to discuss 100-year anniversary of Rosewood massacre

This is a graphic showing FSU torches that states, "Fall 2022 Commencement" at Florida State University.
College of Arts and Sciences
12/09/22

Florida State University celebrates its newest graduates at Fall 2022 commencement ceremonies

FSU religion student Florence Egbeyale.
Religion
12/08/22

Student Spotlight: Florence Egbeyale

International education month London photo
Florida State University
11/18/22

FSU reaps No. 3 rankings in ‘Open Doors’ study-abroad report

Justin Roth
Florida State University
11/16/22

Board of Governors appoints alumnus Justin Roth to FSU Board of Trustees

FSU alumna Gail Levy reporting at an event. Courtesy photo.
English
11/16/22

Alumni Spotlight: Gail Levy

Honorine Rouiller
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/14/22

Student Spotlight: Honorine Rouiller

Illeana Sanders
Classics
11/03/22

Student Spotlight: Illeana Sanders