Humanities

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

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

English alumnus John Edgar Browning.
English
10/31/22

English alumnus and international vampire expert leaves mark on horror genre

From left: Adama Pam, Ibrahima Thiam and Karine Silla
College of Arts and Sciences
10/27/22

FSU-Winthrop-King Institute Presents 'Global Africas' Symposium on History and Culture of Senegal

FSU teaching faculty member Anel Brandl.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
10/27/22

Faculty Spotlight: Anel Brandl

Nicholas Goodly
English
10/20/22

Student Spotlight: Nicholas Goodly

Jessi Halligan, an assistant professor of anthropology at Florida State.
Anthropology
10/10/22

FSU archaeologist awarded NSF grant to research ancient peoples’ adaption to environmental change

Ximena Smith
Anthropology
10/06/22

Student Spotlight: Ximena Smith

Professor of history Edward Gray
History
08/18/22

FSU history scholar receives national humanities award to aid Benjamin Franklin research

Sheree M. Mitchell
Modern Languages and Linguistics
08/15/22

Insider’s Guide

Rendering of the Molina Family Latino Gallery.
Anthropology
08/15/22

A Lasting Legacy

Noah and Ethan DuBroff.
History
08/15/22

Two of a Kind

Marla Vickers
History
08/02/22

FSU selects alumna to serve as next vice president for University Advancement

Professor of History Edward Gray with a graphic reading "FSU Early American History Scholar Awarded Prestigious Humanities Fellowship"
History
07/29/22

FSU early American history scholar awarded prestigious humanities fellowship

David Kirby sitting on concrete stairs.
English
07/27/22

Florida State English professor and poet honored with endowed fellowship

The summer 2022 Garnet & Gold Scholar induction ceremony welcomed nine new members. (The Career Center)
Psychology
07/26/22

Garnet & Gold Scholar Society celebrates summer 2022 inductees

Rawan Abhari
Middle East Center
07/19/22

‘Taking a stand’: FSU student named John Lewis Scholar

History
07/08/22

FSU expert: ‘Japan has not been immune to political violence’

Dazi Lenoir
Florida State University
07/01/22

Two-time FSU graduate begins role as Alumni Association board chair

M. Lynette Thompson Professor of Classics Nancy de Grummond
Classics
06/02/22

Classics professor earns Archaeological Institute of America Service Award

FSU double-major Darbi Merchant.
English
05/26/22

Arts and sciences double-major earns scholarship to study in London

Religion
05/19/22

FSU to offer new bachelor’s degree in human rights

From the left: Meagan McLaughlin, Mae Zitzke and Lauren Thornberg.
Florida State University
05/09/22

Three Florida State University students earn Critical Language Scholarships

Tracie Mahaffey
Philosophy
05/09/22

Faculty Spotlight: Tracie Mahaffey

Phi Beta Kappa graphic
Florida State University
05/06/22

Prestigious arts, sciences honor society Phi Beta Kappa hosts annual induction ceremony

History
05/02/22

Run for the roses: FSU professor reflects on history of the Kentucky Derby

Barbara Hamby
English
04/26/22

‘Our best selves’: FSU poets celebrate National Poetry Month 2022

Students and scholars from Florida State University and Florida A&M University met on April 7 for “Focus on the Gulf.”
Florida State University
04/20/22

Focus on the Gulf event tackles big challenges in the Gulf region

Assistant professors of religion Jamil Drake and Laura McTighe
Religion
04/19/22

FSU Religion faculty awarded prestigious Luce Foundation grant to examine race, build health equity

FSU associate professor of history Ron Doel.
History
04/15/22

FSU expert available for context on early climate change research

Assistant professor of religion at FSU Elizabeth Cecil crouches and analyzes an artifact.
Religion
04/07/22

Faculty Spotlight: Elizabeth Cecil

Amazonia Week 2022 graphic
Modern Languages and Linguistics
03/31/22

FSU to host Amazonia Week: Engaging Indigenous Cosmovisions to Address Global Challenges

Randy Clarke
Philosophy
03/30/22

FSU philosopher analyzes guilt, blame in latest research

Laurel Fulkerson
Florida State University
03/28/22

Fulkerson to retire after 22-year career as classics professor, valued administrator

English
03/22/22

FSU to host symposium on Toni Morrison and African American literary culture

FSU alumna Katharina Reekmans standing in front of a palm tree.
English
03/21/22

English alumna, tax analyst recognized as Notable Nole

FSU doctoral candidate Camille Adams.
English
03/10/22

Student Spotlight: Camille Adams

J. Lorand Matory, of Duke University, and Musa Dube, of Emory University
Religion
03/10/22

FSU Department of Religion set to host virtual AAR/SBL Southeast Region Annual Conference

Middle East Film Festival postcard
Middle East Center
02/23/22

FSU Middle East Center presents 13th annual film festival

Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of English Stan Gontarski.
English
02/23/22

FSU English professor continues prolific publications streak, debuts four new titles in 2021 

FSU assistant professor of Italian Beth Coggeshall.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/17/22

Faculty Spotlight: Beth Coggeshall

Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris
Anthropology
02/16/22

Modern Major General

Marching Chiefs photo
Philosophy
02/16/22

Ethical Considerations

A Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency life support investigator
History
02/16/22

Unfinished Histories

Gilman award winners
English
01/31/22

Nine FSU students earn Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Anasa Hicks
History
12/02/21

Faculty Spotlight: Anasa Hicks

Nerea Delgado-Fernández
Modern Languages and Linguistics
12/01/21

Florida State University graduate student earns prestigious Chateaubriand Fellowship

Classics student Jamie Fontana, archaeologist Nóra Marosi, classics student Nina Perdomo, and Dr. Nancy de Grummond at Fontana and Perdomo's museum exhibition in the Palazzo Bagnesi. Courtesy photo.
Classics
11/16/21

Gift will support classics students as they excavate, design museum exhibitions in Italy

Philosophy
11/10/21

FSU experts available to comment on Thanksgiving traditions

LaToya Leary
Religion
11/04/21

Student Spotlight: LaToya Leary

Global Africas graphic
Modern Languages and Linguistics
11/01/21

FSU Winthrop-King Institute presents ‘Global Africas: Gender, Representation and the Maghreb’

Elizabeth Murphy
Classics
10/28/21

Faculty Spotlight: Elizabeth Murphy

Luis Sanchez
Classics
10/07/21

Student Spotlight: Luis Sanchez

Tarez Samra Graban
English
09/23/21

Faculty spotlight: Tarez Samra Graban

Jayur Madhusudan Mehta
Anthropology
09/16/21

FSU joins NSF-funded research hub to enhance resilience in underrepresented coastal communities

Maxine Montgomery
English
09/10/21

FSU English professor earns prestigious NEH grant to digitize novelist Gloria Naylor’s work and develop literary archival model

FSU alumna Melissa Rea smiling, wearing a black shirt and standing against a tan background.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
09/07/21

Alumni Spotlight: Melissa Rea

Aaron Rodriguez
English
09/01/21

FSU English doctoral candidate receives NEH grant to improve visual accessibility

Florida State University
09/01/21

FSU experts available to comment on 20-year anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Florida State University
08/10/21

FSU expert reflects on US-UK relationship and 80th anniversary of Atlantic Charter

Tanya Peres
Anthropology
08/05/21

Faculty Spotlight: Tanya Peres

FSU postdoctoral researcher Sam Holley-Kline in front of a bookshelf
History
07/22/21

Postdoc Spotlight: Sam Holley-Kline

Ryan Benk
English
07/21/21

News Maker

Neil St. John Rambana
English
07/21/21

Advocacy in Action

Sam McLoughlin
Religion
07/21/21

Intersectional analysis

FSU postdoctoral researcher Claire-Marie Hefner in front of green leaves background
Religion
07/08/21

Postdoc Spotlight: Claire-Marie Hefner

Eric Feely
Modern Languages and Linguistics
07/01/21

Student Spotlight: Eric Feely

FSU assistant professor of religion Elizabeth Cecil
Religion
06/16/21

FSU religion professor earns humanities fellowship

“Treasure of Chianti”
Classics
06/10/21

Ancient coins discovered by FSU team on view now in Italian exhibition

Paul Renfro
History
06/10/21

Faculty Spotlight: Paul Renfro

Frances Tran
English
05/17/21

FSU English professor receives prestigious Mellon Foundation fellowship

FSU alumnus Jay Spitzley
Philosophy
05/13/21

Alumni Spotlight: Jay Spitzley

Jamie Fontana and Nina Perdomo
Classics
05/06/21

Classics students awarded scholarships to study in Florence

History
04/29/21

Down the stretch they come: FSU history professor talks about milestone ride for Kentucky Derby jockey

FSU student Suzanne Raybuck
English
04/22/21

Student Spotlight: Suzanne Raybuck

Professor of Physics Jorge Piekarewicz (L) and Professor of English Gary Taylor (R)
Physics
04/15/21

Nuclear astrophysicist, Shakespeare scholar named Lawton Professors

Marcos Colón, “No Way to Get Lost”
Modern Languages and Linguistics
04/02/21

FSU scholar’s photography exhibition documents previously unseen threat along Amazon

English
03/22/21

80 years after Virginia Woolf's death, FSU English professor available to comment on Woolf's work, influence

Classics
03/02/21

Faculty Spotlight: Virginia Lewis

Modern Languages and Linguistics
02/19/21

FSU Middle East Center presents 12th annual film festival

Anthropology
02/18/21

FSU anthropologist to investigate possible site of Apalachee revolt

Philosophy
02/04/21

FSU philosopher awarded fellowship from University of Notre Dame's Institute for Advanced Study

Classics
01/28/21

Student Spotlight: Grace Robbins

James P. Jim Jones. Photo by FSU Photography Services.
History
01/25/21

Teacher. Scholar. Friend.

Alexis Kidd
Modern Languages and Linguistics
01/25/21

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