#BeTheSolution
In the face of today’s grand challenges, interdisciplinary solutions are paramount. With shifting global economies, climate upheavals, and escalating health crises, the College of Social and Behavioral Science’s diverse departments, programs, and centers empower students to grasp the vital connection between disciplines in formulating effective human-centered solutions.
2024 CSBS Convocation Ceremonies
Congratulations to all of our 2024 CSBS graduates! As convocation ceremonies are quickly approaching, we invite you to explore our convocation webpage, where you can find comprehensive event details for your special day!
Graduate: Thursday, May 2, 8:30 AM | Kingsbury Hall
Undergraduate: Friday, May 3, 11 AM | Huntsman Center
Be the Solution Podcast
CSBS News & Awards
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Financial Planning Association Student Council Wins The Financial Planning Challenge Cup
Congratulations to the Financial Planning Association Student Council in clinching victory at The Financial Planning Challenge Cup. The challenge itself provided a rigorous platform for students to apply their learnings, with teams tasked to develop comprehensive financial plans for hypothetical clients.
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Faculty Feature - Dr. Cory Inman Awarded NIH BRAIN Initiative Grant
Dr. Cory Inman, assistant professor of psychology, has received a significant grant from the National Institute of Health as part of the BRAIN initiative. His research has been recognized for its innovative approach and potential impact on understanding cognitive and neural processes related to memory formation.
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Learn more about a New Doctoral Fellowship!
Dr. Peregrine Schwartz-Shea (Emerita, Dept. of Political Science) has endowed a Dissertation Fellowship for Interpretive Research in Political Science, honoring her decades-long collaboration with Prof. Dvora Yanow and providing funds to support interpretive dissertation projects.
Undergraduate Majors & Minors
Graduate Programs
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We in the College of Social and Behavioral Science recognize that diversity and inclusion are necessary for a holistic educational experience.
Our aim is to create and sustain a climate where all individuals treat each other with respect and dignity. Only then can we all stretch our minds to places that may feel intellectually unfamiliar, but that excite the mind and lead to new discoveries that benefit societies here and around the globe.
Events
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Apr 26
Friday
12pm - 1:30pmEcon CAKE talk: Luke Petach
Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
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Apr 29
Monday
9am - 10amEconometrics Master of Statistics Project Defense: Haocong Shen
Zoom
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May 01
Wednesday
11am - 12:30pmEconomics PhD Dissertation Defense: Bruno Theodosio
Zoom
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May 02
Thursday
8:30am - 10amCSBS Graduate Convocation
Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH)
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May 02
Thursday
6pm - 7pmUniversity Commencement 2024
Huntsman Center - Jon M. (JHC)
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May 03
Friday
11am - 1pmCSBS Undergraduate Convocation
Huntsman Center - Jon M. (JHC)
Alumni, Emeriti, & Friends
We'd love to hear from you!
If you'd like to be featured in our spotlights, please send your biography and a photo to Lynne Shaffer or lynne.shaffer@csbs.utah.edu.
Jenny Stout
Family and Consumer Studies
Undergraduate Advisor
University of Utah - Family & Consumer Studies
Randy C. Emery
Friend of CSBS
Senior Vice President & Surety Division Manager
The Buckner Company
Jeffrey Joe
MS Psychology
Research Scientist/Engineer
Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
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Our students come here because they really want to change the world, and they're going to do exactly that. Thanks to your support, the college continues to produce graduates who truly are the solution to life's challenges.