Today's big challenges require solutions where disciplines work together to meet human needs.
By bringing a community of faculty scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, community partners and policy makers together, the College of Social and Behavioral Science is producing knowledge and training that will provide lasting solutions to the world's toughest challenges.
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Following guidance from health experts and state and federal authorities, the University Return-to-Campus program centers on a hybrid approach of in-person/online instruction and on-campus engagement. Stay up to date with the latest developments!
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New! criminology
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MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
MASTER OF PUBLIC POLICY
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & GLOBAL ENTERPRISE
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News
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Utah's move toward green 'new normal' phase could take months
Natalie Gochnour(economics) stated, "the most important thing we can do is follow the color-coded health guidance that returns this economy to normal."
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Human connection bolsters the immune system
One of the most important things kindness can do is ease our reaction to stress. Bert Uchino(psychology) wrote, "simply having potential access to support is sufficient to foster adaptation to stress.”
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Minority students are getting choked out by air pollution in Utah
In a study of 174 public schools in Salt Lake County researchers found that air quality on “poor” and “moderate” days was worse at schools with more minority students.
Recent Awardees
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Frank Drews Receives 2020 Franklin V. Taylor Award
Frank Drews(psychology) was awarded the 2020 Franklin V. Taylor Award for Outstanding Contributions in the Field of Applied Experimental/Engineering Psychology.
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Fulbright Grant Recipients 2019-20
Even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, two outstanding CSBS undergraduate students, Caitlin Silianoff and Rogelio Brambila, have succeeded in qualifying as recipients for the Fulbright Grant!
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Recipient of Altman Award 2019-20: Trafton Drew
Trafton Drew has been selected as the recipient of this year's Altman award. His research record in terms of publications and grant support is very impressive and he has excelled as instructor, mentor, and honors advisor.
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 Rob Hunsaker at rob.hunsaker@utah.edu.
Richard Simpson
BS Economics
Ph.D. Organizational Psychology
Chief Academic Officer & Senior Vice President
Zenith Education Group
D. Brent Scott
BS Psychology
Past President of the Alumni Association
University of Utah
Lester W. B. Moore
BS Economics
Managing Director
Kensington Capital Holdings (KCH)
John Simmons
BA Economics
Regional Director
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
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