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You can’t change the laws of physics. But the law can change economics.
At the recent economics conference, Joseph Stiglitz explained in his keynote address that unlike other sciences the laws of economics do change, because people change.
Ancient potato makes its dinner debut
Lisbeth Louderback (anthropology) and her research team rediscovered an ancient potato that modern-day diners sampled earlier this week during the second annual Indigenous Dinner.
American Dream finalists announced
At a recent Campus Community Dialogue Series hosted by Political Science, the top 10 finalists of the challenge were announced.
Recent Awardees
Berik receives Jean Shakelford PrizeCongratulations to Günseli Berik (economics) who was awarded this year's Jean Shakelford Prize, which celebrates an individual whose initiative, imagination, and dedication advance the goals of the IAFFE!
Wei awarded grant from Ford FoundationDennis Wei, professor of geography, was recently awarded a grant from the Ford Foundation on "Urban Housing and Land and Their Implications for Inequality under the Process of Urbanization in China".
Bryan and Butner receive grant from the National Institutes of HealthCraig Bryan, associate professor of psychology, and Jonathan Butner, professor of psychology, were recently awarded a grant from the National Institutes of Health!
Alumni, Emeriti, & Friends
Judge Bruce S. Jenkins
Judge Bruce S. Jenkins graduated magna cum laude in political science from the University of Utah in 1949, and went on to earn a juris doctor from the S.J. Quinney College of Law in 1952 where he wrote for the Utah Law Review.
Bruce is a United States Senior District Judge. In 1978, he was nominated as a U.S. District Judge by President Jimmy Carter and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He became Chief Judge in 1984 and stepped aside on May 28, 1993. Under Bruce's leadership the court automated and computerized administrative, record-keeping and research functions, reorganized the clerk's office and probation department and remodeled the federal courthouse.
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