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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News
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The battle for the future of “gig” work
Marshall Steinbaum(economics) explained that the unions have latched onto sectoral bargaining as a quick fix in a moment where the labor movement is weak, hoping that a deal can bring numbers and ward off total war.
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Indigenous co-management essential for Bears Ears region
Lisbeth Louderback(anthropology) iterated, “What Tribal members have said all along is that you don’t just preserve the archaeological site.”
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The Politics and Economics of COVID Relief and Economic Stimulus Policy
Experts discussed the pandemic, how it changed our economic systems and how the policy response will shape our recovery.
Recent Awardees
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Ally Marringa receives 2020 employee appreciation award
Ally Marringa was selected as a recipient of a 2020 Academics and Student Affairs District Staff Excellence Award!
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Parisa Kaliush awarded an NIH NRSA
Parisa was recently awarded an NIH NRSA for her project titled "Daily dynamics of suicide risk, dysregulation, and sleep disruption across the transition to parenthood.”
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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.
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.
Laury F. Hammel
BS Political Science
President & CEO
The Longfellow Clubs
Gary Thorup
BA Political Science
Shareholder, State & Local Tax Attorney, & Registered Utah Lobbyist
Durham Jones & Pinegar
Janine Donald
Master of Public Administration
Executive Director
Elements Traverse
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