Student Spotlight: Yunn Ueng, Philosophy PhD Candidate

Yunn Ueng is a PhD candidate in the philosophy program at SHPRS. Her research interests include social and political philosophy, feminist philosophy and applied ethics. 

These interests are reflected in her dissertation, which focuses on the topic of microaggressions. Specifically, Ueng’s research addresses what a microaggression is, why committing one is morally problematic and how victims should respond to a microaggression. 

This post is part of a series focused on highlighting outstanding defense videos from the graduating class of fall 2022. Each post features a brief interview with the student about their experience in the MA program and includes their research defense video.

This post is part of a series focused on highlighting outstanding defense videos from the graduating class of fall 2022. Each post features a brief interview with the student about their experience in the MA program and includes their research defense video.

History alumnus and Dean’s Medal recipient Joshua Robinaugh moves into the medical field

Joshua Robinaugh was awarded the Dean’s Medal from the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies when he graduated the spring semester of 2021. While at SHPRS, he was a part of multiple honors societies and had participated in an undergraduate research experience with associate professor of history Hannah Barker. 

Humanities students have a leg up when it comes to law school

As a college student, you are in the thick of figuring out what you want for yourself in the future. You are looking to develop skills and a resume that can get you that dream job.

Written By Alex Fierro

A 1947 Postcard showing the entrance to Good Samaritan Hospital Published September 9, 2022 History Public History Faculty Erin Craft, Mark Tebeau Students Alex Fierro Partners Arizona Historical Society

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Blog post by Monica Boyd, PhD, Humanities Lab

During the nineteenth century, an increasing number of cases were reported in Britain in which the murdered victim was decapitated and dismembered. I’ve identified nineteen through searching through multiple historical newspaper databases. Of those nineteen, sixteen were women or young girls, ranging in age from 7 to 55.

Blog post by Jason Inskeep

During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a constant stream of information barraged humans with alarming news, death statistics, and polarizing political stances. A wide variety of social media, forums, and video conferencing programs provided people an outlet.

Blog post and podcast by Steven Seide

Making this podcast was certainly a learning experience. It was a true struggle from tip to tail. There were two significant specific results from the process. I learned a lot about a topic that I felt as though I should have been taught at some point in my early education.