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Exceptional Distinction in the Humanities

May 19, 2020
Congratulations to Jackson Willis, HUMS ’20, who is one of only two seniors to graduate this year with Exceptional Distinction in his major. The award is based on high...

Graduation Message to our Seniors!

May 18, 2020
Dear Graduating Seniors of the Humanities Program,

Professor Martin Hagglund's This Life wins prestigious René Wellek Prize

March 25, 2020
Martin Hagglund’s recent book, This Life, has won the René Wellek Prize, the most prestigious award for literary studies. Past winners include Umberto Eco and Edward Said....
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