Preferred Name: Brendan Hatch Pronouns: he/they Program(s): Gender Studies (major), Psychology (major), Sociology (minor) (alum, BS ’23) Current career: Academic Advisor, University of Utah “I originally took GNDR 3900, Intro Feminist Theories, as a psychology allied course. Ella Myers was my instructor for the course and because of her instruction and the material, I was […]
Read MorePreferred Name: Eliana Massey Pronouns: she/her Program/Major: Museum Studies (major), Philosophy of Science (major), Pacific Islands Studies certificate, Community Engagement certificate (alum, BS ’25) “I decided to pursue the Pacific Island studies certificate after working as a research assistant for Dr. Maile Arvin. As a multiracial Native Hawaiian student who grew up in Texas, I […]
Read MorePreferred Name: Nes Chavez Pronouns: he/him Program/Major: graduate from the College of Nursing (alum, BS ‘21) and Ethnic Studies (alum, BS ‘24). Current Career: nurse, University of Utah Medical Intensive Care Unit “As a first-generation American, my journey has been shaped by unique experiences that instilled in me a passion for personal growth and advocacy. […]
Read MorePreferred Name: Annabelle Rockne Pronouns: she/her Program/Major: Biology (major), Disability Studies (minor), (alum, HBS ’25) “I initially heard about the disability studies program from a presentation given in a training when I was an orientation leader. I thought the program sounded incredibly interesting and it was a program that seemed to align well with my […]
Read MorePreferred Name: ‘Alisi Fihaki Pronouns: she/her Program/Major: Psychology (major), Pacific Islands Studies certificate “I took the Histories of the Pacific and the Pacific Islander American Experiences courses in Fall 2023 out of curiosity. As a Pacific Islander, seeing courses that reflected my identity was a welcoming surprise and sparked a desire to learn more. The classes and […]
Read MoreFor much of his life, Andy Murphy (Honors BS ‘08, Gender Studies & Economics) has enjoyed crafting a persuasive argument. As a high schooler, he was a member of the school debate team and enjoyed the challenge of researching and then building a compelling case to support or oppose a position. It was captivating enough […]
Read MoreWhat are you up to now? Since graduating in 2022 with a BS in sociology and a minor in ethnic studies, I continue to work in an administrative capacity for Transform. The part of my job I am most passionate about is working with Transform students. How has your degree from the School for Cultural […]
Read MoreRecently, we caught up with ’22 ethnic studies alumna Sanila Math. Here’s a bit of our conversation: What are you up to now? I am in the midst of my third year of medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine! How has your degree from the School for Cultural and Social Transformation […]
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