Honoring Excellence in Research & Mentorship: Celebrating Rosa Pimentel & Dr. Andrea Baldwin

The School for Cultural & Social Transformation is proud to honor Rosa Pimentel, a senior graduating with dual majors in ethnic studies and gender studies, and Andrea Baldwin, associate professor of ethnic and gender studies, for their outstanding contributions to research and mentorship through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Their work exemplifies the power […]

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Undergraduate Research | Fall 2024 – Spring 2025

Fall 2024 Research Symposium Presenter: Mar Smith Mentor: Kim Hackford-Peer Presentation: Forging Representation in the Wake of Censorship: A “Trans” Analysis of Spider-Man’s Canon Summary: The argument that Spider-Man’s story can be read as a transgender narrative is built on a strong foundation of allegory, body horror, comic history, and censorship. In a time where […]

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William Smith Named AERA Exemplary Scholar

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the selection of 29 exemplary scholars as 2025 AERA Fellows, including Professor William A. Smith. Dr. Smith is also Chief Executive Administrator of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Distinguished Professor of Education, Culture, & Society, and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry.

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Ed Muñoz Recognized with the 2024 Legacy Leader Award

The Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs recently recognized Dr. Muñoz as the recipient of the 2024 Legacy Leader Award for his groundbreaking work in preserving and celebrating Latino history and culture in the Intermountain West. This esteemed award acknowledges his tireless efforts in creating spaces of connection and empowerment for Latino communities, particularly through his […]

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Annie Fukushima Honored at SafeHouse Anniversary Celebration

Annie Fukushima, associate dean of undergraduate studies, director of the office of undergraduate research, and associate professor ethnic studies at the University of Utah, was recently the guest of honor at the San Francisco SafeHouse 25-year anniversary celebration. SafeHouse provides a safe space for women who have experienced housing instability or sexual exploitation in the […]

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