Brilynn’s research topics include girlhood studies, Barbie and Barbie media, feminist research methods, fan culture, writing studies, and writing program/writing center administration, usability and social justice in technical communication ..read more

Did you know that the department of humanities has several social media accounts that you can connect with? In addition to our Facebook and Instagram pages, we have recently started a group on LinkedIn! Use the links below to find and follow us on platforms across the web ..read more

on Spotify! If you’d like to read more about the CinOptic enterprise team and the work that they’ve done, check out their . The team, which develops film and multimedia projects for a range of clients, developed a video discussing their work on two recent projects, one for the National Park Service, and the See below to watch the video in full, and don’t forget to checkout the ..read more

Dr. Guenther is Queen’s National Scholar in Political Philosophy and Critical Prison Studies at Queen’s University in Canada, and has worked and written extensively in the field of prison studies. We thank her so much for joining us and sharing her work ..read more

Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned alum, we invite you to join us for this special Alumni Student event in Dresden. It’s a chance to reconnect with your MTU family, rediscover the beauty of Germany, and create memories that will last a lifetime. RSVP today and get ready for an evening you won’t soon forget! , Associate Teaching Professor at MTU. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of reconnecting, reminiscing, and exploring the vibrant city of Dresden. It’s our first Humanities alumni social in Germany ..read more

Congratulations and excellent work to all of our amazing humanities scholars! from the department in recognition of their achievements ..read more

Victor is interested in examining the environmental impact of traditional practices of preparation and disposition of remains and comparing those impacts with “green” or “natural” burial practices. In this initial stage of research, Victor will utilize ethnographic research methodology to reveal attitudes and compare social and cultural practices and beliefs surrounding end-of-life , Associate Teaching Professor in Humanities, is the faculty mentor for this research. Victor Wiesen is a first year ME student ..read more

Alumni are invited to join the students for an evening on their study abroad, including a leisurely stroll through the Zwinger grounds, where students and alumni will have an opportunity to get to know each other, dinner at the Sophienkeller, and a walk past the porcelain Fürstenzug to Neumarkt, where we will cap of the evening  with a concert in the Frauenkirche. .  Event details and RSVP can be found on the alumni event page  Dresden, Germany Alumni Student event, organized by Stephanie Rowe (’95), Associate Teaching Professor, MTU ..read more

Brilynn Janckila has been awarded the , which recognizes excellence among graduate students in the year of their graduation. Students may be nominated for the award who display outstanding qualities in areas such as research, teaching, leadership, dissertation quality, and departmental involvement, to name a few. Brilynn is scheduled to complete her PhD in Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture this year. Congratulations and good luck, Brilynn! too learn more about Basanti’s research and the topic of her dissertation. Congratulations and good luck, Basanti ..read more

 is happy to host a celebration of our  , especially those graduating this Spring and Summer 2024 with a minor in  Mingle with us, play games, sing karaoke songs in the four languages, meet people and have fun! Taste a snippet of our foods ..read more