Megan Randall, career coach in the Career and Professional Development Center, discusses how her office helps students better understand what they want to do professionally and what steps they need to take to get there.

The writing center at the U is committed to teaching students how to become more confident writers by providing individual consultations with peer tutors. Annie McMurtrey, director of the center, discusses how she and the tutors help students from all disciplines improve their writing skills on any document such as synthesis papers, essays, applications and even parking ticket appeals.

The U is constantly developing cutting-edge research in all areas across campus from finding a cure to cancer to understanding the complexities of the society we live in. Kalli Glauser, a student leader from the Office of Undergraduate Research, provides advice about how undergraduate students can get involved in research opportunities.

Sam Smith, a Humanities House resident minoring in Brazilian Studies and majoring in applied mathematics, openly discusses the value of his humanities education, the roadblocks he’s encountered during his time at the U and his goals for the future.

Ned Khatrichettri, internship coordinator for the College of Humanities, discusses the importance of internship experiences, types of internships and how to find the right one.

The Environmental Humanities Graduate Program trains the next generation of environmental leaders and thinkers. Jeffrey McCarthy, director of the program, discusses the curriculum, student research and career opportunities for graduates.

As Utah’s Poet Laureate, Paisley Rekdal, professor of English, travels around the state to visit schools and libraries to advocate for literature and the arts. She is also creating a website that maps all of the poets and writers who live and have lived in Utah. In this podcast, Rekdal, an award-winning writer, talks about her role as Utah’s Poet Laureate, her work and her current projects.

The programs and activities of the Confucius Institute aim to expand knowledge and understanding of China and its multi-faceted importance for the state of Utah. Fusheng Wu, director of the institute, discusses the cultural events and language learning opportunities available to the campus and community.

As one of the most popular undergraduate programs at the U, International Studies uses wide-ranging resources to prepare students to live and work in the global world. Director of the program and assistant professor of history Hugh Cagle, talks about the flexibility of the major and how students can design their own curriculum based on their unique goals and interests.

El Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos es un Centro Nacional de Recursos del Título VI que sirve como un eje para actividades relacionadas con América Latina en la Universidad de Utah abarcando docencia, investigación y alcance comunitario. El profesor asociado en ciencia política y director del centro Claudio Holzner explica cómo el centro interdisciplinario apoya a estudiantes, profesores y al público en general.