#BeTheSolution
In the face of today’s grand challenges, interdisciplinary solutions are paramount. With shifting global economies, climate upheavals, and escalating health crises, the College of Social and Behavioral Science’s diverse departments, programs, and centers empower students to grasp the vital connection between disciplines in formulating effective human-centered solutions.
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2026 CSBS Convocation Ceremonies
As convocation ceremonies approach this spring, we invite you to explore our convocation webpage. The convocation webpage contains event details for your special day and shall be updated as convocation gets closer.
CSBS Graduate: Thursday, April 30, 2026, Kingsbury Hall
CSBS Undergraduate: Friday, May 1, 2026, Huntsman Center
General Commencement: Thursday, April 30, 2026, Huntsman Center
CSBS News & Awards
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PechaKucha: CSBS Lightning Talks
The College of Social and Behavioral Science hosted their annual PechaKucha event Wednesday, March 18 at the Hinckley Institute in Gardner Commons.
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Beyond the Halftime Show: Dr. Theresa Martinez on Bad Bunny
Theresa Martinez, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Utah, studies the intersections of race, gender, class, and culture, with a particular focus on political resistance and social messaging through music and popular culture.
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Neveah Parker
Nevaeh Parker, a third-year student majoring in political science with a minor in African American Studies and president of the University of Utah Black Student Union.
Undergraduate Majors & Minors
Graduate Programs
Events
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Mar 31
Tuesday
Graduation Extravaganza
Alumni House - Eccles (ALUMNI)
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Apr 01
Wednesday
Donuts with Dogs - Day of Kindness
Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
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Apr 02
Thursday
Colloquium - Peter Turchin, Ph.D., Complexity Science Hub, Vienna
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Apr 08
Wednesday
Good Grief: The 10 Steps
Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU)
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Apr 22
Wednesday
2026 CSBS Student Research Day
Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
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Apr 29
Wednesday
School of Public Affairs 2026 Graduation Celebration
Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC)
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Our students come here because they really want to change the world, and they're going to do exactly that. Thanks to your support, the college continues to produce graduates who truly are the solution to life's challenges.