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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Florida

About the program

The HES program enables undergraduate students from all majors to participate in the humanities across campus and in different communities. Through humanities coursework and hands-on involvement in the planning and execution of events at UF, in Gainesville, and beyond, students explore how the humanities take shape in public life. Students who complete the program are recognized with special graduation cords and a certificate of recognition.

What our scholars are saying…

Learn more about what it means to be a part of HES from some of our past graduates.

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Jeffrey Hayden, 2021 Humanities Engagement Scholar
“I became a Humanities Engagement Scholar because I wanted to connect with the humanities outside the classroom and see how they can create lasting impacts on our lives.”
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Lisa Kurian, 2021 Humanities Engagement Scholar
“Begin a part of the program has allowed me to meet new people, hear new ideas, and have great conversations about some of the most pressing and controversial topics of our time”
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Ava Diercksen, 2021 Humanities Engagement Scholar
“From schools to the world, language is the road map that drives cultures; it creates global awareness… In my view, the humanities represent where people have been and where they are going.”

Application & Requirements

Applications for HES are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants must submit a 150-200 word proposal statement. Topics for the statement should address why you are interested in becoming a Humanities Engagement Scholar and answer the following questions – What are the humanities?, Why do they matter in the world and to you?, and What is your personal interest in engaging with the humanities?

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