Louisiana Tech University’s School of History and Social Sciences has officially changed its name to the School of Human Inquiry, a new title that better reflects the school’s purpose and mission.
“Within the context of broader realignments going on in the College of Liberal Arts, and the addition of our colleagues from Communication Studies, the school decided the time was right to reevaluate our purpose and our identity,” said Dr. John Worsencroft, director of the School of Human Inquiry. “Rather than picking a name that merely listed our disciplines, we chose the School of Human Inquiry because it captures the essence of what we do as scholars, as well as in the classroom. Although we each approach problems from our disciplinary perspectives, at root we are all striving to understand humanity in all of its fascinating complexity. The new name captures that spirit.”
The School of Human Inquiry brings together programs in history, political science, sociology, geography, geographic information science, and communication, preparing students to approach complex questions about society and culture with perspective and insight.
“School of Human Inquiry reflects the commitment of the faculty and students to explore the complexity of human experience — past, present, and future — through critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration,” said Karl Puljak, dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
The School of Human Inquiry continues to provide students with opportunities for research, collaboration, and engagement with questions at the heart of human life and society.
See more information about the School of Human Inquiry here.