Dr. Richard Utz

Biography

Richard Utz is an accomplished academic leader, currently serving as the Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and a Professor at the School of Literature, Media, and Communication at the Georgia Institute of Technology. With a Ph.D. in English and German Literary Studies from the University of Regensburg, his research primarily focuses on medievalism, medieval culture and literature, and the intersections of humanistic inquiry with science and technology. He has held various administrative positions, including interim dean and chair, where he has significantly enhanced external research funding, faculty productivity, and enrollment diversity in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Utz has played a pivotal role in launching new curricular initiatives, such as minors in Black Media Studies and Global Media Cultures, as well as promoting student success through various programs and renovations funded by the Mellon Foundation. Having published extensively, including monographs and edited collections, his work has gained international recognition. Utz is also known for his service to the academic community, having been the President of the International Society for the Study of Medievalism and contributing to multiple editorial boards in the field. He strives to bridge academic scholarship with broader audiences, advocating for the relevance of humanities in contemporary society.

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