Instructor: FRED ESPLIN

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FRED ESPLIN

A native Utahn, Fred Esplin grew up in Cedar City. His family still runs a cattle ranch on the North Fork of the Virgin River. He graduated from Southern Utah University, received his Master's degree from the University of Utah, and taught communication courses at both the U and Penn State. His education includes graduate study at American University and a White House internship. Fred spent most of his career in public broadcasting, including positions with the Public Broadcasting Service, the Pennsylvania Public Television Network, WITF-TV-FM in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and KUED in Salt Lake City. Until his retirement, Fred was Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the University of Utah from 2006 to 2019.

FRED ESPLIN is currently teaching:

Class Title Semester Date(s) Program
The Settlement of Utah: Conflict, Accommodation, and the Struggle for Statehood, 1847-1896 Spring 1/27/25 - 3/10/25 Osher Lifelong Learning

FRED ESPLIN has previously taught:

  • China in Transition: Revolution, Modernization, and Militarization - 1949-2023
  • Building the City of God