George Handley

George Handley is a Professor of Comparative Arts and Letters at Brigham Young University (BYU) and serves as Associate Director of the BYU Faculty Center. He holds leadership positions including Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and former Provo City Council member (2018–2021). His academic background includes a BA from Stanford University and MA/PhD in Comparative Literature from UC-Berkeley.

Dr. Handley's research focuses on intersections between religion, literature, and environmental studies. Notable works include the memoir Home Waters, novel American Fork, and essay collections exploring spiritual truth and community engagement. He actively contributes to public discourse through podcasts like the Maxwell Institute and LDS Perspectives, addressing topics like climate ethics and civic responsibility.

Professional service includes Board membership with The Nature Conservancy of Utah and participation in U.N. Civil Society panels on environmental policy. His pedagogical philosophy emphasizes balanced critical judgment, compassion, and charity in both intellectual and spiritual pursuits.