Innovation is driving excellence in A&S. Two faculty members recently received CAREER awards—the National Science Foundation's highest recognition for early-career academic professionals.
College of Arts and Sciences
For People and Planet
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What's new in A&S?
Innovative Learning
Medical Training, On Campus
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has opened up a medical simulation lab designed to immerse students in realistic hospital scenarios to build the clinical skills they’ll need to thrive in professional healthcare settings.
Research
Secrets Beneath Greenland’s Ice
As global temperatures rise, understanding sea-level projections is critical for informed policy decisions. A&S Earth scientists are exploring how meltwater beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet affects ice dynamics and contributes to changes in global sea levels.
Awards and Honors
Awad Novel Shortlisted for Giller Prize
We Love You, Bunny, the newest novel from creative writing professor Mona Awad, is shortlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize, recognizing the best in Canadian fiction.