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College of Arts and Sciences

Cutting-edge research. Collaborative solutions. Real-world change.

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Degree Programs and Certificates

Discover how A&S fuels bold research and creative solutions to today’s most urgent global challenges. Explore how to get involved in work spanning climate, health, culture and technology.

Dual Enrollment Programs 4+1 Programs
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Top-Tier Academics

A&S is home to a wide range of departments whose faculty and students advance discovery, foster creativity and contribute to meaningful real‑world impact.

Signature Subject Areas Undergraduate Research
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Student Success

Award-Winning Advising

From your first steps on campus to your walk across the Commencement stage, the advising office will help you grow, discover your purpose and reach your full potential.

The CareerReady Program International Student Success
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At A&S, you'll build the career-ready skills, creative thinking and ethical grounding to take on the world's greatest challenges. And you'll be ready to help solve them.

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The Numbers

300 +

outstanding faculty members

R1

designation recognizing "very high research activity"

300 +

outstanding faculty members

R1

designation recognizing "very high research activity"

What's new in A&S?

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The Evolution of Ethics

A pioneering figure in bioethics, Samuel Gorovitz helped bring philosophy into hospitals, courtrooms and public policy. As he retires, he reflects on a career that shaped conversations about life, medicine and moral responsibility.

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Finding Purpose in Writing

Student editors in A&S are gaining a career edge by turning their passion for writing into hands‑on experience. Through their involvement in campus publications, they’re preparing for jobs in writing, publishing, media and advocacy.

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Looking to the Past to Plan Ahead

Thonis Family Professor Tripti Bhattacharya helped shape a national report urging a rethink of how the United States prepares for natural disasters. As a coauthor, she helped bring deep-time climate evidence into a national conversation about anticipating future extremes.

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