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Elevating humanity

In the College of Liberal Arts, our accomplished faculty in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities foster critical thinking, effective communication, and analytical prowess focus on solving intricate problems, grasping ethics, and embracing adaptability. Experience the essence of elevating humanity.

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Taking Humanities courses globally

The ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, in partnership with Extended Studies, is proud to offer its inaugural humanities study abroad course. The upcoming session in 2026 blends online learning with an immersive study-abroad experience in Rome, Italy where walking tours, museum visits and group discussions allow students to connect course readings to real-world sites and histories.

Upcoming global sessions
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ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ the College of Liberal Arts

The College of Liberal Arts houses 25 units, each preparing students to become critically literate, global citizens who pursue professional work in the arts, humanities, social sciences and beyond.

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Departments and programs

The College of Liberal Arts is home to 14 departments and two programs each filled with an active community of scholars and educators specializing in fields ranging from art history to linguistics, criminal justice to philosophy.

Departments and programs
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Centers and schools

The College of Liberal Arts houses three centers and two schools dedicated to advancing scholarship and building communities across a variety of critical areas, such as global studies, social justice and public research.

Centers and Schools
 
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Sharing with our community

The College is dedicated to sharing history, culture and creativity with more than just our University campus through cutting-edge museum exhibits, public talk series, musical performances featuring world-class artists, and more.

Community Engagement

Black Rock Press

Black Rock Press publishes a range of literary, visual and experimental materials that address the evolving nature of the book.

The Lilley Museum of Art

The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art provides a range of inclusive programming, world-class exhibitions, community events and learning opportunities.

Performing Arts Series

The Performing Arts Series was created from the community’s request for local performances and outreach activities by national and international touring artists.

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College news

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How do new employees learn workplace norms and organizational culture?

Assistant Professor Madeline Pringle discusses how people become part of new workplace environments and suggests ways to maintain individuality

In the Sri Lankan grasslands, ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ undergraduate student researcher Avery Nicholas (middle), interviews a Sri Lankan worker (left), with translation assistance from a staff member with the Sri Lanka Wildlife Conservation Society (right).

Searching for understanding through elephants

Undergraduate researcher, Avery Nicholas, evaluates how anthropology and ecology work together to provide solutions for Human-Elephant Conflict

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Center for Constitutional Law a ‘focal point’ for support of teacher education, civic engagement

At a time when civic literacy and constitutional understanding are needed, new center positions the University as leader in shaping thoughtful dialogue

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