College of Arts and Sciences
Think freely. Act ethically. Live decisively.
The global A&S | Maxwell family of students, faculty and alumni are natural leaders. Proudly intellectual yet warmly empathetic, they are successful in fields from creative writing to medicine to art history to policy. We invite you to be part of a community that is supportive, flexible and fearless.
Current A&S News
A&S chemist develops a potential drug to treat diabetes without harsh side effects.
Ph.D. candidate in the religion department is awarded a prestigious fellowship to analyze contemporary Buddhism in Southeast Asia.
Physicist receives NSF grant to study the universe using gravitational waves.
Browse through our spring digital magazine for positive news and inspiring advances at A&S.
Own your path forward.
A&S | Maxwell students have diverse social and academic interests. The one thing they have in common? A drive to stand out and make a difference—big or small—in their part of the world. If that sounds like you, then come join us!
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Need a little guidance on classes, immersions, majors or careers? Academic and Career Advising is here to help. Our advisors collaboratively guide and empower students within an inclusive environment to realize their potential and discover their purpose.
A&S By The Numbers
50+ majors
in the natural sciences, mathematics, humanities, and social sciences
360
outstanding faculty members
R1
designation recognizing "very high research activity"
149
years of making the world healthier, hopeful, and more human
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