College of Arts + Sciences: Indiana University

Make way for the leaders, creatives, and groundbreakers of tomorrow

We prepare students for an ever-changing future by providing a foundational liberal arts and sciences education that is more relevant than ever. Here, breakthroughs are fueled by unfiltered imaginations and unconventional ideas. Whether in the classroom or in the lab, on stage or in the field, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need for what’s new, next, and not-yet-imagined.

Undergraduate experience

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Graduate experience

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Research + Nonprofit internship advances Clinical Psych major’s goals as a “helping professional”

The new Clinical Psychological Science degree, in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, pursues the study of human health and well-being, with the goal of understanding, reducing, and preventing human suffering. Junior Vy Vu, a clinical psychology major (B.S. ’28) from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is pursuing a combination of research and internship experience as she navigates the choice between beginning her career after graduation or going on to graduate school.

IU physicist Matthew Shepherd named Fellow of the American Physical Society

Matthew Shepherd, Professor and Chair of the Physics department in the College, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), one of the highest honors in the field of physics. The Fellowship is awarded annually in recognition of exceptional contributions to physics research and the advancement of the discipline.

From rebuilding Kosovo to forecasting for CBS: College alumni honored

One helped rebuild Kosovo’s economy after the war. Another leads a Cummins business that generates more than $10 billion a year. A third rose to the rank of major general in the U.S. Army Reserve while building a career in corporate leadership. And the youngest brings the weather forecast to viewers across the country. On Thursday, Oct. 22, these graduates of the College were honored the College's 2026 Alumni Awards Celebration.

IU political scientist’s book examining democracy, conflict, and America’s founding wins national book award

Professor Eber-Schmid’s book, Founding Fanatics: Extremism and the Formation of American Democracy, won the Best Book Award from the American Political Thought section of the American Political Science Association, one of the discipline’s leading scholarly organizations.

Gabriella’s Study Abroad Experience at the Galápagos Islands

From snorkeling through the Galápagos to exploring forests and learning alongside local communities, Gabriella turned her biology studies into an unforgettable, hands-on experience. The junior biology major studied in Ecuador through the College’s ASPIRE Exchange Program, taking courses filled with field excursions and living with host families who made her feel at home.

College faculty awarded funding for biotech projects

Two faculty members in the College, Bogdan Dragnea, Provost Professor in the Department of Chemistry, and David Clemmer, Distinguished Professor and Robert and Marjorie Mann Chair of the Department of Chemistry, are the recipients of funding from the IU Applied Research Center (ARC) and IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences’ (LAB) National Security Biotech for Defense program.

A hub for curiosity + diverse thought

The College of Arts and Sciences values curiosity and diverse thought as core strengths and essential elements in the success of its educational mission. Our commitment is grounded in our aspiration to cultivate intellectual rigor and curiosity among our students and to prepare them to thrive in and contribute to a complex and interconnected world.