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.

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MQC welcomes five new member universities

IU has joined the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC), strengthening the MQC’s mission to foster deep regional connections and accelerate collaborations in quantum science and technology. This year's Entanglement conference convened MQC university researchers and administrators, leading quantum industry members, and government researchers and agencies.

IU physicists begin installing upgrades to world’s largest particle collider

Physicists at IU are part of a global scientific collaboration preparing to install new components at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest particle accelerator, to help researchers better understand the makeup of the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

College faculty recognitions 2026: Outstanding Junior Faculty and Provost Professors

Each year, the Office of the Provost and Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs at IU honor outstanding faculty across the University with the titles of Outstanding Junior Faculty and Provost Professor. These honors are intended to assist promising faculty in different stages of their careers, pre- and post-tenure, and fund their research, creative, or artistic endeavors.

IU scholars to co-lead $6M NEH grant on project confronting antisemitism worldwide

IU's Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., have been awarded a $6 million grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to co-lead a three-year initiative examining antisemitism’s historical roots and its resurgence globally.

Vedanti Thorat ’26 on her pathway to a business career with purpose

Vedanti Thorat ’26 grew up in India watching her parents run their own business while helping those around them, which fueled her own passion for pursuing a business career. Thorat chose the College to prepare her for her career, while taking advantage of several professional internships at top firms during her time at IU.

Chen Zhu named Co-Editor-in-Chief of geochemistry field’s flagship journal

Professor Chen Zhu, a globally renowned geochemist, mineralogist and hydrogeologist, has been named Co-Editor-in-Chief of Applied Geochemistry. Zhu is a globally renowned geochemist, mineralogist and hydrogeologist. His research covers how minerals and water interact, the chemistry behind natural processes, critical minerals and water supplies, and methods for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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.