College of Arts + Sciences: Indiana University

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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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New IU study finds maintaining diversity of tree species crucial to sustaining eastern U.S. forests, while mitigating climate change

A new study has found that forests in the eastern United States are becoming more vulnerable to drought due to a combination of climate change and human land-use practices such as logging and fire suppression, which may have major implications for forest management in Indiana, the region, and beyond.

College of Arts and Sciences welcomes outstanding cadre of new tenure-track faculty

The College of Arts and Sciences welcomes outstanding cadre of new tenure-track faculty in and across dozens of disciplines and academic departments within the College who will contribute significantly to IU Bloomington’s intellectual vitality, while providing depth and breadth to the campus’ teaching mission and research enterprise. This cohort of faculty either start this fall semester, or joined the College last spring.

IU professor awarded prestigious EU-sponsored European Security Studies appointment

Justyna Zając, a Professor of Practice in European Security Studies jointly appointed within the College’s Political Science department and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS), has been awarded a European Union Jean Monnet Chair (JMC) in European Security Studies for 2024 through 2027.

IU philosopher professor “stunned” and “delighted” by popular reception of her book, On Gaslighting

On Gaslighting has earned favorable reviews from the New York Times, who called it “helpful and enlightening,” the New Yorker, National Public Radio, numerous other media, as well as quick translations into three special editions. Abramson, the Mahlon Powell Associate Professor of Philosophy, was surprised by the wide interest in her book, because she'd “spent much of my academic career writing about eighteenth century Scottish philosopher David Hume.”

Irsay Institute fights mental illness stigma through research, local and national partnerships

Mental illnesses are one of the most prevalent health care issues in the United States. One in 5 U.S. adults is living with one. For youths, more than 1 in 6 will have experienced a mental illness. Stigma can often hold them back from finding the help they need. Indiana University’s Irsay Institute is tackling stigma head on.

IU researcher building statistical models to identify Alzheimer’s risk

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a debilitating condition affecting memory, thinking and behavior. While there is no cure, treatment options are available that could alter its progression, so identifying at-risk patients as early as possible is vital to improving their quality of life.

A hub for curiosity + diverse thought

The College of Arts and Sciences values diversity, equity, and inclusion 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 globally diverse, complex, and interconnected world.