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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IU Mathematics professor wins internationally renowned Frontiers of Science Award

Professor of Mathematics Dr. Nam Le is a recipient of the 2024 Frontiers of Science Award, given for best-in-world recent research contributions in mathematics, physics, and computer science. The award, sponsored by the International Congress for Basic Science (ICBS) in Beijing, China, honors outstanding research achievements of the last few years.

Irish lawyer working for EU on war crimes investigations in Ukraine to visit IU

Aonghus Kelly, a lawyer assisting Ukrainian authorities with investigating war crimes cases in that country, visited IU from Oct. 7 to 10 as a visiting fellow at the IU Institute for Advanced Study. An Irish lawyer and resident of Kyiv, Ukraine, Kelly was appointed by the Irish government in September 2022 to the European Union Advisory Mission to Ukraine and later worked as head of the International Crimes Prosecution Unit. He now serves as the head of the International Crimes Legal Unit.

In step forward for quantum computing, IU physicist uncovers breakthrough behavior in quantum superconductors

A new study has uncovered important behavior in the flow of electric current through quantum superconductors, potentially advancing the development of future technologies like quantum computing. The study is co-authored by Babak Seradjeh, Professor of Physics, with theoretical physicists Rekha Kumari and Arijit Kundu of the Indian institute of Technology Kanpur.

Professor Kay Choi awarded $2.3M NIH grant for virus research

Professor Kay Choi, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, has been awarded a $2.3 million National Institutes of Health grant to study flavivirus replication, how it can be stopped, and the implications for antiviral therapies.

IU Chemistry professor receives National Science Foundation’s Special Creativity Award

Srinivasan Iyengar, professor of Chemistry, is the recipient of a prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Special Creativity Award. It recognizes Professor Iyengar’s exceptional research in theoretical chemistry, particularly in quantum information sciences, as well as his community outreach efforts engaging high school students in complex scientific concepts like quantum computing.

IU Professor Daniela Puzzello selected for prestigious Economic Theory Fellowship

Daniela Puzzello, Professor of Economics within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, was recently named an Economic Theory Fellow by the Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), recognizing her contributions to economic theory, originality in research, and leadership within the field.

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.