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College of Arts and Sciences

About Us

The College of Arts and Sciences is a leader in future-facing liberal arts education and transformative research. We unite tradition with innovation as we foster student success across the academic journey and enrich our communities through research and creative activity.

About the College of Arts and Sciences

The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to enhance the scientific, ethical and cultural foundation of society through education, research, creative activity and community engagement, thereby improving our individual and collective quality of life. Our faculty, staff and students discover and share knowledge; create and analyze art; and engage and enrich our local and global communities.

Departments and Programs

The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest on campus, with over two dozen departments. Whatever your passion, we have it here. Learn more about our departments and programs in the arts, humanities and sciences.

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Leadership and Staff

College leadership innovates to deliver excellence in student success, research and creative activity, and college operations.

Meet the leadership team

College Faculty News

Williamson and Lunstrum appear on Idaho Matters podcast
Arispe named new School for the Digital Future Launch Director
Exploring relationships between plants, soils and carbon cycle: Meet Marie-Anne de Graaff
Galla discusses grouse and gyrfalcon research on Idaho Matters

Additional Information

Strategic plan

Read our strategic plan

Research and learning centers

Learn more about our research and learning centers

Schools in COAS

Explore the schools in the College of Arts and Sciences
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