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We apply critical and creative thinking beyond the task at hand, testing new approaches to challenges facing our world. Tell us what you’re curious about, and we’ll help you make your mark:
From Biology: New research investigates evolutionary response in different lizard groups to hurricanes.
Expand your world.
ARTS & SCIENCES brings together people who value discovery, engagement, and action. Tell us what you're curious about, and we'll help you make your mark:
From Anthropology: Shanti Parikh, associate professor of anthropology, leads a class on the AIDS epidemic on the first day of the fall 2020 semester.
Find your community.
ARTS & SCIENCES brings together people who value discovery, engagement, and action. Tell us what you're curious about, and we'll help you make your mark:
From Campus: Students playing frisbee on campus.
Express yourself.
We’re motivated by a desire to discover solutions to big problems. Tell us what you’re curious about, and we’ll help you make your mark:
From Performing Arts: Under the artistic direction of Professor Cecil Slaughter, the WUDance Collective performs on campus and throughout the community.
Our programs live: at the intersection of it all
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See You Soon, Arts & Sciences!
We're excited to welcome our students back for the fall 2020 semester. Although the coming months will look and feel a bit different than usual, our faculty are ready for the challenge of finding new ways to adapt, connect, and create the WashU experience -- virtually and in person. We can’t wait to see you!
Student Spotlight: Community Engagement
Three recent Arts & Sciences graduates share their experiences with community-engaged courses at Washington University. The courses took students outside of the classroom to work directly on local environmental advocacy, women's health issues, and more.
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We know that breakthroughs—scientific or creative, academic or personal—happen when ideas collide. At the intersection of it all is the College of Arts & Sciences—a school with no limits on what you can study, learn, and achieve.
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Stories Of Incredible People, Research, Learning, and Leadership Happening In Arts & Sciences
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Mud cores, rain gauges, and the hunt for climate data
Bronwen Konecky travels to tropical regions around the world gathering evidence of the geologic past. Using data from rain samples and sediment deep at the bottom of lakes, she is piecing together a story about Earth's climatic history – and what it can tell us about our planet's future.
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Thanks, Student Health Ambassadors!
More than 100 Arts & Sciences undergrads have agreed to work with fellow students to help ensure universal masking and physical distancing are happening across campus. You can spot them in their yellow shirts, and they can also help if you need extra supplies like face masks and hand sanitizer. Thanks for agreeing to help keep our community safe!
Newly named Moog Scholar combines love of medicine and music
In recognition of excellence across multiple fields, rising junior Prathamesh Chati has been named the 2020 Florence Moog Scholar.