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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“Office Hours”: On Religious Studies, empowering students, and KPop Demon Hunters
When she isn't tending to her small orchard, Candy Gunther Brown, professor of Religious Studies, is researching and writing about American evangelicalism, particularly belief in and practices of divine healing and the exorcism of or deliverance from evil spirits.
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IU senior Afia Zeeshan maps out her pathway to pre-med/pre-health
For Afia Zeeshan ’26, the path to medicine in the College has combined rigorous academics, hands-on research, and global experiences to build a well-rounded foundation for her future in healthcare.
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New IU study reveals Neanderthal brains were more like ours than previously thought
For more than a century, some scientists have looked at Neanderthal skulls and drawn a conclusion that seemed obvious, that a differently shaped brain from modern humans must have meant Neanderthals had a less capable mind. However, a new IU study calls that conclusion into question.
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IU criminal justice expert’s research offers best-practices, guidance for police responses to homelessness
Groundbreaking research by Natalie Hipple, Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College, has led to the first comprehensive typology of how American police departments respond to the problem of homelessness.
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“Office Hours”: Richard Henne-Ochoa trains next gen researchers on Indigenous sovereignty
Richard Henne-Ochoa, a College faculty member and director of the Institute for Indigenous Knowledge (IIK) is a linguistic anthropologist specializing in Indigenous language documentation and revitalization.
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Two IU College of Arts and Sciences faculty named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows
David Polly, Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Chair of the department, and Christoph Irmscher, Distinguished Professor of English and the George F. Getz Jr. and Class of 1942 Professor in the Wells Scholars Program, join one of the most celebrated cohorts in American intellectual life.
Read more about our Guggenheim FellowsA 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.
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