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 physicist awarded prestigious Ramsey Prize for research framework testing the fundamental laws of the universe

Alan Kostelecky, Distinguished Professor of Physics, has been awarded the 2025 Norman F. Ramsey Prize by the American Physical Society. This prestigious award recognizes Professor Kostelecky’s groundbreaking work in developing a framework that helps scientists test and push the boundaries of the Standard Model.

IU researchers propose European-style food certification to boost Indiana’s rural economies

A recent study by researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington and the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Indianapolis highlights the potential benefits of a European-style certification for local foods, known as a “Geographical Indication” (GI), to boost the Hoosier state’s rural economies.

At IU, exploring the challenges of AI in language translation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of nearly every industry and transforming the way we live, work, and connect, and the world of translation is no exception. For Russell Scott Valentino, Professor and Chair of the Department of Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures within the College, AI presents both intriguing possibilities and formidable challenges when it comes to literary translation.

IU physicist uncovers breakthrough behavior in quantum superconductors

A new study, coauthored by by Professor of Physics Babak Seradjeh, has uncovered important behavior in the flow of electric current through quantum superconductors, potentially advancing the development of future technologies like quantum computing.

College internship funding lands Merchandising student job with J.Crew HQ

This past summer, Mollie Habig (‘25), a Merchandising Major with a Minor in Media and Creative Advertising and Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship, interned at J.Crew HQ in New York City.

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IU Arabic debate team ranks first in nation

The Hamilton Lugar School’s Arabic Debate Team secured a first-place finish in the native speakers’ division of the 5th annual U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship held Sept. 27-29 at New York University (NYU). The championship is one of QatarDebate’s outreach programs, designed to spread the Arabic language and a culture of open dialogue around the world.

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.