Preparing Creative, Critical Thinkers for Meaningful Lives
The College of Arts & Letters prepares students to apply knowledge, think critically, and contribute meaningfully to their professions and communities. Through the study of the arts, humanities, and communication, students develop creativity, cultural understanding, ethical reasoning, and the ability to express ideas with clarity and purpose.
The College plays a central role in cultivating informed, engaged citizens and enriching the cultural and civic life of our region.
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Under the leadership of Dean Gladys Francis, the College of Arts & Letters is entering a bold new era — one grounded in equity, creativity, and the power of the humanities to transform lives and communities. By centering listening, belonging, and experiential learning, the college is expanding partnerships, elevating student success, and preparing graduates to lead with cultural intelligence in a rapidly changing world. Your support of the Dean’s College Support Fund fuels this vision, opening doors to innovative programs, global engagement, and opportunities that ensure Arts & Letters continues to shape ideas — and leaders — that move the world.
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Art | Communication Studies | Design | English | History | Humanities & Religious Studies | School of Music | Philosophy | Theatre & Dance | World Languages & Literatures
Across the College of Arts & Letters, students engage in creative practice, critical inquiry, and cultural exploration across disciplines. Support for departmental priorities enhances curriculum, performances, exhibitions, research, and experiential learning opportunities that build communication skills, creativity, and ethical leadership — competencies that matter in every profession.
Your support sustains a college that prepares students to lead with insight, empathy, and purpose. Through your generosity, the College of Arts & Letters continues to graduate individuals who contribute thoughtfully to their fields and to the communities they serve.
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