At the intersection.
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:
Find Your Community.
We foster exploration, growth, and resilience through diverse learning and experiential opportunities. Tell us what you're curious about, and we'll help you make your mark:
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Expand Your World.
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:
Take a Closer Look.
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:
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A Transformative Decade: Convergence, Creativity, Community
We are finding new ways to tell our story and create a lasting impact on the world. Welcome to the decade of Arts & Sciences.
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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.
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.the ampersand
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The PAD Podcast Episode 4: Tijuana Ricks
On this episode of the PAD podcast, Rob chats with actor/director/writer/producer Tijuana Ricks about her fantastic and varied career post-graduation.
Tropical bounty: How forests can turn into chemical factories
A team led by researchers at WashU and the Missouri Botanical Garden uncovered the ecological forces that drive remarkable chemical diversity of trees in the Andes Mountains.
Psychological & Brain Sciences named top 10 graduate program by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has named WashU’s Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences one of the top 10 psychology graduate programs in the nation — a significant milestone for the department and Arts & Sciences.