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:
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:
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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&S Innovates Research Pitch Competition 2025
See what happens when A&S faculty members are given just 3 minutes to present their bold and creative inquiries into a range of topics, including smart textiles and ChatGPT.
We are Arts & Sciences
The world we live in is full of complex realities that defy simplistic thinking. What does it take to understand fully and respond thoughtfully to this complexity?
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.
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.
Staging anthropology: AJ Jones turns fieldwork into live performance
By co-writing plays with a collaborator who has Turner syndrome, Jones is redefining what her research looks like — and who it serves.
What’s it like to study Public Health at WashU?
An in-depth look at the new ‘Foundations in Public Health’ course