About Us

About Us

Discover the alchemy of ANDing.

The College of Arts and Sciences is Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's largest and most academically diverse college.Ìý

Faculty, staff and studentsÌýconductÌýinternationally recognized research, scholarship, creative work and education in more than 60 fields across three divisions: Arts and Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. Our work generates new knowledge, addressing some of the world’s most urgent and crucial problems. A&S is a place that leans into your widest interests and gives you the tools, mentors and the space to discover.

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"I love finally being in a context where all of those elements of my identity get to just vibe together and create this super cool frequency."

— Sammy Ramsey, Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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"To be sure, the students all come with their own unique AND already, and we just have to work together to explore the possibilities of ANDing."

— Barbara Demmig-Adams, Professor of Distinction, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

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The many facets of A&S

The College of Arts and Sciences isn't made up of a singular story. It's a narrative written by more than 40 departments, programs and centers, held together by a shared way of thinking.

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What We Stand On

Our curriculum, research, creative work and initiatives are spurred by a deeply held belief in the positive potential of innovation, self-expression and new knowledge. See the principles that guide how we teach, research and show up for students.

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Students practice inserting an IV on a prosthetic.

A Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØboulder researcher builds a vole colony

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What we mean by ANDing

ANDing is our name for the unbounded exploration of your interests, identities and experiences. It is a habit of mind driven by curiosity and synthesis.

See ANDing in Action →

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Where we stand, nationally and internationally

Our departments and graduate programs are highly ranked and internationally recognized. The numbers are one way to measure it.

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Research Assistants in the IMPACT lab work on the accelerator

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What we make and discover

From lab breakthroughs to gallery openings, our faculty and students study the world and add to it.

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How it all fits together

Forty-plus departments, programs and centers, three divisions, one college. See how A&S is organized and where your interest lands.

See Our Structure →

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Whether you are an alumni, prospective student, current student, faculty or staff, we'd love to hear from you!

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