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At the College of Arts and Science, we take a unique approach—informed by the art and inspired by the science—to understanding how the world works and what makes us human. This is the College of Arts and Science. Where anything is possible.

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Vivek Kumar, BA'24

Vivek said his MHS major and business minor are perfect for preparing him for a future in health care management. “I feel like the interdisciplinary nature of the MHS classes on a daily basis—coupled with my business minor—are just so practical to the work I want to do down the road. I couldn’t think of a better combination.”

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Patrick Greiner

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Greiner investigates how public policy has created social inequality in the past, increasing environmental risk to marginalized communities and affecting the health and quality of life for many.

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Avery Carpenter Forrey, BA'11

“Vanderbilt was the first place where I felt like I could make a career out of writing,” Avery said. Creative writing classes during her Avery's time at Vanderbilt were particularly influential. “Those classes gave me a toolbox and desire for writing fiction.”

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First-gen college student prepares for grad school future focused on evolutionary biology research 

First-gen college student prepares for grad school future focused on evolutionary biology research

Hananeel Morinville, BA’25, selected for highly competitive leadership program 

Hananeel Morinville, BA’25, selected for highly competitive leadership program

New center launches, leading the conversation on the American presidency 

New center launches, leading the conversation on the American presidency

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