College of Arts and Science
Where anything is possible.
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.
Cross boundaries, and explore unexpected intersections to address the most pressing challenges of our time.
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Innovative courses
cross disciplines in unexpected ways
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Grand Challenge Initiative
applies cutting-edge research to societal challenges
- Dean's Faculty Fellows produce pathbreaking research
Meet the innovators, scholars, and explorers who are improving the world around them.
Induja "Indu" Kumar, BA'24
Recently named a 2023 Udall Scholar, Indu's academic interests at the intersections of climate change and environmental justice have emerged from a variety of arenas, from exploring religion as an impetus for climate activism in interdisciplinary classes to researching how to equitably distribute carbon credits for local Nashvillians.
Professor Michael Bess
As once only imagined technologies now become reality, Chancellor's Professor of History Michael Bess studies the ethical implications for society as the artificial intelligence race outpaces regulation.
JaHyne "JJ" Johnson, BA'23
JJ came to Vanderbilt as a QuestBridge Scholar, ready, as he said, to “do the work” and come out with a solid career path. What the chemistry major didn’t realize then was that the opportunities he pursued through his classes, activities and Immersion Vanderbilt would allow him to write poetry, conduct research, dance in a ballet, launch a podcast and more.
Sloan Foundation awards Vanderbilt’s Alexandre Tiriac prestigious research fellowship
Sloan Foundation awards Vanderbilt’s Alexandre Tiriac prestigious research fellowshipSlow traffic, fast food: The effects of highway congestion on fast-food consumption
Slow traffic, fast food: The effects of highway congestion on fast-food consumptionUndergraduate students manage $500k portfolio in TVA’s Investment Challenge Program
Undergraduate students manage $500k portfolio in TVA’s Investment Challenge ProgramDiscover the latest in art + science in our monthly newsletter!
