“Preparing future thinkers and problem-solvers to confront an increasingly complex future has never been more important. Your support ensures our students and faculty have the opportunities and resources they need to expand knowledge, creativity, and possibility.”
—Samuel Thomas, Dean
At the School of Arts & Sciences, curiosity is nurtured, ideas are tested, and bold thinking thrives across the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and beyond. United by a shared drive to understand, discover, and contribute, we foster a collaborative culture that serves as a model for innovative research and teaching.
This is our moment to re-imagine what’s possible. Help keep the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) at the forefront of scholarship and discovery.
Join us—for humanity, ever better.
Cross-disciplinary aging research unites biology, genomics, and evolutionary science to uncover how long-lived mammals resist aging and cancer. Vera Gorbunova, the Doris Johns Cherry Professor, and her research team explore genome stability and cellular resilience, offering insights that could lead to new therapies for age-related human diseases.
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During his college years at SAS, first-generation student and scholarship recipient Jamal Holtz ’20 studied political science and African American studies, emerged as a campus leader, and championed opportunity for others. Today, he’s a civic leader in Washington, D.C.— proof that donor support empowers the next generation of changemakers.
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Designed to accelerate cross-disciplinary research, new state-of-the art research facilities for natural sciences and engineering are being imagined for River Campus that will provide critical opportunities for student experiential learning.
Help build spaces that ignite future discoveries
The University’s Mt. Hope Family Center provides cutting-edge research, compassionate care, and evidence-based programs that break cycles of trauma. Donor generosity alleviates stress caused by financial hardship and limited access to resources that families experience daily. Leading experts provide intervention and prevention services to more than 900 at-risk children and families annually.
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Show your support by volunteering today! Every meaningful interaction helps make our community stronger.
October 1-4, 2026
Join us across all campuses for a spectacular Meliora Weekend packed with unforgettable alumni reunions, inspiring academic lectures, thrilling athletic competitions, world-class entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
