Humanities

Why STEM students need more than science

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES — At the College of Arts and Sciences, students study disciplines across the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. That breadth is central to a liberal arts education, which combines specialized knowledge with opportunities to explore different approaches to understanding the world. Those different perspectives allow STEM students to balance the technical expertise developed in their majors.

Why academic advising is so valuable

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES — It’s the beginning of a new academic year! There are so many things to think about and decisions to make. How can you be sure you’re thinking about the right things and making the right decisions when it comes to your college education? For students with a major in the College of Arts and Sciences, that is exactly what the CAS Academic Advising team is for.

Avery Daubert: Recent grad is going big on the trails, and in life

FRENCH, GEOGRAPHY - Avery Daubert, a College of Arts and Sciences alumni, is a mountain biker blazing their own trail. As part of the University of Oregon's 150th anniversary, we look at the future generation — and Daubert is working to make sports sustainable and accessible for all. Daubert is pursuing a geography master’s program at Université Paris Cité in France.

Junior Adri Jolie says studying abroad is ¡vale la pena!

GENERAL SOCIAL SCIENCES, SPANISH — Some students study abroad for a chance to learn a new language, to immerse themselves in a different culture, to gain work experience or for personal growth. Junior Jolie chose Querétaro because she wanted to gain a better understanding of Spanish and the Mexican culture.

University Theatre’s new season kicks off in November

THEATRE ARTS — When disaster strikes in a play, audiences get to watch from the safety of their seats as characters wrestle with what comes next, always hoping for a happy ending. During its 2026-27 season, the University of Oregon’s University Theatre is producing four shows that promise to take audiences on a cathartic and rewarding journey, beginning in November with "Noises Off."