The College of Liberal Arts is comprised of faculty and staff who dedicate themselves to providing a transformational learning experience for our students and fostering inclusive and welcoming learning environments and workplaces. Together, we are all fulfilling our college motto of "Knowledge for Life" through our research, teaching, support, service, and outreach.
Liberal Arts is able to continue to be successful because of the contributions of our outstanding employees. We strive to offer resources necessary for our staff members to strengthen their skill set and become well-rounded team members. We have information readily available regarding employee benefits, professional development opportunities, and award programs.
Learn more about the support services we have in place tailored to assist our staff.
Public Policy Research Institute researchers worked with professionals across Texas during the pandemic to improve state-wide nutrition and socialization programs for seniors.
The College of Liberal Arts is known for having highly-regarded faculty members and students. Here, we compiled just a few of the recent recognitions from the 2022 spring semester.
Brady Stone ‘22 will pursue his passion for audience journalism after graduating.
One Aggie student uses his liberal arts degree to his advantage as a journalist.
Jason Lindo provides a look at the potential outcomes of striking down Roe v. Wade.
The Federal Reserve increased interest rates this past March. A professor from the Department of Economics explains what this means for the Brazos Valley.
Kyle Cox ‘18 will serve on the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities.
A polyglot, scholar, and mother who found her way from Russia to Texas A&M University.
New research shows a link between intergenerational abuse and earlier onset of menopause.
An associate professor in the Department of Performance Studies explains the role performance and film play in shaping the public’s views of the war in Ukraine.
Public Policy Research Institute researchers worked with professionals across Texas during the pandemic to improve state-wide nutrition and socialization programs for seniors.
The College of Liberal Arts is known for having highly-regarded faculty members and students. Here, we compiled just a few of the recent recognitions from the 2022 spring semester.
Brady Stone ‘22 will pursue his passion for audience journalism after graduating.
Howdy, and welcome to the College of Liberal Arts!
We invite you to come and learn about yourself, others, and the world around you. The phrase “liberal arts” goes back to ancient Greece and Rome. The artes liberales involved a broad but extensive education: mathematics and geometry, astronomy, grammar, public speaking, philosophy, logic, ethics, and physics. It was the very breadth and depth of knowledge that allowed a free citizen to serve the public good.
Today, scholars in liberal arts study the human condition in many fields of humanities and social sciences. Our professors stand at the forefront of the production and dissemination of new knowledge; they are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarship. But, they are not just renowned researchers—they are dedicated instructors who teach a third of the core curriculum for all Aggies. They train our undergraduate majors to become the next generation of leaders and citizens and mentor our graduate students who study in nationally and internationally ranked programs.
Employers value liberal arts students’ broad-based and interdisciplinary education but also their skillsets: communication, critical thinking, collaborative and creative problem solving, commitment to diversity, and cultural sensitivity. It’s no surprise then that over a third of all Fortune 500 CEOs have a liberal arts degree. Forget stereotypes: a major in liberal arts is not a pathway to teaching and non-profits (although it can be); it puts you on a journey to a rewarding career.
Whether you’re visiting our website as a student, potential student, parent, former student, donor, or simply a friend of the college, please accept my most warm and sincere welcome! I’m glad you decided to stop by and hope you find the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University as broad and extensive in our depth of knowledge as the Greeks and Romans found the artes liberales!
Thanks and Gig ‘em,
Steven M. Oberhelman
Interim Dean
