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.
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Former student Andrea Lloyd '19 spent the past year working with NASA to tell the story of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 — and shares the key that made this historic narrative possible.
History professor Elizabeth Cobbs resurrected the story of women soldiers in WWI with her book “The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers.”
In this new video, we see how the Potomac Summer Institute, created by associate professor Joseph Ura, has positioned itself to provide hands-on political experience for Aggies who are ready to become leaders in Washington D.C.
Only three years after graduating, former student Alexis Mrachek '16 is already making waves in the capital of the United States. She shares about her foreign policy work with Russia and what helped to get her there.
The problems facing America are unrestrained capitalism and corruption, said the Democratic presidential candidates over two nights of debates. Or was that really Teddy Roosevelt speaking?
The College of Liberal Arts helps sponsor the Don Kelly Research Collection Fellowship, a program that brings scholars each year to utilize resources in the collection that cover history and visual arts of LGBTQ Studies.
Professor Mary Meagher represented the American Psychological Association on the federal task force created to address pain management in the nation's opioid crisis.
Senior communication student Katie Seabolt shares about her internship in Paris, France that aims to change the future of the workforce.
There's a well-known saying among the LGBTQ community: "The first Pride was a riot." We talk to history professor Terry Anderson about the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and how they shaped the modern fight for LGTBQ rights.
English professor Donald Dickson was elected as a fellow for the United Kingdom's foremost historical organization, Royal Historical Society.
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Former student Andrea Lloyd ’19 spent the past year working with NASA to tell the story of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 — and shares the key that made this historic narrative possible.
History professor Elizabeth Cobbs resurrected the story of women soldiers in WWI with her book “The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers.”
In this new video, we see how the Potomac Summer Institute, created by associate professor Joseph Ura, has positioned itself to provide hands-on political experience for Aggies who are ready to become leaders in Washington D.C.
Welcome to the Texas A&M University College of Liberal Arts.
Like similar colleges around the country, the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University serves a critical educational purpose in producing well-rounded undergraduate and graduate students prepared to lead productive lives that are fulfilling both professionally and personally and that contribute to the betterment of society. We touch the educational experience of virtually every undergraduate at Texas A&M, whether through core curriculum offerings, advanced courses in majors across fields in the humanities, social sciences, or outside the classroom in transformational experiences such as study abroad, forums for practicing civil discourse, and outreach to a wide variety of community partners.
We aim to become a national model for what an innovative College of Liberal Arts in a large public research university looks like. By building on our strengths; committing seriously to the teaching, research, and service that is demanded of 21st-century faculty, staff, and students; and fully embracing our college’s critical contributions to the future of Texas A&M, we aim to demonstrate the important role a liberal arts education plays in the future.
Central to a Liberal Arts education is learning about all aspects of the human condition, past and present. We study how humans across the world behave; how their brains work; how they express themselves creatively in literature, language, and performance; how they make decisions; how they organize and conduct themselves; and how they see themselves and others. On the foundations of this broad knowledge, we build the ability to listen and talk to one another, ask hard questions (including of ourselves), tolerate ambiguity, and communicate deeply in writing and speaking. We learn to read and think critically and to distinguish opinion from fact.
Our students graduate prepared for the workforce the majority of them will enter. Employers routinely express their desire for their new employees to be flexible, critical thinkers who understand other people and cultures, communicate effectively, and collaborate with coworkers to propose solutions.
Whether you are considering joining the College of Liberal Arts or you are already part of it, I encourage you to explore this website to learn more about our mission, our accomplishments, and opportunities to get involved.
The College of Liberal Arts has a bright future, and we will shape it together.
Sincerely,
Pam Matthews
Dean
Pamela R. Matthews joined the English faculty of Texas A&M University in 1989 after earning a Ph.D. in English from Duke University. She has served as associate head of the Department of English, director of Women’s and Gender Studies, associate dean for undergraduate programs in the College of Liberal Arts, associate provost for undergraduate studies and vice provost for academic affairs.
Matthews was appointed interim dean of the college in July 2014. She was named dean by the Board of Regents of Texas A&M University on April 29, 2015. Beyond campus, she co-founded Brazos Valley Reads, a program that brings internationally-recognized authors to College Station for a public book reading and interaction with members of the community.
50 years ago today, we landed on the moon! #tamuliberalarts former student Andrea Lloyd ‘19 spent the last year working with @nasa and is sharing the story of this historic event with us! Click the link in our bio to learn more! #tamu #apollo11 #apollo50
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the #Apollo11 launch! #tamuliberalarts former student Andrea Lloyd '19 spent the past year working with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and is telling us the story of #Apollo50 and the key that made this historic narrative possible. #tamu
#TAMU Department of History professor Elizabeth Cobbs resurrected the story of women soldiers in WWI with her book “The Hello Girls: America’s First Women Soldiers.” #tamuliberalarts
Just three years after graduating, International Studies at Texas A&M University former student Alexis Mrachek '16 is already making waves in the capital of the United States. She shares about her foreign policy work with Russia and what helped to get her there. #tamuliberalarts
This #Independence Day, Joe Ura, @tamupols associate professor, tells us about the Potomac Summer Institute and proves that the next generation of our nation’s leaders isn’t only built inside the classroom. Click the link in our bio to watch the full video! #tamu #tamuliberalarts #tamuleads
This #IndependenceDay, Joe Ura, Department of Political Science, Texas A&M University associate professor, tells us about the Potomac Summer Institute and proves that the next generation of our nation’s leaders isn’t only built inside the classroom. #tamu #tamuliberalarts #tamuleads
This #PTSDAwarenessDay, world-renown Psychological & Brain Science neuroscientist Stephen Maren shares the impact of his research on #PTSD. Click the link in our bio to watch the full video! #tamu #tamuliberalarts #tamuleads
It’s such a beautiful day on an even more beautiful campus😍 #tamuliberalarts #tamu
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We’ll never get tired of these views☀️😍 #tamuliberalarts #tamu
#tamuliberalarts students participated in the 2019 Potomac Summer Institute, a week-long educational experience in @visitwashingtondc led by @tamupols professor Dr. Joe Ura!
This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth world-renown #tamu Psychological And Brain Sciences neuroscientist Stephen Maren shares the impact of his research on PTSD. Full story link in bio.——————————————————————— #tamu #ptsd #tamuliberalarts #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #ptsdawareness
Congrats & Gig ‘em to all of the #tamuliberalarts students who are graduating from #TAMU today. We are beyond proud of you and your accomplishments! 🎓👍 #tamugrad
