College of Liberal Arts
CLA Gems celebrate the research, creative work, and accomplishments of students, faculty, and alumni from across the College of Liberal Arts.
Katie Ione Craney’s dis/comfort in the north gathers fifty artists from sixteen countries to explore how the Arctic is felt, imagined, and lived.
Winter Shorts returns to Ӱ as students reclaim a beloved tradition through bold direction, inventive design, and shared storytelling.
With deep roots in public service, Fernando Escobar brings heart, vision, and a commitment to student voices as UA’s newest student regent.
Stepping into Shakespeare
October 27, 2025
Historical Comical: A Shakespeare Double Bill opens Nov. 7. Meet actor Kaylee Cole as she brings Montjoy and Luciana to life onstage.
Mentorship Unearthed: Ӱ Student and Professor Co-Author Archaeology Article Honoring WWII Black Soldiers
October 20, 2025
Mentorship and discovery meet as a Ӱ student and professor unearth WWII history and reshape Arctic archaeology.
dis/comfort in the North
October 16, 2025
Fifty artists, sixteen countries: Katie Ione Craney's "dis/comfort in the north" probes how the Arctic is felt, imagined, and lived.
Desert Convergences
October 13, 2025
Mary Ludwig's work reveals how the Gila River Indian Community and Japanese Americans forged compassion during wartime incarceration.
Winter Shorts, Thawed
October 02, 2025
Winter Shorts returns with two student-directed plays, offering Ӱ students hands-on experience and heartfelt storytelling.
Celebrating Ӱ CLA 2024-2025 Promotion & Tenure Recipients
September 22, 2025
Meet the 2024-2025 Ӱ CLA tenure & promotion recipients and celebrate their contributions to our community.
Beyond the Textbook: National Recognition for Ӱ Russian Faculty
September 15, 2025
Two Ӱ Russian titles earn AATSEEL nods as Wendy Martelle and Svetlana Nuss spotlight creative, real-world language teaching.
Gender, Power, and Possibility
Ӱ's WGSS program triples its minors under Carol J. Gray, bringing timely conversations and student-led action to campus.
Alumni Spotlight: Naomi Hutchquist
September 05, 2025
Ӱ alumna Naomi Hutchquist (BFA '19) turns art into science storytelling, bringing data to life through creativity and community.
Following the Thread: From Classroom Questions to Community Change
Ӱ emeritus Brian O'Donoghue turns a years-long, student-powered investigation into a new book and a community lesson in justice.
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