The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is the foundation of an Augustana education offering diverse undergraduate programs deeply rooted in the liberal arts. Across the college's five areas Life Sciences, Pure & Applied Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies, Languages, Literature & Communication and Social Sciences, as well as the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) students are prepared to lead successful careers and meaningful lives.
College of Arts & Sciences at AU
College of Arts & Sciences at AU
Meet the Dean
At Augustana, we believe that students are more than their major. The Augustana College of Arts & Sciences is where they gain both deep knowledge in their chosen field and the broader skills that make a life meaningful clear communication, ethical reasoning, creativity and empathy.
As dean, Dr. Jennifer Gubbels helps carry this vision forward. A biologist by training, she has also explored questions at the intersections of science, faith and ethics experiences that convinced her of the power of the liberal arts to connect head with heart. At Augustana, the liberal arts are not separate from professional training, but integrated preparing students not just for work, but leadership, service and a lifetime of learning.
| COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES | ||||
| AREAS | ||||
| HUMANITIES & CULTURAL STUDIES | LANGUAGES, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION | LIFE SCIENCES | PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES | SOCIAL SCIENCES |
DEPARTMENTS | DEPARTMENTS → Communication & Media Studies | DEPARTMENT → Biology | DEPARTMENTS → Chemistry & Biochemistry | DEPARTMENTS → Economics |
Latest News
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at is showcasing The Augustana Student Invitational" on view through Friday, Aug. 28. A closing gallery reception will take place the same day from 7-9 p.m.
Six students have been awarded Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarships for the 2026-26 academic year. The recipients of the Fred C. and J. Marie Christopherson Scholarship are recognized as students who are committed to the university, respected by their peers, have a strong work ethic and a solid character.
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents Chad Nelson: Fires in the Dark, a Master of Art Education thesis exhibition on view through Thursday, June 18. Free and open to the public, a reception for Fires in the Dark will take place in the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m.