Bioinformatics

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Arts & Sciences at AU

The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø 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.

Dr. Jennifer Gubbels 2025
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
AREAS
HUMANITIES & CULTURAL STUDIESLANGUAGES, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATIONLIFE SCIENCESPURE & APPLIED SCIENCESSOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENTS

→ Anthropology
→ Art
→ History
→ Religion/Philosophy/Classics

DEPARTMENTS

→ Communication & Media Studies
→ English & Journalism
→ Languages, Literatures & Cultures
→ Theatre

DEPARTMENT

→ Biology

DEPARTMENTS

→ Chemistry & Biochemistry
→ Computer Science
→ Mathematics & Statistics
→ Physics

DEPARTMENTS

→ Economics 
→ Government & International Affairs
→ Psychology
→ Sociology

CENTER FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES


Latest News

The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø Theatre Department presents the world premier of Straw Boy by Mikennah Oleson '26. Straw Boy, presented on Oct. 22-25, is a reimagining of Pinocchio and aims to spin an almost-fairy tale ” filled with music and magic, as well as questions of what it means to be real and good.

To purchase tickets, visit augie.edu/tickets.

For Viking Days, the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is welcoming back Gracie Korstjens ™24 for their first solo exhibition œIdentity // Identify.� The exhibition is on view through Thursday, Oct. 29, with a homecoming gallery reception at the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, Oct. 23, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.

Augustana has been ranked as the No. 5 Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report . U.S. News & World Report also ranked Augustana No. 6 in Best Value across the region.