Faculty and Staff

A Community of Values

LSA’s values of exploration, common good, inclusion, well-being, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Learn how our mission, vision, and values center our work and actions and enable value-based decision-making.

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LSA’s commitment to academic freedom

Achieving our academic mission is only possible through free and wide-ranging exploration, the cultivation of open-minded curiosity, and the testing of ideas both new and old. LSA stands in support of academic freedom, and against attacks on scholars for their academic work.

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Champions of the Liberal Arts

Exceptional employees are the norm at LSA, and we strive to recognize outstanding performance that strengthens the college. The Staff Achievement Awards offer opportunities to highlight individual and group contributions to LSA's success.

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Recent Stories

Bananapocalypse?

One fruit rules the world—and its demise is destabilizing for growers and consumers around the globe.

Behind the Scenes at the Smithsonian

We dive into the inner workings of an American institution with an alum and two students, and look at how it’s transforming our understanding of the past.

LSA Grad Student Awarded Prestigious Research Fellowship

Astronomy graduate student Marbely Micolta is one of eight researchers selected as a 51 Pegasi b Fellow, one of the nation’s most prestigious fellowships.

Guides

All faculty and staff, regardless of their role, play a part in bringing the LSA brand to life. The college developed brand guidelines to build the consistency, cohesion, and clarity necessary to build and maintain a strong identity. Similarly, the university maintains a standard practice guide that documents policies and sets expectations for individuals and groups.

Brand Guides and Downloads

Standard Practice Guide