The Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Dartmouth’s largest academic unit, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences encompasses over 40 academic departments, programs, and centers spanning the arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, sciences, and social sciences.
Nina Pavcnik Named Inaugural Dean of Arts and Sciences
The economist is committed to advancing liberal arts education and research excellence.
Two Scholars Named to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Molecular geneticist Mary Lou Guerinot and Buddhism expert Reiko Ohnuma were elected to the honor society.
A 19th-Century History of Fake News
Professor Petra McGillen shows how the pressures that produce fake news today were built into journalism from the start.
Dartmouth’s growing research program in planetary science will now have a name to match.
An award-winning theater company gave students a masterclass in bringing classic theater to new audiences.
Vietnam’s Unsung Buddhist Volunteers
In her new book, Assistant Professor of Religion Sara Swenson maps the breadth of Buddhist charity in urban Vietnam.
Scholars Who Love to Teach
Our outstanding faculty challenge students to engage in a range of disciplines.
Faculty Bookshelf
Faculty in the Arts and Sciences at Dartmouth regularly author books that push traditional boundaries and provide new knowledge.
“Our faculty exemplify scholarly and teaching excellence—and empower students to think critically, communicate compellingly, and lead with integrity.”
John Carey, Interim Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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School of Arts and Sciences
Dartmouth’s School of Arts and Sciences encompasses the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Division of Undergraduate Education, and the Division of Undergraduate Student Affairs.