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.
Archaeologists Find Intensive Indigenous Farming in Michigan
The research illuminates what is likely the largest intact remains of an ancient Native American agricultural site in the eastern half of the U.S.
Big Ideas, Bold Projects: Inside the Honors Thesis Experience
Working closely with faculty, students pursue ambitious research and creative projects.
Dartmouth Launches Literary Arts Bridge for Writers
The new space in the Arts District will welcome creative writers from across campus.
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Scholars Who Love to Teach
Our outstanding faculty challenge students to engage in a range of disciplines.
Featured Events
Juneteenth 2025: Advancing Black Health and Wealth
DCAL Two-Day Course Design Institute
Elevating Joy in Teaching and Learning
Faculty Bookshelf
Faculty in the Arts and Sciences at Dartmouth regularly author books that push traditional boundaries and provide new knowledge.
Fostering Dialogue Across Differences
The Dialogue Project equips students, faculty, and staff with essential collaborative dialogue skills.
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“Our diverse curriculum hones students’ ability to reason logically, critically, and quantitatively, to communicate persuasively and accurately, and to act ethically.”
Elizabeth F. Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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