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A Most Impressive Incoming Class

The numbers are in on the incoming freshman class. And they are more impressive than ever.

Posted on May 16, 2013 by by Alyssa | Posted in Communication, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Institute for Nonprofits, Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Psychology, School of Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology, Students | Tagged in: students, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)

2013 Faculty Awards

Faculty from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were recently recognized for outstanding accomplishments in teaching, advising, research and engagement at an awards ceremony and reception in Caldwell Lounge. "As we mark our 50th year as a distinct college, we continue to come into our own, as is reflected in our faculty's accomplishments," said CHASS Dean Jeff Braden. "The scholarship, commitment, and passion represented by these awards demonstrate the breadth of excellence in our faculty."

Posted on May 8, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Center for Family and Community Engagement, Communication, English, Faculty, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Institute for Nonprofits, Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Psychology, School of Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology | Tagged in: Faculty, Faculty Awards| Comments (0)

CHASS Fest

Students, faculty, and staff filled the patio outside Caldwell Hall for CHASS Fest — a multidisciplinary celebration organized by the Dean's Office, the CHASS Council, and CHASS students.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by by Alyssa | Posted in Communication, English, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Foreign Languages and Literatures, History, Institute for Nonprofits, Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Psychology, School of Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology, Staff, Students | Tagged in: archaeology, Creative Writing, Dean Braden, Diversity, English, Foreign Language and Literatures, Political Science, Psychology, students, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)

Interdisciplinary Studies Student Earns Prestigious Udall Scholarship

Caroline Hansley of Hendersonville, a junior majoring in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in agroecology and social entrepreneurship, has received the prestigious Morris K. Udall Scholarship for the 2013-14 academic year.

Posted on April 15, 2013 by by Lauren Kirkpatrick | Posted in Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Students | Tagged in: entrepreneurship, International Studies, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)

Dean for a Day 2013 Diaries

On Friday, March 15, CHASS hosted the college’s annual Dean for a Day event. This year, Dean Jeff Braden switched places with Andriy Shymonyak, a Park Scholar double major in History and Political Science.

Posted on March 25, 2013 by by Alyssa | Posted in Dean, History, Institute for Nonprofits, Interdisciplinary Studies Program, School of Public and International Affairs, Students | Tagged in: Dean for a Day, leadership, Political Science, Undergraduate Academics| Comments (0)