An Education That Gives Back
How Kennedy Healy is making an impact through her stories
Kennedy, a Women’s and Gender Studies major, partners with a local nonprofit to advance disability justice. At LAS, your coursework and projects can create real-world change, turning your academic experience into a direct impact on the community.
Opportunities to Learn, Create, Collaborate
Connect with classmates, mentors and local partners as you try new projects, share your ideas and receive the support you need to grow and succeed.
TRANSLATOR AND INTERPRETER CORPS
Language in Action
Serve diverse populations and build your language abilities
You will get to practice translation and interpreting on authentic client projects.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY
Newberry Library Undergraduate Seminar
Work with rare archives and top experts
Develop advanced research abilities through the study of primary sources with faculty guidance.
PUBLIC HUMANITIES
HumanitiesX
Collaborate on projects with local partners
You will co-create public humanities work that contributes to a variety of local institutions.
EQUITY AND JUSTICE
Social Transformation Research Collaborative
Study systems and social betterment
Be a part of research that advances equity and supports actionable solutions.
FUNDING AND SUPPORT
Undergraduate LAS Grants
Support for research and creative projects
You can apply for funding to launch, expand, or complete your own scholarly or creative work.
STUDENT WORK
First-Year Writing Showcase
Present your work and get feedback from your peers
This annual event celebrates powerful and effective writing and gives you a chance to present your work.
Learning in Action
Our students can get involved with a variety of initiatives, working with faculty and local partners.
Access Aligned Resources
At LAS, you will find a supportive ecosystem for your academic and professional ambitions, including accelerated degrees, personal advising and career guidance.