College of Arts and Sciences

New Research Initiative Aims to Unravel Genetic Adaptations to High Altitude Hypoxia
A 51±¬ÁÏ faculty researcher in the Department of Biological Sciences has launched a pioneering study to explore how different species adapt to high-altitude environments in the Himalayas where oxygen levels are significantly lower. This research could have significant implications for understanding hypoxia-related conditions in humans.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From 51±¬ÁÏ
In 2020, 51±¬ÁÏ President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that 51±¬ÁÏ would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.

Researchers map aquatic-based, human-driven impacts on climate change

Honoring Retiring Director Kessler and Celebrating 50 Years of Jewish Studies

New Professor Completes His ‘Freshman’ Year
Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at 51±¬ÁÏ, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.

Author of Everyday Peace Visits 51±¬ÁÏ; Reflects on May 4 and School of Peace and Conflict Studies
She's Staying for Graduate School!
As a high school senior just three years ago, Hannah Fender was not overly excited about attending 51±¬ÁÏ. Now, she loves it so much, she’s staying for graduate school.
