Students

Miranda Garcia-Dove, an L&S Dean’s Ambassador and 2026 Truman Scholar, is creating meaningful conversation and bridging divides on campus. 

Jess Randall’s collegiate career has taken her around the world, teaching her lessons in and out of the classroom.

Imagine a winding maze full of twists and turns. To complete it will take focus and an ability to resist the shiny distractions designed to draw you off course. This labyrinth represents the attention economy, and L&S is here to serve as your tour guide.

Vampires, palaces, blockbusters and more. Beyond the catchy titles, these courses leave students with a more critical eye for folklore, history and film. 

These College of Letters & Science undergraduate students are hoping to make a difference in the world of medicine. 

These spring graduates were honored for how their undergraduate careers showcased the depth of a liberal arts education. 

Kristhel Vernaza Sanchez was awarded the 2026 Richard Ralph Winter Phoenix Rising Humanitarian Scholarship.

See the highlights from the College of Letters & Science Spring 2026 Pre-Commencement Celebration. 

Fueling Discovery is a partnership between the College of Letters & Science and the Wisconsin State Journal celebrating research at L&S. Read about the changing trends in aircraft turbulence, the potential of quantum computing, the importance of groundwater quality and much more.