L&S News

In the Department of Communication Arts, there’s a community of music lovers who are testing their taste in a league that brings together generations of students and alumni. 

Conspiracy theories and the people who deal in them are often written off. With trends sending more people down the rabbit hole, Matthew Hannah decided it was time to academically investigate what sends people to these beliefs. 

Tomás Dodds is leading the new Public Tech Media Lab, which aims to be a resource for journalists hoping to be deliberate about how to ethically use new technology. 

AI’s influence now dominates the modern career-matching experience. But as Greg Downey’s research shows, it’s been that way for a lot longer than we think. 

The 2026 Wolff Fellowship recipient, Chloe Shomo, will spend a year traveling to five continents, taking a holistic approach to studying food systems and their impact on youth. 

Norman C. Craig Professor of Chemistry Helen E. Blackwell and John D. MacArthur Professor and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Mathematics Jordan Ellenberg have been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences national honorary society and research center.

Five receive L&S Academic Staff Career Award honors in three categories: Early Career, Mid-Career, and the Judith Craig Distinguished Service Award.

Awards honor faculty and staff who have demonstrated exemplary performance both in terms of their positive impact on students and through distinctive contributions to their department, unit, and/or the College of Letters & Science.

The Dean of the College of Letters & Science honors outstanding instructional academic staff for their excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.