The Augustana University College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is the foundation of an Augustana education — offering diverse undergraduate programs deeply rooted in the liberal arts. Across the college's five areas — Life Sciences, Pure & Applied Sciences, Humanities & Cultural Studies, Languages, Literature & Communication and Social Sciences, as well as the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies (CIS) — students are prepared to lead successful careers and meaningful lives.
College of Arts & Sciences at AU
College of Arts & Sciences at AU
Meet the Dean
At Augustana, we believe that students are more than their major. The Augustana College of Arts & Sciences is where they gain both deep knowledge in their chosen field and the broader skills that make a life meaningful — clear communication, ethical reasoning, creativity and empathy.
As dean, Dr. Jennifer Gubbels helps carry this vision forward. A biologist by training, she has also explored questions at the intersections of science, faith and ethics — experiences that convinced her of the power of the liberal arts to connect head with heart. At Augustana, the liberal arts are not separate from professional training, but integrated — preparing students not just for work, but leadership, service and a lifetime of learning.
| COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES | ||||
| AREAS | ||||
| HUMANITIES & CULTURAL STUDIES | LANGUAGES, LITERATURE & COMMUNICATION | LIFE SCIENCES | PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES | SOCIAL SCIENCES |
DEPARTMENTS | DEPARTMENTS → Communication & Media Studies | DEPARTMENT → Biology | DEPARTMENTS → Chemistry & Biochemistry | DEPARTMENTS → Economics |
Latest News
As Augustana University embarked on the renovation and expansion of its Chapel of Reconciliation, the owl statue Hindsight, Insight, Foresight was moved from its long-time home outside of Morrison Commons for refurbishment. The chapel and campus patio upgrades would lead to the discovery of a 40-year-old time capsule hidden within the statue. The capsule will be on display during Viking Days at Vikings Reunite on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Midco Arena.
Augustana University welcomed a total of 2,652 students — part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students — for Academic Year 2026-27. Hailing from 46 states and 48 countries, the number marks the largest ever student body in Augustana’s 166-year history.
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery will welcome back an Augustana alumnus for “Old History: The First Ten Years: Sculptures by Jacob Harvey ‘15” — on view from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Friday, Sept. 25. Free and open to the public, a reception for “Old History” will take place in the gallery at the Center for Visual Arts on Sept. 25, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.