We support and promote teaching, scholarship, and service that uncover contemporary challenges to these ideals and design novel solutions to the persistence of discrimination in our state and beyond. We strive to ensure mutual respect for all members of our academic community of faculty, staff, and students, and foster an environment in which their important work can thrive.

The College recognizes that the commitment to access and success requires innovative approaches to solve. One of the meanings of the “&” in Arts & Sciences is about bridging differences for the common good—for the good of our students, for the good of our faculty, and for the good of our communities. As Dean, I take the logic of this “&” seriously as a marker of the communities that we must continue to forge together in our mutual commitment to a more diverse nation. 

A&S faculty, staff, students, and alumni throughout the college are involved in innovative ways that we might promote meaningful conversations. On the following pages, you will find information about researchers working in A&S to advance the mission and programming we offer throughout the year. We welcome your insights and participation in this important mission.

Rick Travis, PhD
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Professor, Political Science and Public Administration
Mississippi State University