The UIS College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the largest college at UIS, enrolling approximately 55 percent of all UIS students. It delivers a rich array of undergraduate and graduate programs using classroom-based, online, and blended formats in technologically advanced environments. A wide range of options exists for ongoing study, including experiential learning opportunities through Experiential and Service Learning and interdisciplinary degrees such as the Liberal Studies major. Research extends far beyond the campus, as exemplified by the Emiquon project on the Illinois River. We also emphasize global and multicultural issues throughout the curriculum.
Read more about the strengths of the College:
- Commitments to Diversity and Global Issues
- Making a Difference
- Special Facilities and Points of Interest
- Course Benefits
- Online Programs
Computer Science
The UIS Computer Science Online program has been rated a Best Buy by GetEducated.com. Read the press release.
Visual Arts
Sue Huskins, a student in the Visual Arts program, was selected a finalist in a student photography contest sponsored by Nikon and Photographer’s Forum. The contest drew over 4,000 entries from art students worldwide.
Chemistry
The UIS Chemistry program has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for a scanning probe microscope which will complement their existing instrumentation, including scanning electron microscope, powder X-ray diffractometer, and digital optical microscope.
UIS Theatre
Our growing Theatre program’s Eric and Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson were recently featured in the Illinois Times. Read more at the Illinois Times website.
