Welcome to Utah State University’s College of Arts & Sciences — a vibrant hub where students are inspired to explore, lead, and make an impact. Here, science, humanities, and the arts intersect to empower students with durable skills, hands-on experiences, and lifelong knowledge. We foster discovery, support creativity, and offer rich academic experiences that prepare students to face tomorrow’s challenges. Join a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and your unique path forward.
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Our College in the News
Utah State University Opera Theatre’s November production of “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” sold out seven performances, earning praise from audiences and local media while showcasing the depth of student talent and hands-on learning at USU.
Maha Moussa is among three award recipients in the Section on Statistics and the Environment of the American Statistical Association Student Paper Competition and will present at the 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings.
As the student spotlight series within the College of Arts & Sciences continues, one social work student’s story stands apart. Charlotte Prather’s journey at Utah State University is not only filled with academic accomplishments but serves as an inspirational testament that it is never too late to change the course of your life.
Student Spotlights
Josh Westhora, along with his mentor, Dr. Claudia Nischwitz, is studying phytoplasmas, a bacterial disease that affects many plants and is transmitted by leafhoppers. This research was made possible by the Undergrad Research and Creative Opportunities Grant (URCO). Beyond funding his work, the grant has provided opportunities to present his research and connect with others.
Shahaley Brandt
Turning Everyday Moments Into Life: Undergraduate Art + Design Student Spotlight
Shahaley Brandt loves being creative, which is why she sought out a BFA with an emphasis in drawing and painting and triple minors in art history, music, and entrepreneurship. Her work has appeared at Muses, an event hosted by USU’s Music Therapy Department, where she experienced the “exhilarating and terrifying” feeling of sharing a piece of herself with the public.
Aliciana Archibald
College of Arts & Sciences Highlights Communication & Media Student in New Spotlight Series
Aliciana Archibald’s academic journey began in journalism, where she participated in A-TV News, wrote for The Utah Statesman, and participated in an internship with KSL in Salt Lake City, where she helped write morning and breaking news stories. Now she works part-time with KSL and hopes to further her journalism career after graduation.
