The liberal arts teach skills in creativity, communication and critical thinking.
Home to the arts, humanities and social sciences the College of Liberal Arts helps to prepare students for success in many fields and teachs meaningful ways of engaging with the world. Education in the liberal arts fosters critical thinking skills, fosters social involvement and increases earning power.
Clarity magazine
Clarity magazine is mailed to CLA's many friends, alumni and donors each year, and focuses on the stories of CLA's current students, faculty and staff.
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Academic Excellence + Experiential Learning
Combine the rigorous study of society, culture and politics with Alaska's signature Arctic research. One of the biggest things UAF has going for it is its small classes, which foster an environment of working with peers. You're not just in it for yourself.
Make your mark on the world. Choosing the College of Liberal Arts helps you to explore a wide range of careers and professional fields. We engage every voice and instill a drive to discover that goes far beyond the classroom.
Developing and enhancing abilities, including critical analysis and thinking, creativity, cross-cultural communication and ethical debate, are at the core of every student’s experience.
News
Summer Music Academy 2021 will take place Aug. 1-8
June 25, 2021
The UAF Summer Music Academy is back for an abridged, one-week camp Aug. 1-8. SMA is for all levels of musicians in grades 6-12.
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Charles Mason photo exhibit opens at Anchorage Museum
May 06, 2021
Professor Charles Mason will discuss his newest body of work, "Denali through Collodion," at the Anchorage Museum on Friday, May 7.
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Events
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Nov12
LIVE Music
1:00pm-2:00pmMusic at One takes place each Thursday during the academic semester at 1 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall. Join us virtually on the UAF Department of Music Facebook Page for LIVE performances from current students. -
Nov15
Treat Vaflein-Hage Senior Percussion Recital
Student Recital
7:00pm -
Nov16
Northern Lights String Orchestra Fall Concert
$5
7:30pm -
Nov 19
LIVE Music
1:00pm-2:00pmMusic at One takes place each Thursday during the academic semester at 1 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall. Join us virtually on the UAF Department of Music Facebook Page for LIVE performances from current students. -
Nov 21
Jenna Dreydoppel Senior Voice Recital
Student Recital
7:30pm -
Dec02
Charlie McNeill Senior Violin Recital
Student Recital
7:30pm -
Dec 03
LIVE Music
1:00pm-2:00pmMusic at One takes place each Thursday during the academic semester at 1 p.m. in the Davis Concert Hall. Join us virtually on the UAF Department of Music Facebook Page for LIVE performances from current students. -
Dec05
$5/$10
7:30pm