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Academics

Our college is at the forefront of both innovative teaching and path-breaking research focused on meeting the needs of global society. We empower our students to discover their own abilities, while providing them with the latest scientific knowledge of change in the global environment and society—and teach them how best to manage these changes. Through our nearly 60 undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, we have tremendous breadth and depth in our academics. Our five academic departments are dedicated to supporting hands-on learning, research and technology transfer that provides each student with invaluable, experiential knowledge.