The humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences offer a vibrant and enriching exploration of human culture, thought, and expression. This academic discipline encompasses a diverse range of subjects including literature, history, philosophy, and languages. Students are encouraged to engage critically with texts and ideas, fostering a deep understanding of human experiences across different cultures and eras. By emphasizing analytical thinking, creativity, and communication, the humanities equip students with essential skills applicable to various career paths.
The faculty, comprised of distinguished scholars and educators, are dedicated to guiding students through an intellectual journey that not only broadens their perspectives but also cultivates empathy and ethical awareness. Through interdisciplinary courses and collaborative projects, the humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences inspire students to become thoughtful leaders and informed citizens in a complex world.
June 2, 2025
Exquisite artifacts from the University of Cincinnati’s archaeological excavations in Greece will go on display in North America for the first time next month at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
May 21, 2025
Siobain Knox and Eric Kniffen are biology students who plan to work in the medical field to help improve and possibly save lives. They are both getting hands-on experience this summer through two separate, highly competitive research fellowships with area hospitals.
May 19, 2025
A University of Cincinnati expert in ancient Greek wants to produce the most authentic performance of the play “Antigone” that audiences have heard in nearly 2,500 years.
May 7, 2025
A Classics researcher at the University of Cincinnati is using state-of-the-art technology to learn more about the mass production and placement of votives in ancient Greece.
May 1, 2025
Three undergraduate University of Cincinnati Arts and Sciences students are honored for outstanding achievement in cooperative education at the close of the 2024-2025 school year.
April 30, 2025
The University of Cincinnati recognizes undergraduate student researchers for outstanding achievement in the sciences and humanities.
June 10, 2025
MSN highlights UC Classics research in Pompeii that showed ancient Romans traded exotic animals such as giraffes. Professor Steven Ellis discovered giraffe bones while excavating the ancient city entombed in ash from a volcanic eruption.
May 29, 2025
Caden Elrod made history for Cincinnati Public Schools and the University of Cincinnati this month by graduating first with a bachelor’s in math and statistics at UC and then on May 22 with a diploma from Walnut Hills High School. His story aired on WLWT and Local 12 News in Cincinnati.
May 16, 2025
Starting May 16, slient film star Theda Bara’s life story will be featured on CET and ThinkTV’s “The Art Show” with contributions from UC faculty and staff: Jennifer Glaser, associate professor and head of the Department of English, Chris Harter, head of the Archives and Rare Books Library and Holly Prochaska, preservation librarian and head of the Preservation Lab.
May 12, 2025
The Greek Reporter and other news outlets highlighted work by the University of Cincinnati's Department of Classics using experimental archaeology to explore rites behind Bronze Age figurines discovered at Anavlochos, Crete.
May 7, 2025
Katelyn Cotton, a political science major, became the first student in the Marian Spencer Scholarship program, to graduate from the University of Cincinnati during the May 2 Spring Commencement ceremonies.
May 5, 2025
An article by the BBC takes the reader back to the late 18th and 19th centuries, when US prosperity was defined by the industrial revolution, a time with little regard for the pollutants that came with industrial expansion. UC's David Stradling, professor of history, cited as expert source in the article.