Welcome to the College of Humanities + Natural Sciences
Scholarship, research, and service
The liberal arts and sciences teach students how to learn.
Students in the College of Humanities and Natural Sciences have distinguished themselves in scholarship, research, and service. In recent years, students have been awarded prestigious Rhodes, British Marshall, Mellon, and Fulbright scholarships. Writing, literature, and mathematics requirements combine with philosophy, history, religious studies, natural sciences and other courses to afford students the perspective, skills, and knowledge that can enable them to form their convictions, beliefs, and commitments in an atmosphere of study and reflection.
Student Successes
Warner Sevin conducted research in biophysics
Physics junior Warner Sevin conducted research in ion channel biophysics this summer. Working with Prof. Armin Kargol, Warner analyzed experimental data from electrophysiology experiments, attempting to identify the phenomenon of kinetic focusing of ion channels.
Faculty Successes
Professor publishes book about New Orleans after the Civil War
Justin Nystrom, assistant professor of history, recently released his latest book "New Orleans After the Civil War: Race, Politics, and A New Birth of Freedom," which was published by the Johns Hopkins University Press.
Alumni Successes
History alumna, Melissa Smith's blog www.chicksinthehuddle.com has been picked up by the Huffington Post.
Melissa Smith, a New Orleans-based archivist, historian, and sportswriter has had her blog www.chicksinthehuddle.com picked up as a regular feature for the Huffington Post.
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