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College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences

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#1

Polytechnic University for Diversity & Economic Mobility

The Wall Street Journal, 2025; CollegeNET, 2024; Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2024

#2

Top Public University West

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

#21

Best Colleges in America

The Wall Street Journal, 2025

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We are a supportive and diverse community dedicated to exploring ideas that improve lives and shape the world. With innovative courses like "Women, Health and Body Politics," "Harry Potter as Literature and Culture," and "Politics, Policies and Pop Culture," CLASS equips you to tackle today’s most pressing issues. Join us and discover how CLASS can inspire your journey to make a difference!

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Peter Hanink

Featured Faculty

My favorite thing ... is working with students as they grow from curious beginners to confident scholars and professionals. [One student] didn’t know whether she belonged in college. Now, she's conducting research ... and applying to grad school.
Peter A. Hanink Assistant Professor, Sociology

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