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The College of Letters, Arts & Sciences (LAS) is the most diverse college on campus, combining vibrant research and scholarship within and across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts with engaging courses that provide strong foundations for any higher education degree.
Our award-winning faculty will support and energize you across our 20 discipline-specific departments and programs offering an expansive selection of degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs, including student-driven interdisciplinary degrees.
Dean Amundson – Fall 2025 Message to LAS Staff and Faculty
Welcome to Fall 2025!
From Dean Bret Amundson
College of Letters, Arts & Sciences | UCCS
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
As I begin my first semester on this beautiful campus, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you—whether you're returning to UCCS or joining us for the first time. The start of a new academic year is always filled with promise, and I’m especially excited for what lies ahead.
The College of Letters, Arts & Sciences is a vibrant community of thinkers, creators, and changemakers. This fall, we all—faculty, staff, and students—will deepen our commitment to academic excellence, interdisciplinary exploration, and experiential learning, all in the pursuit of better understanding what it means to be human. Whether you're diving into research, engaging in the arts, or exploring new ideas, know that you are part of a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and compassion.
To our students: Your journey at UCCS is shaped by your dreams and passions, and LAS faculty and staff are honored to support you every step of the way. Together, we invite you to embark on a lifelong search for meaning and purpose by exploring the world’s most profound questions. We will work alongside you to help you become thoughtful, compassionate, and principled leaders in your professions and communities.
To our faculty and staff: Thank you for your unwavering dedication, inspiration, and expertise you bring to our students and community. Your success is our success, and I am proud to support this incredible team.
I am inspired by UCCS’s mission, the impressive work of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences faculty and staff, and the vibrant community of faculty, staff, and students. I look forward to seeing the incredible achievements we will accomplish together.
Wishing you a successful and fulfilling fall semester!
Warm regards,
Bret Amundson, DMA
Dean, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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