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Build on Curiosity, Creativity, and Compassion
The Carlos Alvarez School of Arts and Humanities is a place where curious students explore the humanities through an interdisciplinary lens. Between philosophy and gaming theories, theater and questions about scientific innovation, literature and political representation, the humanities ask what it means to be a human in a world of nuance, diverse perspectives, and different approaches.
Our departments and interdisciplinary programs, rich experiential learning, and multifaceted faculty prepare ambitious students for a continually evolving workforce — one that prizes creativity, communication and critical thinking more than ever.
An Investment in Intellectual Curiosity
Carlos Alvarez believed that education and the arts open doors to understanding ourselves and one another. He was also a strong proponent of the power of curiosity and creativity.
By the Numbers
20+
majors, minors and programs within the school
100+
performances, lectures, and exhibitions annually
#16
most innovative liberal arts school in the nation (U.S. News and World Report, 2026)
#2
in Texas for student acceptance into Ph.D. programs