College of Liberal Arts
SOCIAL SCIENCES • HUMANITIES • FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS • EDUCATION
Bring your imagination to life at the College of Liberal Arts (COLA) at the University of New Hampshire. Explore your passions and create your very own path from dozens of majors, minors and graduate programs in the social sciences, humanities, fine and performing arts and education. Immerse yourself in an engaged, innovative community of academic excellence with some of the world’s best faculty leading the way.
Think it sounds amazing? It is.
Find your Future in the College of Liberal Arts
In COLA, you will learn deeply and explore boldly within a collaborative, caring community of thinkers, creators and doers. You’ll connect the dots and put things into a larger context while developing skills that employers want — like critical thinking, complex problem solving and communication. You’ll learn to be creative, nimble and ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Recent COLA alumni employed or enrolled in further education
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Recent COLA alumni who participated in at least one internship at UNH
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Student Spotlights
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International Affairs and Political Science Major"I've come to love the work I do on the hill so much that I can't imagine not returning at some point. This internship has altered my perspective on the future. "Meet Abby…Learn More -
University of New Hampshire Class of 2025: What's Next?What's next after college? How does college help prepare you for future success? We’re celebrating the UNH class of 2025 by putting the spotlight on three members of the class. We asked Gabe Dennett, Molly Gearhart and Samantha Filipi five questions about the…Learn More -
7 Questions with a UNH Communication MajorHow do you find community and friends in college? How do you choose a major? Welcome back to our Student Spotlight series, where you can meet real UNH students, see campus through their eyes and learn more about why…Learn More -
A Spanish and International Affairs Dual Major Looks Back on Her College Career"I walked onto the track team mid-October freshman year. Now I'm a captain. It just ended up working out perfectly."Meet Teagan O'Brien '25, a dual major in Spanish and International Affairs who is graduating in a few short weeks and "doesn't want to leave." As track team captain and honors student, she's embraced every opportunity that's come her way!…Learn More -
To all our talented students who presented at last week's Undergraduate Research Conference: Take a moment to celebrate this milestone and think about how far you've come on your academic journey! Standing before peers and faculty to present original research takes courage. We're so impressed with your dedication to discovery and know that this is just where the story begins for your lifelong…Learn More
Alumni Spotlights
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English Major | Retired U.S. Military GeneralFollowing in her father’s footsteps, General Lori Robinson ‘81 came to the University of New Hampshire and developed newfound confidence and lifelong connections. Watch Video.Learn More -
Philosophy Major | Bioinformatics Scientist at NIHWhy did you major in philosophy? I majored in philosophy because it was the only discipline where we could explicitly tackle certain meta-level questions that don’t get addressed elsewhere. For instance, what is science and how do we differentiate it from other disciplines? Why is quantum mechanics so damn weird? How do conscious experiences relate to brain processes…Learn More -
Communication: Media Practices Major | Content Coordinator, VimeoI'm currently working as the content studio coordinator on the social team at Vimeo, a SaaS video company and platform based in NYC. (Well, we're a global company. But that's where our headquarters is located!) My job is to manage and execute the social media strategy for all of Vimeo's core and B2B social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest).Learn More -
Geography Major | Aerospace Research AnalystWhat are you currently doing for work and how did you get to this point? I'm a research analyst at MinebeaMitsumi Aerospace. I perform research activities for one of the largest manufacturers of aerospace bearings in the world. These activities include compiling monthly reports for 9…Learn More -
Psychology and Justice Studies Majors | Director of the Mental Health Community Supervision ProgramsWhat were you doing 1 year out of college? One year out of college I was working as a correctional officer at the Strafford County House of Corrections. I had been working on campus while I attended classes, but when I graduated I had no prospective job offers in my field. I was aiming higher than I should have been and eventually came to the conclusion that I needed…Learn More
Recent Stories
Four Recent Grads Secure Fulbright Grants to Study Internationally
Four Recent Grads Secure Fulbright Grants to Study Internationally
Awards will take graduates to Scotland, Jordan, Germany and Taiwan
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How Would Reduced Indirect Costs Affect UNH Research?
How Would Reduced Indirect Costs Affect UNH Research?
Marian McCord explains the implications of proposed changes
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La Paz ’26 is First UNH Student to Receive Beinecke Scholarship
La Paz ’26 is First UNH Student to Receive Beinecke Scholarship
Rising senior was one of 20 recipients nationwide
ArticleUpcoming Events
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Aug308:00am - 9:00am, Practice Japanese conversation skills via Zoom with others who are learning Japanese. Chat Time meets monthly from 8–9 AM on Saturday mornings and offers a friendly, low-pressure small-group format. Free and open to all. Contact Sachiko at iikedasachiko@gmail.com for more details.
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Sep45:10pm - 6:00pm, Thursday, Sept 4 from 5:10-6pm in Paul Creative Arts Center room M118 Learn about the London Experience class offered by the Theatre & Dance Dept during the January term.
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Sep68:00am - 9:00am, Informal English conversation practice via Zoom. Chat Time meets monthly from 8–9 AM on Saturday mornings and offers a friendly, low-pressure small-group format. Free and open to all. Contact Sachiko at iikedasachiko@gmail.com for more details.
