Caudill College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

MSU’s Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a place where passion meets career opportunities. Discover our diverse programs ranging from creative and performing arts to strategic communications and new media.

• The Second Annual Caudill College Justice Festival encouraged conversations about issues of justice in our society, featuring Dr. Roger Cleveland (Class of 1986).

• Professor of Social Work Rebecca Davison organized Poverty Simulation workshops.

• Dr. Alison Hruby, associate professor and program coordinator of English Education, was named director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.

• Professor of Art Gary Mesa-Gaido and alums Kayle Thornsberry (Class of 2021) and Haley Younce (Class of 2019) were selected to participate in Lexington’s Horse Mania.

• Laken Albrink, assistant professor of legal studies, allows legal studies students to gain valuable experience working at Legal Aid of the Bluegrass’ (LAB) Pro Se Divorce Clinic.

• Susan Hawkins (Class of 2010), instructor of art education, was named National Arts Education Association (NAEA) Crayola Creativity Ambassador.

• Dr. Scott Davison, professor of philosophy, published two new books touching on faith and philosophy.

• The Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) selected Professor of Art Lisa MesaGaido to receive the KAC Al Smith Individual Art Fellowship for 2022-23.

• Gary Mesa-Gaido, professor of art, took home a $10,000 prize for Juried Awards Digital Winner at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Mirlen Hernandez (Class of 2022)

Discovering the Power of Humanities: Mirlen Hernandez (Class of 2022) shares her MSU story at https://youtu.be/fw2qThkVfto.