Department of Language, Culture & the Arts at UM-Dearborn

We’ve all heard it before, but the reality is the liberal arts aren't about choosing between passion and a career; they're about building the skills to do both.

To explore the reality behind the misconceptions about the liberal arts, two students sat down with four of our CASL faculty members to discuss the value of a liberal arts degree, the skills employers are seeking, and how disciplines across the arts, sciences, and humanities prepare students for a wide range of careers.

📖Read the blog and discover why creativity, communication, and critical thinking matter now more than ever: https://umdearborn.edu/um-dearborn-admissions-blog/truth-about-liberal-arts-debunking-common-myths

Two students — an English major and a Journalism and Media Production major — chatted with College of Arts, Sciences and Letters faculty members to debunk common myths they’ve heard about their majors in the most recent UM-Dearborn Admissions blog.

Read what professors had to say: https://myumi.ch/G7Wpn

Congrats to our alum April! Much deserved!

Congratulations to CASL staff member April Marvin, Digital Marketing and Content Specialist in the Dean’s office for being awarded a CASL Celebrating All Staff Loyalty Award!

Per her nomination from Social Sciences Department Chair, Natalia Czap, “I am nominating April for her help developing the Social Sciences and the StEEP program webpages. The SSCI site in particular took a lot of back-and-forth because we kept refining things, and April was incredibly patient and supportive through the whole process. She really listened to our feedback, proposed solutions that fit what we actually wanted (instead of a one-size-fits-all approach), and did her best to advocate for us when changes were harder to implement. Thanks to her work, both main and child web pages look great!”

🎉Thank you, April, for your hard work, dedication and commitment, and the support you bring to CASL every day. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Debunking common myths about the liberal arts, featuring some of our faculty!

https://umdearborn.edu/um-dearborn-admissions-blog/truth-about-liberal-arts-debunking-common-myths

In the age of AI, connecting with people face-to-face is more important than ever. Hone your skills this Fall in Public Speaking!

Check out this WDIV video about the new exhibit opening Wednesday in the library!

Metro Detroit artist set to bring mosaic art show to life Michelle Sider’s exhibition will be at U of M Dearborn’s Stamelos Gallery Center

Discover our (JuMP) Journalism and Media Production Program At CASL, stories come to life through JuMP.Hear from faculty and staff about how our Journalism and Media Production program empowers students while building...

Did you write something you're proud of this year? Submit it to the Writing Awards!

The 2026 contest promotes & recognizes excellence in writing among undergraduate students on our campus in these categories across the curriculum:

--Poetry
--Bill Linn Fiction Prize
--Researched Writing
--Creative Non-fiction
--Writing Through Image & Sound
--Writing in the Public Sphere
--First-Year Writing
--Honors Writing
--Scientific/Technical Writing

Tuition scholarships totalling $7,500 will be awarded. Students should consult the contest rules and submit by 5 pm on Friday, May 8.

Writing Awards Writing Awards The University of Michigan-Dearborn Writing Awards promote and recognize excellence in writing among undergraduates.  Awards will be made in the following categories:PoetryBill Linn Fiction PrizeResearched WritingCreative Non-fictionWriting Through Image and SoundWriting in the Publi...

Beloved Journalism and Media Production Professor Tim Kiska just retired. Watch this short video for a recap of Dr. Kiska's remarkable career in his own words!

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