UArizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

UArizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences In the University of Arizona College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, we study people and their connections with each other and the world.

Our Vision: A Just World, Together. The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences — “The People College” — focuses on advancing fundamental research on the human condition. Its research on people makes a difference and addresses issues related to healthy families and secure communities, global conflict and poverty, and environmental change. SBS also equips its more than 6,500 students with the critical thinking and problem-solving tools they will need to tackle these important issues. With eight graduate programs ranked in the top 25 nationwide, SBS is home to some of the UA’s most prestigious departments. SBS units include Anthropology, Communication, Gender and Women’s Studies, Geography and Development, Government and Public Policy (including the National Institute for Civil Discourse), History, Information Resources and Library Science, Journalism, Judaic Studies, Late Medieval and Reformation Studies, Latin American Studies, Linguistics, Mexican American Studies, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Middle Eastern and North African Studies, Philosophy (including the Center for the Philosophy of Freedom), Sociology, the Southwest Center, and the Southwest Institute for Research on Women.

  As AI continues to evolve, so do the ethical questions surrounding its use.This week, we're featuring Trevor Hedberg, ...
10/02/2026


As AI continues to evolve, so do the ethical questions surrounding its use.
This week, we're featuring Trevor Hedberg, associate professor of practice in Philosophy, who explores AI ethics, fairness, accountability and the responsibilities we have as AI users.
Read the full Q&A to learn how philosophy can help us navigate the challenges of AI.

The University of Arizona The University of Arizona W. A. Franke Honors College

SBS AI Series | Q&A with Trevor Hedberg: Ethics and AI Sept. 24, 2026 Image Artificial intelligence is changing rapidly, but understanding its impact requires looking beyond the technology itself. Across the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, our faculty are examining AI through the lenses o...

Check out the latest issue of our research newsletter, SBS Impact. In this issue, we explore how SBS faculty are studyin...
10/01/2026

Check out the latest issue of our research newsletter, SBS Impact. In this issue, we explore how SBS faculty are studying the impact of artificial intelligence on our lives and using AI to facilitate important discoveries. Together, We Navigate an AI World.
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 We’re celebrating five SBS faculty members who received 2026 University of Arizona Luminaries Outstanding Faculty Award...
09/25/2026


We’re celebrating five SBS faculty members who received 2026 University of Arizona Luminaries Outstanding Faculty Awards!
Congratulations to Anna Ochoa O’Leary, Brian Mayer, Elizabeth Oglesby, Andrea Gerlak and Louise Roth for being recognized for their excellence in teaching, research, outreach, leadership and mentoring.
From environmental health and human rights to migration, mentoring, teaching and research on gender and health, their work demonstrates the many ways SBS faculty make an impact at the University and beyond.
Help us congratulate our outstanding faculty!
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The University of Arizona UofA Sociology School of Global Studies University of Arizona - Mexican American Studies Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy

Luminaries: Five SBS Faculty Receive 2026 University Awards of Distinction Monday Image Congratulations to our five SBS professors who have received prestigious Luminaries Outstanding Faculty Awards in 2026 from the University of Arizona in recognition of excellence in teaching, research, leadership...

  Meet Chris Lukinbeal, geography professor and founding director of the GIST Program! Explore his innovative research, ...
09/18/2026

Meet Chris Lukinbeal, geography professor and founding director of the GIST Program! Explore his innovative research, from Cosmic Explorer to film geography, and how he prepares students for real-world challenges.

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Meet Chris Lukinbeal, professor of geography and founding director ...

  Congratulations to Rain Liu, recipient of the SBS International Research Award!Rain Liu, assistant professor in the De...
09/11/2026

Congratulations to Rain Liu, recipient of the SBS International Research Award!

Rain Liu, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, is being recognized for her outstanding contributions to international research and scholarship.

Through more than a decade of international fieldwork, her research explores how culture shapes communication, environmental stewardship and social decision-making across cultures and national contexts. 🌎

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09/05/2026
  : Meet Hsain Ilahiane!Hsain Ilahiane, professor of Middle Eastern and North African Studie sand associate director of ...
09/04/2026

: Meet Hsain Ilahiane!
Hsain Ilahiane, professor of Middle Eastern and North African Studie sand associate director of the School of Global Studies,, brings a unique perspective to the conversation about artificial intelligence.
In the first Q&A of our new AI series, Ilahiane explores how culture, politics and local knowledge shape the way AI is developed and used—and asks important questions about whose knowledge is represented and who gets to shape AI’s future.

The University of Arizona UA School of Middle Eastern and North African Studies School of Global Studies

SBS AI Series | Q&A with Hsain Ilahiane: How Culture Shapes AI Aug. 27, 2026 Image Artificial intelligence is changing rapidly, but understanding its impact requires looking beyond the technology itself. Across the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, our faculty are examining AI through the l...

Established in the fall of 2024, the School of Global Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Un...
09/01/2026

Established in the fall of 2024, the School of Global Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona brings together a remarkable range of programs, perspectives, and expertise under one academic roof.

The school’s redesigned Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies, which launches in fall 2026, reflects the way students increasingly want to learn: by engaging with big global questions while developing expertise in a particular region, community or thematic area.

School of Global Studies B.A. Expands with Eight Specialized Emphases Aug. 28, 2026 Image School of Global Studies Established in the fall of 2024, the School of Global Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona brings together a remarkable range of progr...

A new sign. A meaningful celebration of language and culture.Join us Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Haury Building as we honor...
09/01/2026

A new sign. A meaningful celebration of language and culture.
Join us Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. at the Haury Building as we honor the Chemehuevis of CRIT with a new sign featuring the Chemehuevi language.
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The University of Arizona UA School of Anthropology Agnese Nelms Haury Program

Image When 9 – 10 a.m., Sept. 4, 2026 eventAdd to Calendar Add Event to Calendar Sign Unveiling Ceremony at the Haury Building featuring CRIT Chemehuevi Language 9 – 10 a.m., Sept. 4, 2026 Select your calendar type below: Google iCal File Outlook Enterprise (Office 365) Outlook Personal (outlook...

 Welcome our 2026 SBS faculty! From AI and misinformation to archaeology, environmental resilience, communication, socia...
08/28/2026


Welcome our 2026 SBS faculty! From AI and misinformation to archaeology, environmental resilience, communication, social justice and more, our newest faculty bring diverse expertise to SBS.

Welcome 2026 New SBS Faculty! Tuesday Image Welcome to our new faculty members, whose diverse expertise and experience reflect the breadth and depth of research, teaching, and community engagement that define the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Our scholars explore topics including archae...

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