Where Human Knowledge Meets Creative Possibility

Berkeley is a fearless leader in the humanities and a catalyst for the arts, advancing knowledge, embodied practice, and public engagement from the Bay Area to the world.

The Arts & Humanities at UC Berkeley are recognized as among the best in the world. Across 19 departments and 14 research units, our faculty and students study every dimension of the human experience from the ancient past to the anticipated future.

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Divisional Highlights

A Constellation for the Arts

As the demand for the the arts grows, we must ensure that our resources match the potential of our students and faculty.

World Humanities Report

Read Dean Sara Guyer's final director's report: Strategies for Persistence in a World under Duress. (PDF)

Languages at UC Berkeley

Berkeley is a leader in language instruction — offering courses in more than 60 languages every semester.

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Museum Highlight: The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art & Life

About the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at UC Berkeley

Awards & Announcements

May 22, 2026

May 22
Philosophy Assistant Professors Ezra Rubenstein and Verónica Gomez Sanchez awarded the 2026 Sanders Prize in Metaphysics

May 7, 2026

May 07
Fumi Okiji appointed as new Director of the Arts Research Center

April 7, 2026

Apr 07
Brandi Wilkins Catanese, Associate Professor in the Division for Arts and Humanities wins the 2026 Chancellor Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence and Equity
Apr 07
Grace Erny, Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek and Roman Studies wins the 2026 Faculty Award for Outstanding Mentorship of GSIs
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