People
Meet the CAL Community
The people in the CAL community are our greatest strength. We are driven and intelligent, focused on solving the world's most demanding challenges. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment deeply rooted in our core values and social justice.
Our Students
In the College of Arts and Letters, our students are as diverse as they are numerous. They are hardworking, creative, intelligent, committed to their personal development, and passionate about leaving a positive impact on the community. Our students come from various backgrounds and have a wide range of academic and personal interests.
What Our Students Say
Our Faculty
Our faculty are expert scholars and teachers committed to bringing excellence and experience to the classroom. CAL faculty are the cornerstone of the university and critical to the college's mission; we are proud of their extraordinary achievements. They create a global intellectual community as they are engaged in research that serves the university, the community, and the world.
Faculty Spotlight
Esra Tunc is an assistant professor in the Department of the Study of Religion. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Esra is an ethnographer of religion and racial capitalism. Her work interrogates contemporary Islamic and ethical financial technologies while exploring alternative socialities based on care and liberating solidarity.
Our Alumni
CAL alumni are leaders and innovators in the global community, active participants in the life of the college, and strategic partners in our continued success. We have an extensive network of diverse alumni and serve as leaders of transformational change in education, non-profit, medicine, law, government, the corporate sector, the arts, and many other professions. Their valued input helps shape the future of our students.
