The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.
Recent news from the Department of Biology

Elizabeth Leger named 2025 Outstanding Researcher in STEM
The University-level award came with a 119-page award nomination document

Rainy skies and rubber boots: Reporting from the rainforest of Costa Rica
Students from the Reynolds School of Journalism immersed themselves in a weeklong adventure at La Selva Research Station

Pollinator scientists share with local schoolchildren how to 'bee' good environmental stewards
The outreach visit was part of a beekeeping conference