The Harold N. Stinson Mathematics and Science Building houses the Stillman College School of Arts and Sciences.
Our talented faculty are experienced professionals who are committed to helping students reach their personal and career goals. Faculty within the School of Arts and Sciences are recognized as excellent teachers and superb mentors who challenge and motivate their students always to do the best, be the best, and have the best.
The School of Arts and Sciences serves the mission of the College via its central role in providing the instruction and the experiences that define liberal arts education. The School consists of the Department of English, Journalism, and Media Communications, the Department of Natural Sciences, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Religion and Theology, and the Department of Social Sciences. Selected majors are offered in most of the areas. In addition, these units provide the interdisciplinary and introductory courses that make up the general education curriculum. Students majoring in the School may pursue programs of study that prepare them for graduate school or for careers in areas specifically related to their areas of study.
Our talented faculty are experienced professionals who are committed to helping students reach their personal and career goals. Faculty within the School of Arts and Sciences are recognized as excellent teachers and superb mentors who challenge and motivate their students always to do the best, be the best, and have the best.
Dr. Tasha Drake is the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Natural Sciences at Stillman College. Since joining the faculty in 2019, she has been committed to fostering academic excellence, expanding research opportunities, and supporting student success.
As both an educator and administrator, Dr. Drake has led initiatives that strengthen undergraduate research, build partnerships with regional and national institutions, and create pathways that prepare students for graduate education and careers in STEM. She has secured and managed externally funded grants that support workforce development, experiential learning, and student engagement.
Dr. Drake earned her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, magna cum laude, from Amherst College and her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University. She remains active in teaching, mentoring, and scientific research while providing strategic leadership for the School of Arts and Sciences. Her commitment to excellence reflects Stillman College’s mission of preparing students to lead lives of purpose, service, and achievement.
