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

Vladimir Pravosudov named Regents’ Outstanding Researcher
Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition

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