Centers, Institutes and Arts

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Global Thought Leaders from the Hilltop

From sustainability to social justice, the university’s centers and institutes embody our commitment to providing discourse on thought-provoking topics. With innovation and collaboration, they serve as engaging hubs pushing the boundaries of traditional academics.

A student tables for the Kozmetsky Center of Excellence in the Munday Library. They stand behind a branded table with various information about the Kozmetsky Center on the table while they talk to another student.

Kozmetsky Center of Excellence

Working with non-profit organizations, public officials, leading scholars and media experts, the center provides a forum for solving some of our world’s most challenging public issues.

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Center for Teaching Excellence

The center promotes engaged and effective teaching that cultivates academic rigor, an international perspective and personalized learning experiences.

i4 students and staff, many of whom are wearing i4-branded T-shirts, stand together for a group photo and make toppers up hand signs. They stand on the patio of the John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center, with the buildings red walls behind them.

Institute for Interdisciplinary Science (i4)

An educational framework that prepares students for the 4th industrial revolution via paid internships and scholarships for credentialing and supports faculty via professional development, grants and research opportunity awards, in addition to a lecture series featuring distinguished guest speakers.

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Wild Basin Creative Research Center

An innovative field research station within a beautiful nature preserve that hosts programs offering opportunities for all to connect with the natural world.

A piece of artwork depicting a cross, symbols of the Brothers of the Holy Cross, and colorful squares at The Holy Cross Institute. The artwork is made of different colored fabrics with a cross anchoring everything together in the middle. The artwork is on a white brick wall.

The Holy Cross Institute

Educating minds and cultivating hearts, The Holy Cross Institute is committed to fostering the Holy Cross Mission through the transformational work of Catholic education.