![](/getmedia/70487be7-9544-4de6-b857-e337b8df97ee/img08.webp?ext=.webp)
Honor the best and brightest liberal arts and sciences undergraduates from 293 top schools across the nation through a highly selective, merit-based invitation process.
![](/getmedia/fc27d7b4-0f41-413f-900a-a639cfb61574/img09.webp?ext=.webp)
Advocate for the importance of liberal arts and sciences education through our National Arts & Sciences Initiative, and equip members with information and tools to thoughtfully engage in American society as leaders, volunteers, and citizens.
![](/getmedia/d565c095-ef71-4b3a-9947-becd99cda0ee/img10@2x.webp?ext=.webp)
Connect members to a diverse network of high achievers, and provide opportunities to participate in engaging events offered by the national office, our local chapters, and alumni associations.
![](/getmedia/ac7bd46b-b1ea-483a-a1b9-2c32932829e9/img11@2x.webp?ext=.webp)
Engage members through quarterly publications, monthly newsletters, and podcasts, providing perspectives on public affairs, literature, science, history, culture, and career development.
![](/getmedia/705a45bb-c269-4f5f-8e7e-33a3adc701ad/img07@2x.webp?ext=.webp)
Recognize the exceptional achievement of writers and scholars in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics to show how curiosity and creativity cultivated by a liberal arts and sciences education are essential to making the most of life's experiences and should be available to everyone.