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Curiosity Opens New Pathways

Hear from the faculty and students who chose this program.

I've always had curiosity and wonder about our true potential. CIIS allows human beings to dream bigger and break out of the habits of lower expectations.”

Matthew D. Segall Associate Professor, Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness

Curiosity about life and work of Sri Aurobindo and how our society, political structures, and educational structures could allow us to exist in coherence and harmony.”

Daria Grigoreva Ph.D. Class of 2026, Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness

I was and remain fascinated by existence. I was drawn by amazement and astonishment at existence itself, and found a community that understood that astonishment.”

Jacob Sherman Professor and Chair, Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness

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Department in Action

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At the 2026 Scholarship Dinner, CIIS students and donors gathered to celebrate the journeys that generous giving makes possible.

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What if the questions that draw us to learning could also reshape who we become? Across disciplines and life paths, curiosity emerges as sacred work, an opening into connection, healing, and transformation.