With roles from the Trinity Killer on Dexter to Dr. Dick Solomon on 3rd Rock from the Sun, consummate actor John Lithgow has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and Tony awards for both comedic and dramatic roles on stage and screen. Lithgow is a prominent spokesperson for the national report, The Heart of the Matter, on the necessity of the arts and humanities.

The College of Arts and Humanities is a partner with the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Heart of the Matter campaign.