College of
LIBERAL ARTS AND
SCIENCES
DISCOVER YOUR PASSION
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has been the intellectual heart of Villanova since the University’s founding in 1842. With more than 40 academic departments and programs offering undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as doctoral programs in Philosophy and Theology, CLAS provides a rich, rigorous and diverse educational experience.
Faculty in the College are teacher-scholars. They are thought leaders in their fields, pursuing research at the forefront of knowledge creation, and are equally committed to excellence in teaching—integrating their research into the classroom and inviting students to partner with them on studies and publications.
The College’s multidisciplinary curriculum encourages creativity and innovation. Students develop critical thinking and strong communication skills, preparing them to be ethical leaders with a passion for making a positive impact on the world.
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COLLEGE NEWS
Rita Sogoti '26 CLAS Awarded Prestigious Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship
Villanova University junior Rita Sogoti '26, a Criminology major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been selected by The Council on International Educational Exchange and the African American Irish Diaspora Network for the 2025 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship. Sogoti will join a diverse cohort of 12 high-achieving students who will participate in an eight-week international internship program in Dublin, Ireland.
Villanova University English Professor Alice Dailey, PhD, is the author of a new book, Mother of Stories, a captivating memoir and artful examination of family, love and the power of storytelling.
Villanova University’s Center for Irish Studies Hosts the North American Premiere of Lost Lear
The Center for Irish Studies at Villanova University presents the North American premiere of Lost Lear, a contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear, on Feb. 13 and 15, 2025, in the Topper Theater of the John and Joan Mullen Center for Performing Arts on Villanova’s campus.
Villanova Education and Counseling Professors Redefine College Readiness in New Book
Villanova University’s Education and Counseling faculty Stacey Havlik, PhD, and Krista Malott, PhD, deliver a fresh approach to postsecondary preparation in their new book, School Counselor Resource Series: Skill Building for Postsecondary Success.
AT A GLANCE
60+
GRADUATE STUDENTS PRESENT AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES EACH YEAR
94%
OF THE CLASS OF 2023
SECURED OPPORTUNITIES
14
STUDENTS OR ALUMNI EARN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2024 – 2025
81%
OF STUDENTS SEEKING A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE
89%
OF STUDENTS SEEKING AN INTERNSHIP PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE
96%
of students seeking a service experience participated in at least one