College of
LIBERAL ARTS AND
SCIENCES
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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
Between 1880 and 1920, more than four million Italians journeyed to the United States in search of economic opportunities. While history often focuses on this massive wave of immigration, Luca Cottini, PhD, professor of Italian Studies, flips the narrative in his new book, The Rise of Americanism in Italy, 1888–1919.
New Book by English Professor Tsering Wangmo Reexamines Tibetan Exile and National Identity
Associate Professor Tsering Wangmo, PhD, a scholar of English and Tibetan diasporic studies, has published a new book, The Politics of Sorrow. Focusing on the early years of Tibetan exile life in India and Nepal, this book marks a significant change in the fields of nationalism studies, refugee identity and Tibetan historiography.
Villanova English Professor Offers Candid Take on Fatherhood in New Collection of Essays
What does it mean to care for someone in a world that so often feels broken? In his new collection of essays, Tell Me about Your Bad Guys: Fathering in Anxious Times, (University of Nebraska Press, 2025), Villanova English Professor Michael Dowdy, PhD, turns this question into a deeply personal and literary exploration of fatherhood.
Two Villanova Student-Produced Social Justice Documentaries Premiere This May
Villanova University’s Social Justice Documentary Filmmaking course is renowned for producing impactful films that illuminate vital narratives and many of the films garner both local and national recognition. In spring 2025, student production team Pinctada Pearl Productions will debut two new documentaries, each capturing compelling stories of cultural preservation, community, education, and empowerment.
AT A GLANCE
60+
GRADUATE STUDENTS PRESENT AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES EACH YEAR
94%
OF THE CLASS OF 2024
SECURED OPPORTUNITIES
16
STUDENTS OR ALUMNI EARN FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2025 – 2026
83%
OF STUDENTS SEEKING A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE
88%
OF STUDENTS SEEKING AN INTERNSHIP PARTICIPATED IN AT LEAST ONE
91%
of students seeking a service experience participated in at least one