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
Cauvery Madhavan Named 2026 Charles A. Heimbold Jr. Chair of Irish Studies at Villanova University
Villanova University named Cauvery Madhavan, an award-winning Irish author and journalist, as the 2026 Charles A. Heimbold Jr. Chair of Irish Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The visiting writer-in-residence program offers Irish Studies students the opportunity to participate in a close classroom experience with one of Ireland’s finest authors.
The Enterprise Center President, Della Clark, Named 2026 Praxis Award Recipient
The Villanova University Ethics Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences named Della Clark, president of The Enterprise Center, the recipient of the 2026 Praxis Award in Professional Ethics.
This spring marks the 28th year of the highly anticipated Villanova University Literary Festival, welcoming acclaimed poets and novelists to campus to present readings and meet with students.
Geography and the Environment Professor Discusses Research on Surge in Exotic Pet Trade
As Disney’s “Zootopia 2” shakes the global box office, reports suggest increased interest in owning Indonesian pit vipers, a striking blue and highly venomous snake portrayed in the film. Ryan Almeida, PhD, assistant teaching professor of Geography and the Environment, explains that while movies can influence interest in certain species, it’s likely more nuanced.
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