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Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences

Message from the Dean

"Let the gritty reality of this world into their lives,
so they can learn to feel it, think about it critically,
respond to its suffering, and engage it constructively."

Father Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, Former Superior General of the Society of Jesus

It is USF's vision as a premier Jesuit Catholic, urban University with a global perspective to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world.  In order to realize this vision, we likewise encourage our students to understand the "gritty realities" of this world in order to be moved to remedy them.

Leading the way in this effort are our outstanding faculty.  In recent years, our teacher-scholars have garnered unprecedented national recognition-winning national awards; receiving major new grants and prestigious Fulbright scholarships; and premiering in major art venues and film festivals around the globe. more...


 
 
  USF Sociologist Wins Guggenheim
Professor of Sociology Josh Gamson wins national Guggenheim Fellowship for scholastic research and artistic creation.
 
       
  USF Professor's Research is Lies
Professor of Psychology Maureen O’Sullivan's research on social emotional intelligence is the basis for the popular television crime series "Lie to Me."
 
       
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Art + Architecture presents NEW CLIMATES: the 10th Thacher Student Showcase, May 8, 2009, May 8-July 3, 2009, Thacher Gallery.

   
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The Lane Center invites you to their 2009 Summer Lecture Series with Margaret O'Brien Steinfels, Wednesdays (July 8, 15 & 22, 2009), 5:00-6:30pm, Xavier Hall, Fromm Hall.

 

 

 

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