The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences is to promote ethical research and education that lays a strong foundation for clear, forward thinking, purposeful action and true understanding through a liberal arts education. Our students and faculty freely investigate the profound questions of meaning and truth in their search for beauty and transcendence, discovering the best in themselves along the way. We tap into our rich traditions to propose innovative, hopeful responses to contemporary challenges. With a basis in Catholic social teaching, we provide the kind of education that allows our students to lead by serving humankind in their communities, their nations, and the world.
Our bold plan is to build areas of excellence that allow us to fulfill our mission while clearly signaling our priorities and distinctiveness. These areas of excellence will address contemporary questions and challenges that require going beyond the specialization of a single discipline. They will provide our students with a distinctive and compelling education, while continuing to build a world-class faculty.
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