THE VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE
The ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥ Experience in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences creates intellectually inspired, morally grounded graduates who have a global perspective and are prepared to lead, innovate, solve problems and work collaboratively in any endeavor.
Our students’ academic journey is both challenging and rewarding—enabling students to discover truth and meaning through knowledge exploration that goes beyond subject matter expertise to the realm of insight and wisdom.
At CLAS, student success occurs both inside and outside the classroom. Internships at top organizations prepare our CLAS graduates for careers that require creativity, analytical skills and communication expertise. As a result, our alumni are shapers of our economy and culture.

“Through the 2025 Frederick Douglass-Daniel O’Connell Global Internship opportunity, I hope to gain new perspectives and skills to help my goal of becoming an immigration lawyer.â€
– Rita Sogoti ’26 CLAS
Conducting mentored research with our outstanding faculty can be a transformational experience. From the time students start at ¸ÌéÙÖ±²¥, they can work side-by-side with faculty who are advancing knowledge that has a real-world impact.
“Not only have I been able to learn how to conduct research in the social sciences due to the mentorship of Professor Duque, but he has guided me in making decisions that are relevant to my future plans.â€
– Cathleen Kurshner ’28 CLAS

STUDENT RESOURCES
88%
of undergraduate students seeking an internship participate in at least one
83%
of students seeking a research experience participated in at least one