Welcome to the School of Liberal Arts
I am delighted to welcome you to the School of Liberal Arts at Siena University.
With over 40 academic programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences to choose from, you have the freedom to explore what interests you, discover new passions, and define your own path. Our classes will help you explore what it means to be human. By examining our shared history, the diversity of our intellectual and creative expressions, and the complexity of our social structures, you will learn how we connect, how we create meaning, and how we navigate our shared existence. Understanding the human experience is not just an academic pursuit; it is the foundation for understanding ourselves and our place in the world.
The world is changing, and no one can predict every future opportunity or challenge that you will face in your personal, public, and professional lives. But we can make sure that you will be prepared to meet them. Beyond acquiring broad-based knowledge and specialized expertise, you will develop the essential skills that form the foundation for personal, public, and professional success. Siena University boasts the highest job placement rate in New York State. Why? Because our classes empower you to think critically, communicate clearly, and lead collaboratively. Inspired by the incredible diversity of human experience, you will learn to synthesize multiple perspectives and bring creativity, innovation, and ethics to every opportunity and challenge that you face.
Rooted in our Catholic and Franciscan tradition, the intellectually rich and academically rigorous programs in the School of Liberal Arts are meant to bring you together with everyone in the Siena academic community to collaborate, grow, and build a more humble, just, and peaceable world. This shared journey encourages deep self-awareness, reflection, and empathy, as well as a commitment to social and environmental justice. I hope that studying what makes us human will put you on the path to a lifetime of intellectual and personal growth – one that will improve your quality of life, now and in the future.
Joshua Alexander, PhD