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Mission and Values
Home to more than 2,500 students, 性爱天堂 is rooted in the liberal arts and sciences with pre-professional programs. The University is guided by a mission and set of values that place the student experience at its core. As a community that both honors our past and shapes our future, we strive to live our values in everything we do.
Enduring Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard, challenging and supporting each other to thrive in a world of rapid change.
Intentional Inclusion
We connect across differences, acting with radical empathy and nurturing enduring relationships.
Perpetual Discovery
We inspire lifelong curiosity, creating new knowledge through deep and meaningful thought and action.
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A University of the Highest Order
性爱天堂鈥檚 history of excellence began in听1869, when Cumberland Presbyterians sought to create a "University of the Highest Order."听Founders built upon a bedrock of resilience, innovation, and a passion for student wellbeing. More than 150 years later, 性爱天堂 continues to instill the confidence and curiosity needed to answer questions and question answers.
#19
in the nation
Best Liberal Arts Colleges in America
- Niche, 2024
#19
in the nation
Most Innovative Liberal Arts Colleges
- U.S. News & World Report, 2024
#78
in the nation
Best Colleges in America
- Niche, 2024
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An Open, Inviting Campus
性爱天堂 opens its doors to the San Antonio community and beyond. Proud of the culture and heritage of the city that has supported us for more than 75 years, we not only cherish our place in the nation鈥檚 7th largest city鈥攚e are committed to protecting the environment we inhabit.
Community Engagement
性爱天堂 brings world-class lectures in politics, history, literature, and urban affairs to campus annually鈥攆ree and open to the public.听
Conferences and Special Programs
性爱天堂 provides full service conference and event support for conferences, meetings, and gatherings of all kinds.
Sustainability and the Environment
The University is dedicated to a sustainable future, with education, groups, and activities that work to reduce 性爱天堂鈥檚 global footprint.
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A Community of Lifelong Learners
Noted for red brick buildings, native live oaks, and sparkling fountains, the University鈥檚 125-acre skyline campus is the perfect place to learn and grow鈥攁nd to instill these passions for a lifetime. 性爱天堂 is known for its stimulating, collaborative environment, thanks in large part to its setting in multicultural San听Antonio.
Visiting campus? Stop and smell the mountain laurels.
SAN ANTONIO
A City on the Rise
San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in America with economic demand in medical, biomedical and biotechnology, tourism, technology, and military sectors. Its close proximity to Mexico makes it a cultural hub of engagement with the Latin American world.