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Dean Leonidas G. Bachas
Recent Posts
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Celebrating Our Success
May 11, 2012
On May 11, we will confer more than 800 baccalaureate, 128 master's and 49 doctoral degrees to men and women who have completed rigorous academic journeys within the College of Arts and Sciences. I congratulate our graduates, and I offer my thanks to the families and friends who have supported these students throughout their educational endeavors. I also commend our faculty, who have inspired and nurtured these students while challenging them to reach new goals.
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Committed to Diversity
March 19, 2012
As the University of Miami continues its semester-long Unity in Diversity celebration, I am proud to reaffirm the College of Arts and Sciences’ commitment to nurturing a thriving multicultural community. As the largest and most academically varied unit within the university, the college plays an important role in ensuring that students, faculty, and staff embrace the principles of intellectual and cultural diversity, which encourage innovation and creativity.
UM is truly a vibrant mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our students hail from more than 110 countries and a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Our faculty is also among the most diverse of major private research universities. The Princeton Review has repeatedly ranked UM as one of the nation’s top universities for cultural diversity.
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Giving Thanks for a Successful Semester
December 19, 2011
As I reflect on the accomplishments of Arts & Sciences students, faculty and staff this fall, I am reminded that our college has many reasons to be thankful at the end of another successful semester.
We are thankful for our students, who have proven exceptional ambassadors for the University of Miami. We are proud of our entering students, who continued a decade-long trend of earning higher SAT scores, which reflects both their promise as scholars and the increasing prominence of the College of Arts and Sciences. We also congratulate our December graduates, who have fulfilled their own promise, garnering accolades from the classroom to the playing field and serving admirably on campus, throughout Miami, and around the world.
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Opportunities at the College of Arts and Sciences
September 22, 2011
With the fall semester in full swing, now is a good time for all of us to take stock of where we are as a college, and to plan to use the remarkable resources here on campus.
We are all aware that the University of Miami ranked 38 in the 2012 U.S. News & World Report survey, a rise of nine positions over last year and a continuation of a decade of progress. This commitment to academic excellence is what defines a great institution, and the College of Arts & Sciences is an important part of that endeavor.
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Congratulations to the 2010-11 Cooper Fellows
May 10, 2011
I am pleased to announce the appointment of three outstanding faculty members as new Cooper Fellow Recipients: Professors David Janos, Roger Leblanc, and Amie Thomasson. The three-year appointment recognizes and rewards some of our most valuable faculty members who have shown excellence in contributing to our core missions of scholarship, teaching, and service. The Cooper Fellow recipients are expected to continue using the title beyond the formal three-year appointment.
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Tragedy in Japan
March 16, 2011
The sad news from Japan makes us think how fragile is this earth we live on. I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to each of you, especially those who have family members and friends in Japan. As a College, we unite to help and bring comfort to those in need. If you know of a faculty member or a staff member affected by this tragedy, please do not hesitate to share with us.
Best regards,
Leonidas G. Bachas, Dean -
Importance of a Liberal Arts Education
January 31, 2011
Today, a liberal arts education is more important than ever — enabling students to integrate principles from across the arts and humanities, social and natural sciences, and other disciplines. At the University of Miami, this approach to learning is central to our educational philosophy. By integrating classroom and laboratory learning experiences with curricular and co-curricular activities, we empower our students not only to excel in their chosen careers but also to become professionals ready to compete in this global market.
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New Semester Greetings
January 3, 2011
Greetings to each and every one of you. As we embark in this new 2011 year, I want to thank you for your support during my transition from the University of Kentucky to University of Miami. I am fortunate to find a College with great colleagues and students. I am looking forward to our work together as we strive to move the College forward in the years to come.
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