College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences provides students with a broad and interconnected education in the arts, humanities, language, literature, and the social and behavioral sciences.
Through its four divisions, the college offers 10 major programs, 17 minor programs, three master’s programs, and courses that fulfill professional preparation requirements of other institutions of higher education.
The college also has a long tradition of sponsoring or co-sponsoring major conferences
on important academic, intellectual, educational, community, and public policy issues.
These include the CLASS Annual Research Conference, the Regional Language Arts Conference,
the CLASS Colloquium Series, the University of Guam Film Festival.
CLASS News & Announcements
Latest Newsletters
Newsletter Archive
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2024 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2024 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2023 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2023 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2022 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2022 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2021 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2021 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2020 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2020 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2019 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2018 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2018 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2017 CLASS Newsletter
- Fanuchånan (Fall) 2016 CLASS Newsletter
- Fañomnåkan (Spring) 2015 CLASS Newsletter
UOG's top stories of 2025 highlight student success, major milestones, academic honors, and global impact.
The University of Guam conferred degrees to 199 students during its Fanuchånan (Fall) 2025 Commencement Ceremony held Sunday at the Calvo Field House. The event marked the culmination of years of academic effort, resilience, and personal growth for UOG's newest graduates.
The University of Guam community will celebrate a milestone in global learning and student scholarship with the local launch of The Loom and the Offering: Learning from the Woven and the Sacred in Bali and Beyond
The University of Guam's College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences will host Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Manny Crisostomo for "The Long View: Decades of Visual Storytelling" on December 17, 2025. The presentation highlights nearly 50 years of imagery documenting CHamoru culture, Pacific Island communities, and Crisostomo's award-winning career in photojournalism. The event is free and open to the public.
The University of Guam Faculty Senate is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Palulap Medallion Award, one of UOG's highest honors recognizing individuals in the Guam community who exemplify academic freedom, integrity, shared governance, and principled leadership. The award, inspired by the legendary navigator Palulap, will be presented during the Fanuchånan 2026 Faculty Convocation. Nominations close on February 18, 2026.
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Upcoming Events
See below for upcoming events.
Visit the university calendar for UOG Events.
Activities
Nomination Submission Deadline for Palulap Medallion Award
Wednesday, 02/18/2026, 5:00 PM
CLASS Dean's Office:
Takawo K-Dee
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Fernandez Doreen
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Castro "Nicky" M. Nichole
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Bassett K. Jasmine
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Adonay Emann
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CLASS Dean and Associate Dean:
Sellmann D. James
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Cruz F. Mary Therese
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CLASS Student Success
Guide to your first year at UOG
Provided by the DEAL Writing Center for the Triton Academy.
Read success stories from students and alumni from the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. For more student success stories, see UOG's Student Spotlights.
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