The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, is a private Episcopal liberal arts college located on 13,000 acres atop the Cumberland Plateau in Sewanee, Tennessee. Founded in 1857 and owned by 28 dioceses of the Episcopal Church, it comprises the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Theology, and the School of Letters, an innovative master's program in English and creative writing. The university is known for its strong liberal arts education and commitment to preparing students for engaged global citizenship.
