College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Psychology Student Lands Princeton Neuroscience Internship
Gianna Perez ’19 got involved in significant research from the get-go. more...
Lisa Rodrigues Awarded $540,092 from National Science Foundation
The grant supports her research in coral conservation and management. more...
Twelve Villanovans Awarded Fulbright Scholarships for 2017-18
Eleven are from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. more...
Inside an Interdisciplinary Lab
Emily Doe ’18 and Anthony Poltronetti ’18 are researching the chemical attack of a fungus. more...
A Network of Opportunity
Students engage directly with alumni and pursue their professional passions. more...
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Daniel Mark Elected Chairman of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Villanova University assistant professor of Political Science Daniel Mark has been elected chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom read more
New Research by Villanova Biology Professor Shows Protective Value of Mangroves for Coastlines
Villanova University Biology Professor Samantha Chapman played a key role in a recently published NASA-funded research study about a new solution to coastal wetland protection. read more
Four Villanova Students Receive Scholarships for Summer Irish Study Abroad
Four students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have received scholarships for study abroad in Ireland this summer. Three will take part in the Abbey Theatre Summer Studio, a partnership between the world-renowned Abbey Theatre in Dublin and Villanova University’s Center for Irish Studies. read more
Dean of Graduate Studies Wins Award for Best Public Management Research Article
Christine K. Palus, PhD, dean of Graduate Studies in Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, won the Beryl Radin award from the Public Management Research Association. read more
Twelve Villanovans Awarded Fulbright Scholarships for 2017-18
Eleven of the 12 Villanovans awarded 2017-18 Fulbright U.S. Student Grants are from CLAS. The Fulbright Program is a prestigious international education exchange program sponsored by the United States government. read more
Villanova University Awarded $200,000 Grant from Henry Luce Foundation
Villanova University has received a two-year grant of $200,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation to support an interdisciplinary network of scholars exploring the intersection of religion and politics. Vincent Lloyd, PhD, associate professor of Theology and Religious Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will be a key leader of the project. read more
The Conversation
“Fixing a toxic culture like Uber’s requires more than just a new CEO”
Katina Sawyer, PhD and Christian Thoroughgood, PhD (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
New York Times
“Review: The Unspeakable Pain of an African-American Afterlife”
James Ijames (Theatre)
Wall Street Journal
"Endgame in the Pacific"
Marc Gallicchio, PhD (History)
Salon Talks
"Interview with Patrick Markey"
Patrick Markey, PhD (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
Philadelphia Inquirer
“Need a beach read? 16 great choices”
Alan Drew (English)
The Press-Enterprise
“Those who vote early may not be aware of this potential drawback”
John Johannes, PhD (Political Science)
Gizmodo
“Neptune's Rings Are Tragically Underrated”
Edward Guinan, PhD (Astrophysics and Planetary Science)
Cheddar TV
“Tornados are in Our Future”
Stephen Strader, PhD (Geography and the Environment)
Catholic Philly
“As Trump and the pope meet, peace offerings in person and via Twitter”
Massimo Faggioli, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
The Daily Dot
“13-year-old enters rehab for compulsive YouTube viewing”
Patrick Markey, PhD (Psychological and Brain Sciences)
The Christian Science Monitor
“New study asks why some American forests are moving West”
Adam Langley, PhD (Biology)
Wall Street Journal
“The Best New Mysteries”
Alan Drew (English)
CNN
“What's wrong with too many white men in one place?”
Gordon Coonfield, PhD (Communication)
The Catholic Spirit
“As Trump and Pope Francis meet, peace offerings in person and via Twitter”
Massimo Faggioli, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
PHYS.ORG
“Research finds tornado damage impact could triple by end of 21st century”
Stephen Strader, PhD (Geography and the Environment)
The Atlantic
“The Pontiff Versus the Mogul”
Massimo Faggioli, PhD (Theology and Religious Studies)
