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HELEN AND WILLIAM O’TOOLE DEAN



Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, announced the appointment of Wen Mao, PhD, as the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business, effective August 1, 2023.
Dr. Mao’s career spans more than three decades and encompasses roles as an academician, scholar and administrator. This key appointment is the result of a rigorous national search led by a committee of faculty, administrators, students and alumni. Learn more

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Villanova, Pa., May 8, 2023 - The Villanova School of Business (VSB) has selected Justin G. Gmelich ’90 VSB as the 2023 recipient of The Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, OSA Alumni Medallion. The Bartley Medallion is the highest distinction VSB can bestow to alumni, and is awarded annually to recognize those who have distinguished themselves in their careers while also demonstrating extraordinary service to their communities and to VSB.

Villanova School of Business Wins Three 2023 Hermes Creative Awards
Villanova, Pa., April 26, 2023 – Villanova School of Business (VSB) was selected as a winner of three 2023 Hermes Creative Awards administered by the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP). AMCP judges are industry professionals who look for companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

Villanova School of Business Part-Time MBA Ranked No. 25 by U.S. News & World Report
Villanova, Pa., April 25, 2023 – The Villanova School of Business (VSB) has been ranked No. 25 among the 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools Part-Time MBA by U.S. News & World Report.

Two VSB Students Selected as Poets&Quants 2023 Best & Brightest Business Majors
Villanova, PA, April 11, 2023 – Two Villanova School of Business (VSB) students – Jonah Gavino ’23 VSB and Megan Kempf ’23 VSB – were selected as Poets&Quants 100 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors of 2023. Poets&Quants chose 100 students from the Top 50 undergraduate business programs around the nation who are poised to make an impact as the future leaders of the business world.
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