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IN THE MEDIA | Looking for an Innovative Way You Can Help Migrants and Refugees?
Philadelphia Magazine
A Philadelphia Magazine sponsored article about Villanova's new 100% online Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates (VIISTA) certificate program. This new program starting Fall 2020 seeks to help transform the legal services experience for migrants and refugees.
IN THE MEDIA | Boost Your Résumé in Less Than 3 Days at These 5 Local Bootcamps
Philadelphia Magazine
A Philadelphia Magazine sponsored article featuring five upcoming short courses and bootcamps running through the spring semester at Villanova University. Course topics include human resources, project management, leadership and management.
IN THE MEDIA | What It’s Like Going Back to School in Your 30s — And Beyond
Philadelphia Magazine
A Philadelphia Magazine sponsored article featuring two current College of Professional Studies students, John Weinberger and Nick Langan. It is always the right time to go back to school to complete your bachelor's degree. Transformation has no age limit.
Villanova University has announced the launch of a new online program to educate and train individuals to advocate for and serve migrants and refugees. This program—Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates (VIISTA)—will cover migration from an interdisciplinary perspective, preparing advocates to provide support, including legal assistance, to migrants and refugees.
IN THE MEDIA | College is not just for young students | Opinion
Philadelphia Inquirer
Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, Dean of Villanova's College of Professional Studies authored an opinion piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighting the unique motivations of and opportunities for adult students returning to school.