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Villanova Faculty Share Their Expertise on the Coronavirus Pandemic
During this unprecedented time with the public looking for the latest accurate and timely information on coronavirus (COVID-19), Villanova University faculty have been active in sharing their expertise on various aspects of the pandemic.
Villanova University Appoints Michele Marcolongo, PhD, PE, as the Drosdick Endowed Dean of the College of Engineering
Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced the appointment of Michele Marcolongo, PhD, PE, as the Drosdick Endowed Dean of the College of Engineering, effective July 31. Dr. Marcolongo’s engineering career spans more than three decades and encompasses roles as an academician, researcher, administrator, inventor and entrepreneur. read more
National Association of Catholic Nurses - USA to host, with Villanova Nursing as event partner, the 2022 Quadrennial World Congress of Catholic Nurses
The National Association of Catholic Nurses – USA (NACN-USA) has been selected to host the 2022 International Catholic Committee of Nurses and Medico-Social Assistants (CICIAMS) XXI World Congress. The World Congress will be held August 2-4 on the campus of Villanova University (Villanova, PA, USA), with the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing as an event partner, announced CICIAMS President Geraldine McSweeney at an agreement signing held today in Driscoll Hall, home of the College of Nursing. read more
Villanova Engineering Mentoring Program, VESTED, Introduces Philadelphia High School Students to Careers in Engineering
Each winter, 50 students in grades 9-12, mostly from Philadelphia, spend seven Saturdays at the Villanova Engineering, Science, Technology, Enrichment and Development program (VESTED), exploring the world through a career lens in engineering. read more
The Villanova Art Gallery and the Villanova Center for Irish Studies Present: Beyond the Words: Portraits of Irish Writers, An Exhibit by Photographer Robin Hiteshew
The island of Ireland is known for its outsized literary tradition: Its novelists, poets, and playwrights have produced many of the world’s most significant works, across centuries, genres, and styles. As a student of that grand tradition, Philadelphia-area photographer Robin Hiteshew has made a decades-long project of capturing the images—and even the essences—of as many contemporary Irish writers as he can. read more
Villanova University Presents 2020 Praxis Award in Professional Ethics to Social Justice Champion and Human Rights Activist Stewart Kwoh, Esq
The Villanova University Ethics Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has named Stewart Kwoh, Esq., founder of the nation’s largest Asian-American Civil Rights organization, the recipient of the 2020 Praxis Award in Professional Ethics. read more
Research from Villanova University Engineering Professor Unveils the Evolution of the Design of Boats with Sails
New research findings show how the shape of boats has evolved over thousands of years to a single design: height equals length. This is a striking finding because the evolution happened regardless of purpose, culture or age, explains Sylvie Lorente, PhD, College of Engineering Chair Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Villanova University, coauthor of “Convergent Evolution of Boats with Sails,” published online Feb. 17 in Scientific Reports. read more
Villanova Education Professor’s New Book Seeks to Better Understand “The New Student Activists”
A new book by Jerusha Conner, PhD, associate professor of Education at Villanova University, examines what it means to be a student activist today and the factors on and off college campuses that have led to this new generation of activists. read more
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Villanova Professor’s New Book Examines Effects of Literary Genre on White Supremacy in the Post-emancipation US
At a time when white supremacy is front and center in US headlines, a Villanova professor is tackling the topic from a fresh perspective in a new book. Travis M. Foster, PhD, offers an important new study of popular literature’s role in refashioning and resisting white supremacy in an emergent post-emancipation climate. read more
Villanova in the Media
- For Shut-In Pilgrims, the World’s Holiest Sites Are a Click Away (New York Times)
- Trump’s Break With China Has Deadly Consequences (The Atlantic)
- So, Now You’re In Video Meetings: The Do’s And Don’ts (Forbes)
- A Philly woman was in prison for life. Villanova students, and one weird coincidence, helped get her out. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
- Schools, libraries and gyms are shut down. Why are some churches still open? (Deseret News)
- Economist’s Advice for Waiters and Tipped Workers: Submit Unemployment Claims Now (NBC 10)
- Is U.S.-China Cooperation on COVID-19 Still Possible? (China File)
- Iran uses teleconsultation via WhatsApp to screen, triage for COVID-19 (MD Alert)
- As a Coronavirus Recession Looms, These Metros Are On the Front Lines (Realtor)
- Reset your routine, keep your energy up, and stay motivated while social distancing (Brownwood Bulletin)
- 6 Ways to be Indispensable in Your Marketing Position (4th Estate Wire)