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Villanova 'Idea Hackathon' Aims to Address Poverty through Blockchain Technology
Interdisciplinary teams of students from across Villanova University’s schools and colleges will come together Nov. 15-17 for an ‘idea hackathon’ to examine poverty as a global epidemic and develop design solutions for tackling the issue using blockchain technology.
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How Children Reason About Disagreements Shaped by School Curriculum
Research from Deena Weisberg, PhD, and her colleagues found the type of curriculum first graders received influenced how children evaluated decisions. The study was recently published in the Journal of Cognition and Development. read more
Villanova Social Justice Documentary, Sankofa, Takes Home Gold Medal at Student Academy Awards
The Villanova University student-produced social justice documentary, Sankofa, had already been announced as one of 16 Student Academy Award winners for 2019. But on Thursday night, Oct. 17, at the 46th Student Academy Awards ceremony held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, Calif., Sankofa was honored with the top prize—receiving the gold medal in the Documentary/Domestic Film Schools Category. read more
Villanova University to Host Theologians and Church Scholars from Around the World for Event Series Examining the Abuse Crisis in the Catholic Church
This academic year, Villanova University will host leading theologians and Catholic Church experts from across the world for a series of public events on the state of the Catholic Church—designed to encourage dialogue and expand awareness about the research, scholarship and thought leadership that is building in response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. read more
Villanova University Biologist Part of Research Team that Discovered How High CO2 Can Create “Shrinking Stems” in Marshes
For many plants, carbon dioxide acts like a steroid: The more they can take in, the bigger they get. But in a new study published Sept. 25 in Nature Climate Change, scientists discovered something strange happening in marshes. Under higher levels of carbon dioxide, instead of producing bigger stems, marsh plants produced more stems that were noticeably smaller. Villanova University Biologist Adam Langley, PhD, was a principal investigator in the study—partnering with scientists from the Smithsonian and Virginia Institute of Marine Science. read more
Villanova Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Founding of Irish Studies at the University
Villanova’s Center for Irish Studies will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Irish Studies at the University with a slate of events throughout the Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 semesters. Villanova’s Irish Studies Program was founded in 1979 to advance scholarship on Irish history and contemporary issues. The Center serves as a leader in the field by creating an interdisciplinary, liberal-arts focused model of study centered on the undergraduate experience. read more
The Refectory at Villanova University to Open Sept. 20
On Friday, Sept. 20, Villanova University and Greg Dodge of Zavino Hospitality Group (ZHG) will debut The Refectory, a sophisticated-yet-casual restaurant and grill on the University’s campus. Inspired by the region’s great steakhouses, The Refectory is an approachable American bar and grill, open to the University community and the public alike. It will feature a comprehensive menu of elevated classics seven days a week, bringing timeless favorites and warm hospitality to Villanova at the University’s first full-service, on-campus restaurant. read more
Villanova University Awards 2019 Mendel Medal to Dr. Sylvia Earle, Marine Biologist, Explorer, Author, and National Geographic Explorer in Residence
Villanova University has named Dr. Sylvia Earle, internationally renowned oceanographer and explorer, as the recipient of its 2019 Mendel Medal. The Mendel Medal, which is given to outstanding contemporary scientists in recognition of their accomplishments, is named for 19th century Augustinian friar and scientist Gregor Mendel, best known as “the father of modern genetics”, for his discovery of the celebrated laws of heredity that bear his name. read more
Villanova Social Justice Documentary, Sankofa, Wins Student Academy Award
Sankofa, a documentary produced by students at Villanova University, has been announced as a winner in the 46th Student Academy Awards in the Documentary/Domestic Film Schools Category. This is the first time the University has won a Student Academy Award. read more
Villanova in the Media
- Film Academy honors 16 Student Academy Award winners (The Associated Press)
- Cause for hope and caution following police shooting in home (The Associated Press)
- World's fastest ants found racing across the Sahara (National Geographic)
- Evangelical Magazine Founder Steps Down Amid Accusations of Racial Insensitivity (The Huffington Post)
- Villanova Names First Ever Chair in Jewish Law (The Jewish Exponent)