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Villanova Becomes First University to Receive PlantPure Communities Certificate
Villanova recently became the first university to receive the PlantPure Communities Restaurant Certificate—recognizing its efforts to offer and label vegan and oil-free options in its dining locations. Villanova Dining Services introduced a nutrition program, Villanova Eats Great (VEG), in August 2015 with a focus on health and sustainability.
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Villanova Student Conducting Research on SEA Semester Sail to Remote Phoenix Islands
Villanova University student Sherie Yang, a sophomore Biology major in the University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is currently sailing with the Sea Education Association’s (SEA) SEA Semester on a scientific research voyage to the remote Phoenix Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Yang is one of a select group of undergraduates from diverse U.S. and international colleges and universities who will conduct research that will assist in the ongoing development of an effective conservation plan for the region. read more
Villanova Theology Professor’s Book Recognized by Catholic Press Association
Massimo Faggioli, PhD, professor of Theology in Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has received a 2018 Catholic Press Association award for his book Catholicism and Citizenship: Political Cultures of the Church in the Twenty-First Century (Liturgical Press, 2017). read more
Villanova Law Establishes New Endowed Chairs Recognizing Leadership and Scholarship
Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, announced the establishment of two endowed faculty chairs – and appointed two esteemed faculty members to these newly established positions. Doris DelTosto Brogan ’81, Professor of Law has been named the Harold Reuschlein Leadership Chair. Michelle Madden Dempsey, Professor of Law has been named the first holder of the Harold Reuschlein Scholar Chair. read more
Villanova University Appoints Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, Dean of the College of Professional Studies
Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced the appointment of Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, as Dean of the College of Professional Studies, effective immediately. read more
Villanova University Selects Bryan Stevenson’s “Just Mercy” for 2018-19 One Book Program
Villanova University has chosen "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson as its 2018-19 One Book Villanova program selection. Stevenson’s stirring memoir chronicles his evolution from a young lawyer who founds the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to fighting for justice on behalf of society’s marginalized – those whom have either been falsely convicted or received harsh prison sentences-- to a prominent standard bearer for equal justice. The book, which introduces the reader to several clients he has represented, is a testament to the power of promoting the value of compassion in restorative justice. read more
Villanova University Appoints Donna Sullivan Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean of the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced the appointment of Donna Sullivan Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, as the Connelly Endowed Dean of the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, effective June 30. Her career in the nursing profession spans more than two decades and has included a blend of roles in nursing practice, academia, administration and research in the US and abroad. This key appointment is the result of a national search with participation by faculty, students, administrators and alumni. read more
Villanova Faculty Making Batting Practice a Virtual Reality
Mark Jupina, PhD, assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is leading a new collaborative effort involving faculty and students in the Colleges of Engineering and Liberal Arts and Sciences that will provide players on the Villanova baseball team the opportunity to take virtual batting practice, whether it be in the University’s virtual reality CAVE environment, or wearing head-mounted displays such as the Oculus Rift or Microsoft HoloLens. read more
Villanova in the Media
- Karl Schmidt, RISE Forum Director and Professor of Practice at the Villanova University College of Engineering, Discusses the RISE Forum with Growing Greater Philadelphia (Talk Radio 1210 WPHT Philadelphia)
- Do Violent Video Games Make You More Violent? (NBC10 Philadelphia)
- Here's what free speech and religious freedom have in common (Deseret News)
- Catholic Church Conservatives Close Ranks to Stall Parley With China - Analysts (Sputnik News)
- Villanova Hosts Summer Program to Teach Local Teens About the Field of Commercial Real Estate (6ABC Philadelphia)