Giving to Villanova's Schools and Colleges
Each of Villanova’s six schools and colleges is a powerhouse, and together they shine even brighter.
Led by visionary deans and filled with the world’s most talented students and faculty, our schools and colleges are propelling Villanova into the highest echelon of higher education institutions. With your support, we will continue this trajectory.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
With more than 40 majors across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest of Villanova’s colleges, serving more than 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students each year. Led by The William and Julia Moulden Dean Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, the College offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate research opportunities and a rigorous core curriculum that prepares students to become critical thinkers, strong communicators and ethical leaders with a global perspective.
To learn more about giving to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, please contact:
Joelle DePietro
Director, Major Giving, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
joelle.depietro@villanova.edu
484-431-5209
The Villanova School of Business, led by The Helen and William O’Toole Dean Wen Mao, PhD, develops business leaders for a better world through the Augustinian values of truth, community, caring and service. By bridging theory and practice, VSB helps students develop into ethical, influential leaders who know how to grow, analyze and protect business value.
College giving priorities include:
- Dean's Fund for Strategic Initiatives
- Faculty Excellence and Innovative Research
- Student Advising and Professional Development Support
- Bartley Hall Renovations
- Our Five Centers of Excellence
To learn more about giving to the Villanova School of Business, please contact:
Brendan Glackin
Senior Director of Major Giving, Villanova School of Business
brendan.glackin@villanova.edu
484-431-9172
The College of Engineering, led by the Drosdick Endowed Dean Michele Marcolongo, PhD, delivers a rigorous engineering education that teaches students to solve problems, think creatively and work collaboratively. Villanova engineers become society’s innovators and technical leaders, committed to serving the greater good and solving complex global challenges.
With construction underway on the 150,000-square-foot Drosdick Hall Expansion, the College’s future is more exciting than ever. To learn more about giving to Villanova Engineering, please contact:
Cindy Rutenbar
Executive Director of Major Giving, College of Engineering
cynthia.rutenbar@villanova.edu
610-519-6973
The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, led by Connelly Endowed Dean Donna S. Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, educates nurses to be strong leaders in the areas of clinical practice, innovation, research, education and administration. Our programs are distinguished by innovative learning approaches, strong faculty-student engagement, exceptional opportunities for research and clinical experiences and a commitment to social justice .
College giving priorities include:
- The Simulation and Learning Resource Center
- Industry Partnerships
- Faculty Excellence and Innovative Research
- Student Support: Scholarships and Affordability
- Dean's Fund for Strategic Initiatives
To learn more about giving to the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, please contact:
Robert R. Hill
Director of Major Giving, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
robert.r.hill@villanova.edu
610-519-7620
Villanova’s College of Professional Studies, led by Dean Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, provides an academically rigorous education to high-achieving adults who are balancing educational and professional aspirations with life’s commitments. Through a variety of education pathways—both on campus and online—CPS enables students to enrich their lives, enhance their value in the workplace and pursue new careers.
College giving priorities include:
- College of Professional Studies Dean’s Strategic Fund
- CPS Professional Development Fund
- Nora Ramos-Rojas Scholarship Fund
- VUnited Scholars Program
To learn more about giving to the College of Professional Studies, please contact:
Christina Katsapis
Manager of College Partnerships, College of Professional Studies
christina.katsapis@villanova.edu
610-519-4569
The Charles Widger School of Law offers a broad-based legal education grounded in academic rigor and practical, hands-on training. Our distinctive curriculum also provides every student with foundational business principles, strong professional skills and an ethical framework for life. Under the leadership of The Arthur J. Kania Dean Mark C. Alexander, JD, Villanova Law continues to develop innovative academic programming, grow its six active clinics and build on impressive externship and job placement rates.
To learn more about giving to Villanova Law, please contact:
Pat Gallagher '06
Associate Dean, Development and Alumni Relations
patrick.gallagher@law.villanova.edu
610-519-8023
