ALUMNI

ALUMNI NETWORK

The feeling of community and support that Villanova nurtures does not end at graduation. With opportunities to come together at alumni events, mentor and share expertise with current students, cheer on Villanova's teams, network with other Villanovans, invest in the University and fortify its future, we know it's true: Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF THE NOVA NATION:

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The Villanova alumni community is 130,000 strong.

We are leaders across industries.

We are innovators and problem solvers.

We are dedicated mentors and volunteers.

We are passionate stewards of the University's values and mission.

We ignite change at Villanova and around the world.

OUR STORIES

BRIANA WEISS '09 PROMOTED TO USA BASKETBALL WOMEN’S NATIONAL TEAM DIRECTOR

Briana Weiss '09, assistant director for the USA Basketball Women’s National Team program since May 2019, has been promoted to USA Basketball Women’s National Team director. A four-year women’s basketball student-athlete at Villanova University (2005-06 to 2008-09), Weiss was a women’s basketball graduate assistant at Villanova from July 2009 to June 2010 and the director of women’s basketball operations from July 2010 to June 2013. MORE...

NOVA NETWORK NOVEMBER

Nova Network November is a series of events dedicated to enhancing the professional development of Villanova alumni, parents, graduate students and students in the College of Professional Studies. All programs and events will take place during the month of November online, on campus and across the Nova Nation. MORE...

THE REV. WILLIAM E. ATKINSON, OSA, ’73 MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER TO SAINTHOOD

The first person with quadriplegia ordained a Catholic priest, The Rev. William E. Atkinson, OSA, ’73 was a member of the Order of St. Augustine and better known to local faithful simply as Father Bill. Over the past six years, the Philadelphia Archdiocese has examined historical documents, heard witness testimonies and conducted related investigations to gather morally certain proof of Father Atkinson’s life of heroic virtue. MORE...

CELEBRATING THE 16TH ANNUAL ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA DAY OF SERVICE

Villanova University celebrated the 16th annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service on Saturday, October 2, with more than 4,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University serving alongside local organizations and neighborhood agencies. Aligning with Villanova’s Augustinian mission, this day of service aims to put ideals into action and is one of the largest single-day service events in the region. Watch the 2021 recap video. MORE...