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

JUSTIN G. GMELICH '90 VSB NAMED CHAIR OF VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Gmelich, Partner and Head of Global Markets at King Street Capital Management, succeeds Joseph V. Topper, Jr. ’77 VSB who served as chair of the Board of Trustees since 2017. The Board also elected Beth Mazzeo ’81 VSB, Chief Administrative Officer of Bloomberg LP, as Vice Chair and the Reverend Francis J. Doyle, OSA ’67 CLAS, Prior of Bellesini Friary, as Secretary. In addition, five new members were elected to join the 35-member Board. MORE...

NNENNA LYNCH '93 ELECTED CO-PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN RHODES SCHOLARS

Villanova alumna, trustee and former Rhodes Scholar Nnenna Lynch ’93 has been elected co-president of the Association of American Rhodes Scholars (AARS), marking the first time a woman has served as president since the organization’s founding 113 years ago. Lynch was named Villanova University’s first-ever Rhodes Scholar in 1993. MORE...

VIEW THE 2019-2020 PRESIDENT'S REPORT

“We want to ensure that the Villanova experience is more powerful than ever and more accessible and welcoming to all who share our call to ignite change.” – Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD. In 2020, Villanovans showed how they are driven to innovate, pursue wisdom, and unite our community. These qualities are highlighted in the stories of the 2019-20 President’s Report. MORE...

VILLANOVA ANNOUNCES $4M IN GIFTS TO ENDOW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH PHILADELPHIA FUTURES

The $4 million in new gifts raised by the University, which included nine major gifts of $100,000 or more, will fund student scholarships, as well as a new position in Villanova’s Center for Access, Success and Achievement (CASA) to provide support and resources to support its Philadelphia Futures Scholars. Villanova was named an official college partner of Philadelphia Futures in March 2019. MORE...