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

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT-ELECT AND FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS

The Villanova University Alumni Association (VUAA) recently announced Stephanie Lim Capello ’97 as its new president-elect, and John Celestand ’99, Mark Murphy ’88, Jenn Park ’08 and Brian Westbrook ’01 as new members of its Board of Directors. The VUAA Board consists of 25 members across class years and colleges who represent the association within the University community and provide alumni perspective to support the association’s overall direction. MORE...

FILM BY VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS ANTHONY GIACCHINO WINS OSCAR FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT

A film written and directed by Villanova University alumnus Anthony Giacchino `92 CLAS, won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 2021 Academic Awards. “Colette” is a documentary about a 90-year-old woman who travels back to Germany where, as a young girl, she fought the Nazis as a member of the French Resistance. MORE...

ADM. SAMUEL J. PAPARO ’87 TAKES HELM AS U.S. PACIFIC FLEET COMMANDER

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo assumed command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, May 5. Paparo is the 37th commander since the fleet’s Pearl Harbor headquarters was established in February 1941. He is a graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOP GUN) and has flown the F-14 Tomcat, F-15 Eagles and F-A-18 Hornet, among other aircraft. MORE...