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VILLANOVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

EVENTS

SIGNATURE EVENTS

The center offers a wide variety of events that help students discover the importance of Real Estate. 

MULROY REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE AT VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

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This national real estate development case competition gathers 16 teams comprised of the next generation of real estate leaders with judges and sponsors representing leading real estate firms. 

REAL ESTATE CAREER CONFERENCE

Real Estate Career Conference

Students hear from a panel of young alumni and sit with professionals to learn about various career paths in the commercial real estate industry. The Conference allows students to begin building critical industry relationships.
 

THE CLOSING DINNER

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Brings real estate community members together in support and celebration of the DiLella Mulroy Real Estate Student Managed Fund and real estate education at Villanova.  

IGNITE CHANGE CASE COMPETITION

Final Four Teams

The competition focuses on a social or environmental issue within the built environment and gives students of all backgrounds and majors a chance to connect, think creatively, and initiate conversations about real-world problems.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Real Estate Career Conference
Monday, September 25 from 5 - 8:30 p.m.
Attendees will hear from a panel of young alumni and a fireside chat with Rick Schontz, President and CEO of City Line Capital, and sit with professionals to learn about various career paths in the commercial real estate industry.
Student Registation Here
Professional Registration Here

 

Villanova Real Estate Field Experiences

The Villanova Real Estate Field Experience will connect students with Villanova alumni working in real estate. The professionals will provide the opportunity and framework required to teach the student about his/her corner of the industry.  Each student will be expected to produce a deliverable appropriate to their respective real estate knowledge levels – ex, an OM, proforma, market analysis, etc. The final project should be something that could be shared with potential employers as a “portfolio” project. Students will also gain exposure to a day in the life of a real estate professional, providing insight into this industry.  Students will be expected to spend 5-10 hours per week applying new skills as they are learned

ABOUT THE CENTER

EVENTS

CURRICULUM

CAREERS IN REAL ESTATE

Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate
Villanova School of Business
800 East Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
(610) 519-4476
vsb.realestate@villanova.edu

Shawn Howton, PhD
Faculty Director
shawn.howton@villanova.edu

Jessica Taylor
Director
jessica.taylor@villanova.edu

Benjamin Scheick, PhD
Associate Professor & Associate Department Chair
benjamin.scheick@villanova.edu

Charlie Davidson
Associate Professor of the Practice
charles.davidson@villanova.edu

Carly Gulasarian
Assistant Director
carly.gulasarian@villanova.edu

Tony Ziccardi
Center Fellow
anthony.ziccardi@villanova.edu

The Nova Next Council is a group of young and ambitious members of the Villanova real estate community who provide strategic guidance on the Center's mission, activities, curricula and professional development opportunities.


STUDENT SHAREPOINT SITE

Direct access to real estate jobs, internships, scholarships, industry resources, and DiLella Center news & events.

BECOME A MEMBER

Participate within the DiLella Center and stay in touch with classmates and form valuable relationships with other Villanova alumni.

SUPPORT THE CENTER

Your donations enable the DiLella Center to advance experiential learning opportunities, alumni engagement and thought leadership initiatives.

NEWS AND EVENTS

CREF Careers Panel and Job Fair 10/23

Meet with recruiters and find your future on October 23rd! Over the last eight years, the CREF Careers program has introduced thousands of college students to opportunities in the $4.5 trillion commercial real estate finance (CREF) industry. The industry is large, growing, and HIRING. Find out more at a free industry forum and job fair designed for you and other area undergraduate (and graduate) students. The CREF Careers Fair features opportunities to connect with company recruiters; learn about internships, jobs, and careers; gain insights about individual firms; and so much more. Bring your resume and your questions and get ready to meet industry veterans and recruiters who will give you the inside scoop on this growing industry. Date: Monday, October 23, 2023 Time: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM Place: Villanova University - 800 E Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA MORE...