TOGETHER WE ARE
RESILIENT
UNITED
INSPIRED
BRIGHTER
GREATER
TOGETHER WE ARE UNITED
Villanovans are driven to do more, to be greater, to change the world around us. That purpose also reflects inward, as we commit to listening, learning and coming together in new ways, to create a Villanova that is greater for all. In ways big and small, alumni, parents and friends are providing support and creating opportunities to fulfill this mission.
IGNITING HOPE
Committed to Doing Better
Building a truly inclusive community in which all can thrive is a central tenet of Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic mission. In a way it never has before, the University has renewed its commitment to these principles and collectively mobilized its efforts to unite our community.
Creating Dialogue Across Difference
A $5 million gift from the Lorenzini Family Foundation is supporting the creation of a new Intergroup Dialogue Center, dedicated to building communication and understanding to bridge difference and preparing students to thrive in a diverse world.
All Can Be of Service
From crowdfunding gifts of $25 to a transformative $1.5 million challenge on 1842 Day, philanthropy of every size has helped LEVEL create opportunities for students to participate in meaningful Villanova experiences. In honor of the student group’s 10th anniversary, we look back at their first inclusive service trip.
When you support Villanova—from the Annual Fund and Scholarship Fund, to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and more—your gift shapes the experiences that unite us.
NOVA NATION UNITES
2021 Nova Challenge
More than 1,000 donors came together in support of the 5th annual Nova Challenge, which supports experiences and activities that bring Villanovans together in their local areas. In addition to giving to their Villanova Regional Clubs, donors helped to unlock $725,000 in regional challenges that benefit Villanova students.
Villanova Athletics: Together
The Together Initiative provides an opportunity for Wildcats to help our student-athletes emerge from these trying times stronger. Through the campaign, thousands are supporting mental health services, leadership development and other student-focused priorities in Villanova Athletics.
Villanova Celebrates Black History Month
The University is hosting events and workshops throughout February to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans and continue Villanova’s commitment to advance racial justice and serve the common good.
VOICES FROM CAMPUS
Villanova students, faculty and staff are finding ways to come together and unite our community across distances and differences. A livestream broadcast on 1842 Day, Villanova’s annual day of giving, shared insights from those committed to this call.
“Whether you play offense or defense, when you’re working as a team, you perform better. And certainly, in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we all need to be part of this. It's not just for our Black student-athletes. It's not just for our women's student-athletes. We all have to be part of it.”
- Malcolm Grace, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance
“We wanted to bring our now several years old diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to a new level. And so we put together what we call the anti-racism initiative…It's a series of action steps that will improve and support our Black faculty, staff, and students.”
- Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
“The Veteran Center is going to be a thriving and growing space for student veterans to come together, do some networking, do some learning, do some growing. And really, if they want to, just hang out and be themselves for a couple hours.”
- Michael Brown, Director, Office of Veterans and Military Service Members
“We have been livestreaming two of the Masses on Sunday night, which, in some ways, has brought about deeper connections—not only on campus itself, but connecting to the larger Villanova community around the country and around the world.”
- Rev. Kevin M. DePrinzio, OSA, PhD, Vice President, Office for Mission and Ministry
See these voices from campus and more in the livestream interviews from 1842 Day.