NEWS AND EVENTS
Virtual Information Sessions
Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the admissions process and graduate student life at Villanova. We save plenty of time for Q & A. All attendees will receive an application fee waiver code for Graduate Arts & Sciences graduate programs.
Space is limited for these events, so register now and we'll send you a web link to participate and reminder messages. All times Eastern Time. If you are an International Student, we strongly encourage you to attend an International Session, as they are designed to address your specific admissions process.
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| General Info Session | May 28, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! |
Ask Me Anything (AMA) Series
An Ask Me Anything (AMA) session is your chance to hear directly from Villanova graduate students. Each AMA will have a virtual Q&A via Zoom with current students around topics such as graduate student life at Villanova, housing options, funding opportunities and more! All attendees will receive an application fee waiver code for Graduate Arts & Sciences graduate programs. Staff will be on hand to facilitate discussion. Stay tuned for more information!
Program-Specific Virtual Information Sessions
Join us for an upcoming virtual information session dedicated to one of our graduate academic programs. Space is limited for these events, so register now and we'll send you a web link to participate and reminder messages. All times Eastern Time.
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| Human Resource Development (HRD) | May 14, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | May 14, 2025 | 6 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | May 14, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Higher Education Leadership | May 27, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | June 18, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | June 18, 2025 | 6 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | June 18, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | July 16, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | July 16, 2025 | 6 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | July 16, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | Aug. 13, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Human Resource Development (HRD) | Aug. 13, 2025 | 6 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | Aug. 13, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | Sept. 17, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | Oct. 15, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | Nov. 12, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! | |||||||||||
| Public Administration (MPA) | Dec. 10, 2025 | 12 p.m. ET | Register now! |
Graduate Fairs and Campus Visits
Graduate Studies goes on the road and online to attend Graduate School Fairs hosted by other universities and organizations. If you are currently an undergraduate student at one of the schools or an employee at an organization we visit, please stop by our table at the event to pick up brochures and get some general questions answered!
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Students, scholars and theater professionals explored the theme, “Adaptation: Looking Back, Moving Forward” at the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts.
The Accuracy of Self-Reflection: Emily Pintarelli ’23 CLAS, ’24 MS Earns Outstanding Thesis Award
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences recognized Emily Pintarelli's work on self-reports in personality assessment. Her thesis, titled “Self-Other Knowledge Asymmetry for Autonomous Self-Direction and the Capacity for Intimacy,” earned her the 2025 Ingeborg L. and O. Byron Ward Outstanding Thesis Award.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Establishes New Graduate Certificate in AI and Machine Learning
As demand for professionals who are proficient in AI/ML increases, Villanova University is launching a new Graduate Certificate in AI and Machine Learning designed to provide a competitive edge for those looking to enhance their careers with AI-driven skills.
Sydney Marie Hughes ’25 MA Earns Graduate Research Prize at Official CONCEPT Launch
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences community celebrated the 48th edition of CONCEPT during a recognition ceremony on Friday, April 11, in Driscoll Hall. Faculty Managing Editor John Kurtz, PhD, and other faculty editors, as well as student authors, editors and peer reviewers discussed their works during the event.
Villanova Students Shine in 2025 NASPAA Simulation Competition
Three students participated in a public service virtual contest hosted by colleges and universities across the country, with Amir Fralin ’26 MPA contributing to a winning team.
Aaron Bauer’s Legacy is Forged from Renowned Herpetology Research and Grown by Generations of Students
By numbers alone, the “Aaron Bauer Pipeline” speaks for itself. Since 2000, a little more than a decade after he began teaching at Villanova, 50 master’s students have come through his research lab, and Dr. Bauer estimates 40 of them have gone on to obtain PhDs and remain in herpetology.
Villanova Launches New Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies Program
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is launching a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies to enable students to develop expertise that aligns with their career goals, personal interests, and the evolving demands of society across a range of disciplines.
Connecting Knowledge: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Teaching
The journey for Kevin Crail ’24 MA through Villanova University’s graduate Liberal Studies program has profoundly shaped his approach as a social studies teacher. Currently teaching government, sociology and economics to high school juniors and seniors, Crail’s pedagogical focus emphasizes the importance of engaging students with diverse disciplines and perspectives.
A Mission to Redefine Mental Health Advocacy
Inspired by personal experience, Luvonda Fuller ’25 MS is committed to challenging stigma and creating equitable mental health care for communities of color through research and future practice.
DEI's Evolving Impact: HRD Student Offers New Insights
For Tyra Johnson ’25 MS, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords—they represent an ongoing commitment to creating better workplaces and communities. Tyra, who is in the Human Resources Development graduate program, presented her project, “Exploring the Dynamics of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Practices: Insights from DEI Practitioners,” at Villanova’s fall 2024 Graduate Research Symposium.
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The CLAS Office of Graduate Studies offers personal tours of the beautiful Villanova campus. All tours begin in the Graduate Studies Office, located in Vasey Hall.
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