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Villanova’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) provides an academically rigorous education to high achieving adults who are balancing educational and professional aspirations with life’s commitments.
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Through a variety of education pathways, CPS enables students to enrich their lives, enhance their value in the workplace and pursue new careers.
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CPS Student and Staff Among Villanovans Honoring National Recovery Month At Event in Washington, DC
September is National Recovery Month, a key time for reflection and action for many members of our community. Several Villanovans, including members of the College of Professional Studies (CPS), took part in a recent event in Washington, DC to highlight substance abuse awareness and solutions in the higher education environment.
The CPS Paralegal Professional Certificate Program Provides a Pathway to a Career in Law
In an ever-changing job market, diving into a new industry or career path can feel daunting. That can feel especially true in an industry with a high barrier to entry that can feel like entering another world. For those looking to kickstart a career in the legal profession, beginning as a paralegal is a logical first step, yet even that step can feel monumental. The Paralegal Professional Certificate program at Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS) seeks to help prospective paralegals and legal aids make that leap and do so rather quickly.
"It changed my life": The Impact of the VIISTA Program
In the most recent issue of One With Magazine, a publication from the Sisters of St. Joseph, Diane Maguire detailed her experience with the Villanova Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates (VIISTA) program, how it prepared her to advocate for migrants in need of aid, and the emotional response she felt during those experiences.
Three Matching Graduation Caps: Duffy Family Celebrates Three Graduates in the Class of 2022
At commencement ceremonies around the globe every year, wide-smiling students in caps and gowns are congratulated by proud parents. Very rarely, however, are the students’ parents donning a matching cap and gown, graduating at the same time.
That’s exactly what happened to the Duffy family, as husband and wife Jim and Margaret Duffy earned their degrees from Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies at the same ceremony as their son Daniel.