Features

Villanova students explore the forest on West Campus

A Natural Classroom

How Villanova's natural landscape enhances the academic experience of our student-scholars

By Megan Walsh-Boyle
Erica Howard dressed in business attire standing near busy Philadelphia street

The Journey Continues

Villanova's College of Professional Studies offers many paths for students to become what they are not yet

By Meg Maxwell with Marian Butcher
a black Amazon Echo with a light going from blue to purple

"Alexa, How Do You Work?"

Villanova experts shed light on the inner workings of voice assistant technology and how it has evolved

By Colleen Donnelly
illustration of stewards and scholars in various classroom settings at VSB's Center for Church Management

Leaders in Church Management

Villanova is preparing the next generation of church stewards and scholars

By Colleen Donnelly
close-up of raindrops rippling in a puddle next to the street curb

Curbing Stormwater

Villanova Engineers lead the field of sustainable stormwater management

By Kiera Daly Soltis
a male radio DJ wears a headset and speaks into the microphone

On Air with WXVU

Villanova Radio expands its reach, attracting new audiences and accolades

By Megan Walsh-Boyle
a close-up of a sparkling crystal chandelier

It’s Showtime

Shining a light on the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts

By Megan Walsh-Boyle
Jay Wright dressed in a Nike Villanova grey polo looks down as he holds a microphone laughing

A Class Act

After retiring as an institutional coaching legend, Villanova’s 2022 Commencement speaker shares a few lessons that changed the game for him

By Marian Butcher
a white puzzle on a blue background has one piece left to complete it

Putting It All Together

How the Career Center prepares Villanovans for whatever comes next

By Meg Maxwell
Dr. Alyssa Stark on her hands and knees collecting sea urchins on the rocky shoreline by the Pacific Ocean

The Force of Nature

How this biology research has created connections that stick

By Colleen Donnelly

the exterior of The Commons student housing on Lancaster Avenue photographed at dawn

Inside The Commons

Tour the University’s newest residential complex—a place to live, learn, explore and thrive

By Megan Walsh-Boyle
cropped close-up of the Awakening (aka Oreo) sculpture

Getting the Whole Picture

How Villanova’s art collection helps define the history and spirit of the campus we call home

By Meg Maxwell
One red chair among many white lecture hall chairs

Find Your Seat, Expand Your Perspective

A sampling of courses that inspire Villanova students to think critically and creatively

By Megan Walsh-Boyle
portrait of the Rev. John P. Stack dressed casually in a classroom

Caritas in Action

The Rev. John P. Stack, OSA, ’71 CLAS, ’77 MA enters retirement with the gratitude of generations of Villanovans

By Marian Butcher
a woman in full PPE working in the PCR testing lab

United in Purpose

Villanova's approach to COVID-19 testing embraced internal expertise, ingenuity and cooperation

By Valerie Neff Newitt

Seek & Find at Falvey Library

Where the 21st-century scholar can access the information, expertise and resources to excel at Villanova and beyond

By Colleen Donnelly

There's No Place Like CASA

Villanova’s Center for Access, Success and Achievement gives students the support and tools to build their own futures

By Megan Walsh-Boyle

Taking the Long View

How Executive Vice President Ken Valosky ’82 VSB set the foundation for ever-greater success at Villanova

BY Marian Butcher

From Blue Skies to Blue Sky Thinking

A major gift from the John F. Scarpa Foundation furthers Villanova’s goal of promoting entrepreneurial thinking University-wide

By Richard Laliberte

Mission Possible

Villanova nurses take the lead in health for the common good

By Valerie Neff Newitt

A Life Coaching

Retiring Women's Basketball head coach reflects on building a team that's become a family

By Nelson Rice
Watercolor painted by the Rev. Richard Cannuli of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican

Heartful Life

A tribute to the artistic legacy of a friar who made our campus, and our world, a more beautiful place

By Marian Butcher

When Opportunity & Promise Meet

The O'Toole Family Presidential Scholarship delivers on its promise

By Colleen Donnelly

Smart Brain

Villanova Engineering professor works with a team of scientists to outsmart traumatic brain injury with new “smart brain” technology

By Valerie Neff Newitt

America's Real Sister Act

Villanova History professor uncovers the rich history and untold stories of black nuns in the American Catholic Church

By Queen Muse

A Driving Force

Examining Villanova’s most recent Economic and Social Impact report

By Marian Butcher

Hope Flies

Through drones and GIS mapping, Villanova advances Catholic Relief Services’ efforts in Madagascar

By Suzanne Wentzel

50 Years of Champions, Trailblazers & Visionaries

Villanova celebrates Women’s Athletics

By Shawn Proctor

Built to Last

How does Villanova’s project management team keep up with all of the new developments on campus?

By Colleen Donnelly

How Are You?

Through Villanova’s House Call program, faculty and staff volunteers start conversations with first-year students.

By Marian Butcher

Mars: fertile ground?

Faculty and students experiment with growing plants in a “Martian” garden

By Suzanne Wentzel

Francis & the World

Villanova convenes preeminent scholars to analyze the first five years of Pope Francis’ papacy

By Suzanne Wentzel
Two red watering cans with people working together to pour one into the other

All Can Be of Service

Student club embarks on its first spring break service trip, challenging disability stereotypes and assumptions

By Shawn Proctor