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Spring 2024 Villanova Magazine
The digital edition of the Spring 2024 Villanova Magazine is now available. The cover story features the prestigious Opus Prize, an annual faith-based humanitarian award which the University had the privilege of hosting last year. Also, in this issue, Villanova's COVID-19 Caring About Health for All Study; and a look at the new home for Falvey Library.
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Villanova Researchers Awarded Major NSF Grant to Address Flood Risks and Transportation Challenges for Vulnerable Communities
Chenfeng Xiong, PhD, assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Virginia Smith, PhD, associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering; and Peleg Kremer, PhD, associate professor of Geography and the Environment, with support from Bridget Wadzuk, PhD, professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, have been awarded $750,000 of a $2 million research grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project designed to reduce the vulnerability of underserved communities to the social and environmental impacts of urban flooding events.
Villanova University Students and Faculty to Embark on Pilgrimage to Rome, Engaging with the Global Synod of Bishops
This Fall Break, Villanova University students and faculty will travel to Rome for a special pilgrimage as part of The Church and Transformation, a course offered this semester by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The trip will coincide with the month-long General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, where Villanova’s cohort will join peers from 14 Catholic colleges across the U.S. to experience the global Synod on Communion, Participation and Mission.
Natalie Schirmacher ‘24 CLAS Named to Inaugural Cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows
Natalie Schirmacher '24 CLAS has been selected as one of 29 individuals nationwide to join the inaugural cohort of Fulbright-John Lewis Civil Rights Fellows, a prestigious program established to honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis. This fellowship is dedicated to advancing civil rights, justice and equality—both in the U.S. and globally—reflecting Lewis’ lifelong commitment to nonviolent activism and social change.
Villanova University Again Ranked Among the Nation’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
Villanova University has again been included among the top National Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings.
Inaugural Villanova Puerto Rico Research Retreat Showcases Importance of Opportunity
Alexander Diaz-Lopez, PhD, designed the Villanova Puerto Rico Research Retreat to model his own undergraduate experiences with the goal of engaging students in research and increasing representation in mathematics.
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