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Villanova University Researchers Part of Expedition to the Arctic
Villanova Chemistry professor Amanda Grannas, PhD, is co-principal investigator of a research team examining the effect of dramatic sea ice loss and rising surface temperatures on marine aerosols in the Arctic Ocean. Forty researchers from all over the world will work on board the Swedish icebreaker Oden, including Villanova chemistry master’s student Allison Remenapp.
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Research Study by Villanova Professor Frank Galgano, PhD, Leads to Formulation of Environmental Security Index that Assesses Global Geographic Vulnerability to Conflict
Terrorism, cyberattacks, and nuclear proliferation are three of the most prominent threats to national security today. But, another, more subtle danger—climate change—has emerged as an integral factor in assessing global geographic vulnerability to conflict, according to a research study conducted by Frank Galgano, PhD, a professor in Villanova University’s Department of Geography and the Environment. read more
Villanova University History Professor Selected to Participate in Library of Congress National Book Festival
Villanova University history professor Catherine Kerrison, PhD, has been selected to participate in the 18th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival on Saturday, September 1 in Washington D.C. Kerrison will discuss her recent book, Jefferson’s Daughters. The Festival, which attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year, will feature 115 authors, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, renowned presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, and United States Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor. read more
Villanova University Awards 2018 Mendel Medal to Veerabhadran Ramanathan, PhD, Climate Change Visionary and Pioneer in Climate Science
Villanova University has named Veerabhadran “Ram” Ramanathan, PhD, an internationally renowned pioneer in climate science and climate change research, as the recipient of its 2018 Mendel Medal. The Mendel Medal, which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, is given to outstanding contemporary scientists in recognition of their accomplishments. read more
Villanova University Appoints E. Michael Zubey, Jr., as Vice President and General Counsel
Villanova University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced the appointment of E. Michael Zubey, Jr., as Vice President and General Counsel, effective Aug. 17. In this role, Zubey will oversee all University legal affairs and is responsible for the vision and leadership of Villanova’s overall legal strategy. As Vice President and General Counsel, he will serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and advise the President, Board of Trustees and administrative officers on a broad range of legal matters. read more
Villanova University’s College of Engineering Receives $5 Million Commitment from Alumnus Richard K. Faris
Villanova University has announced a $5 million cash and estate commitment from alumnus Richard K. Faris, ’69 CE, ’70 MSCE, and his wife Marilyn, to the College of Engineering. The gift will provide support for expansion plans to the Center for Engineering Education and Research (CEER) and ensure an inspiring and cutting-edge research and learning environment for students and faculty. In recognition of this gift, the College of Engineering has named the Richard K. Faris ’69 CE, ’70 MSCE Structural Engineering Teaching and Research Laboratory. read more
Villanova University Biology Professor and Her Students Discover Lesser-Known Gene Associated with Breast Cancer
Villanova University biology professor Janice Knepper, PhD, and her students have discovered that a gene, previously poorly characterized, can be associated with breast cancer. Over the last eight years, Knepper and her students have been working with the gene, ZC3H8, simply known has Fliz1. The findings were recently published in BMC Cancer, a peer-reviewed open-source medical journal. read more
College of Engineering Establishes New Research Center
Villanova University College of Engineering has established the Center for Cellular Engineering (NovaCell), with the mission of leading efforts to improve cell and gene therapy products and the bioprocesses used to make them. read more
Villanova in the Media
- Washington cardinal entangled in two sex-abuse scandals (Associated Press)
- Vatican Calls Abuses by Pennsylvania Priests ‘Criminal and Morally Reprehensible’ (The New York Times)
- What’s next after Catholic Church sexual abuse report? Advocates want stricter laws. (Washington Post)
- Vatican Expresses Sorrow, Calls for Accountability After Pennsylvania Report (The Wall Street Journal)
- 'We got you.' Inside Phila.'s big push to market itself to minority visitors. (Philadelphia Business Journal)