2015 Press Releases

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December 21
Speaking out for Accurate Information on Fracking
December 15
Villanova University Announces New Minor in Creative Writing
December 15
Putting the Brakes on Greenhouse Gases
December 14
Villanova University Nursing Dean honored with lifetime achievement award from Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP)
December 9
National Science Foundation Awards $411,380 Grant to Support Research in Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
December 7
Dr. Melissa O’Connor honored for distinguished publication
December 3
Villanova University Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Mendel’s "Experiments in Plant Hybridization" with Inaugural Mendel Symposium
December 3
Irish Novelist Glenn Patterson Named 2016 Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Chair of Irish Studies at Villanova University
November 19
Villanova University joins White House Day of Climate Action to support a sustainable future
November 18
Villanova University President The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, to be Honored by the American Catholic Historical Society with 2015 Barry Award
November 16
Villanova University Recognizes the Rev. David Hollenbach, SJ, with the Civitas Dei Medal for Exemplary Contributions to Catholic Intellectual Tradition
November 12
Villanova University Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 16-20
November 11
Villanova University Hosts Careers in International Development Day
November 19
Villanova University to Launch Interactive App Bringing St. Augustine’s Confessions to Life
November 5
“Something wicked this way comes” as James J. Christy returns to direct MACBETH
November 3
Villanova University Ranked Third in Nation for Economic Value by The Economist
November 3
Villanova to Host Special Olympics Pennsylvania's 27th Annual Fall Festival, Nov. 6-8
November 3
Villanova University School of Law Receives $2 Million Gift from Joseph and Eleanor McCullen for the Center for Law and Religion
October 27
A Focus on the Whole Person
October 23
Villanova University Receives Silver Star Rating, High Ranks in 2015 Sustainable Campus Index
October 23
As Villanova University Announces Third Cohort of O’Toole Family President Scholars, First Cohort Arrives on Campus as Freshmen
October 22
Villanova Engineering Undergraduate Wins National Prize
October 22
Villanova School of Business MBA Program Ranked 12 among US-Based Programs by Bloomberg Businessweek
October 22
Insights into the spectrum of oncology nursing care
October 22
Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer named Fellow of Academy of Nursing Education
October 19
Villanova University Announces Changes to Its Public Safety Department
October 15
Conservation of Villanova’s “Triumph of David” Painting to be Featured in Oct. 26 Symposium as Part of Ciao Philadelphia! Italian Cultural Month
October 8
Villanova University Students Embark on Fall Break Service Trips
October 6
Villanova Professor is Lead Co-Principal Investigator on $665,000 National Science Foundation Grant
October 5
Engineering Professor Launches New Research Center
October 5
Villanova University Public Safety Advisory
October 2
Villanova President Featured on NBC’s Today Show
October 1
Pulitzer Prize-Nominated Historian to Speak at Seventh Annual Lore Kephart Lecture Series Oct. 1 at Villanova University
September 24
Villanova Voices will be Strong During World Meeting of Families, Pope’s Visit
September 22
Villanova Vatican Interns in the National Media During Papal Visit
September 22
"The Difference Italy Makes" Begins Oct. 1
September 21
With World Meeting of Families and Pope's Visit Approaching, Villanova Engages in Events and Discussions on the Papacy, Church and Family
September 21
Making Her Voice Heard
September 16
Villanova’s "Eurydice" transports audiences to a mythical, magical underworld
September 14
Villanova University Presents Panel on Pope’s Environmental Encyclical Sept. 16
September 14
Engineering Professor Brings Antenna Capabilities to Military Armor
September 10
Villanova University Prepares for World Meeting of Families, Pope Francis’ Visit to Philadelphia
September 10
Villanova University Celebrates 10th Annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service, Sept. 12
September 9
Villanova University Again Earns Top Spot in U.S. News & World Report’s Regional–North Category
September 2
Villanova University Welcomes Reyna Grande, Author of Its One Book Villanova Program Selection, “The Distance Between Us: A Memoir”
August 31
Paradigm Shifted
August 27
Villanova University School of Law Announces Launch of Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation
August 25
Mark Jackson Appointed Director of Athletics at Villanova University
August 25
Press Conference Video: Villanova Announces New Director of Athletics
August 24
Dr. Christine Palus Appointed Dean of Graduate Studies in Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
August 24
College of Engineering Professor Robert Traver Looks Back at Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina as Storm’s 10th Anniversary Nears
August 20
Villanova University Dubbed “Cool School” by Sierra Magazine
August 19
Villanova Art Gallery Celebrates “Zen Photography of Thomas Merton” in Centenary Tribute
August 18
National Accreditation Awarded to Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling Graduate Programs at Villanova University
August 13
Villanova School of Business Announces Dean’s List Recipients
August 13
Villanova University College of Nursing Announces Dean’s List Recipients
August 13
Villanova University College of Engineering Announces Dean’s List Recipients
August 13
Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Announces Dean’s List Recipients
August 12
Two Villanova Social Justice Documentaries Selected as Student Academy Awards Finalists
July 24
Villanova University Partnering with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to Improve Access to Clean Water and Sanitation in Madagascar
July 20
Keeping Knowledge in Circulation
July 14
Two Villanova Nursing PhD students selected as Future of Nursing Scholars
June 30
Villanova Theatre Professor Receives Prestigious Pew Center Fellowship
June 22
Villanova Chemistry Researchers Develop Disinfectant With More than 10 Times the Power of Lysol
June 22
Recognized for Climate Change Leadership, VSB Alumna to Represent U.S. at One Young World Summit
June 22
Villanova Continues Staunch Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
June 18
Villanova’s Director of Athletics Vince Nicastro Accepts New Position at the University with Moorad Sports Law Center
June 18
2015 Mendel Medal Recipient and Nobel Prize-Winning Biochemist to Deliver Annual Lecture, Oct. 2
June 11
Villanova University Announces New Master’s Degree in Environmental Science
June 9
Villanova University Receives $1 Million Commitment from Villanova Alumni, Diane and Howie Long
May 29
College of Nursing Launches Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship
May 27
Villanova University and Hypatia to host Joint Conference on Feminist Philosophy May 28-30
May 26
Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, Appointed Dean of Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
May 19
Kim Cahill Awarded Prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar Grant; Villanova continues as one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars
May 19
Nine Villanovans Awarded Prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
May 15
Villanova’s College of Nursing to receive Inglis 2015 Award for Continuing Excellence
May 12
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Honors Excellence in Writing in the Augustine and Culture Seminar
May 11
Villanova President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor
May 6
New Villanova Service Learning Opportunities on the Horizon in Panama
May 5
Nursing Students Use Clinical Practicum to Link Mothers to Resources
May 4
Villanova University College of Engineering Announces Dean’s List Recipients
May 4
Villanova School of Business Announces Dean’s List Recipients
May 4
Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Announces Deans List Recipients
May 4
Villanova University Selects Reyna Grande’s “The Distance Between Us: A Memoir” as 2015-16 Villanova One Book
April 30
Center for Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Announces 2015 Meyer Innovation and Creative Excellence Award Winners
April 30
Villanova University Junior Keith Martinez Named Recipient of Prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship
April 30
Madeline Bell, President and Chief Operating Officer of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Villanova alumna, to Deliver University’s 2015 Commencement Address, May 15
April 29
Villanova University 2015 Leadership Summit to Explore Collaboration and Innovation in Healthcare
April 28
Villanova University Art Gallery Opens “Prism of Life” Reverse Paintings on Glass Exhibit by Former Villanova University Staff Member April 30
April 22
Villanova University Social Justice Documentary Examines the Everyday Struggles of an Impoverished Family in Costa Rica
April 17
Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Members Awarded Fulbrights
April 16
Villanova University Celebrates 45th Annual Earth Day with Week-Long Program of Events
April 16
Villanova University receives commitment from Marianne and Richard Kreider (’83 VSB) to Establish Endowed Professorship in College of Nursing
April 15
Sarah Ruhl to appear as Keynote Speaker at Philadelphia Theatre Research Symposium
April 14
Villanova University’s Center for Church Management and Business Ethics Partners with the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome
April 14
Villanova University Celebrates 10-Year Partnership with Catholic Relief Services
April 13
Villanova University College of Engineering Receives Four Campaign Leadership Gifts Totaling $21.5 Million – Highlighted by $13.5 Million Commitment
April 10
Villanova University Holds Second Annual Undergraduate Research Exposition, April 20-24
April 7
Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, Appointed as Villanova University’s First Provost
April 2
Villanova University and Catholic Relief Services Conference to Address “The Path of the Unaccompanied Minor: Examining Legal and Community Responses to a Humanitarian Crisis”
April 1
Villanova University School of Law Receives $5 Million Naming Gift from John F. Scarpa for the Center for Law and Entrepreneurship
April 1
Villanova University Hosts Mid-Atlantic Undergraduate Social Research Conference April 24
March 30
Villanova University Selects Computing Sciences Professor as Recipient of 2015 Outstanding Faculty Research Award
March 26
Villanova University Announces New Doctoral Program in Theology
March 25
Gender and Women's Studies Program Presents 26th Annual Elizabeth Cady Stanton Student Research Conference
March 25
Mack the Knife is on the loose at Villanova Theatre
March 18
2015 Waterhouse Family Institute Conference Seeks to Explore Postcolonial Perspectives on Media and Communication
March 17
Villanova University Appoints Deborah J. Tyksinski, PhD, Founding Dean of College of Professional Studies (CPS)
March 16
Villanova in the NCAA Tournament: Wildcats Defeat Lafayette, Advance to NCAA Third Round
March 16
Villanova University Fast Facts: 2015 NCAA Tournament Edition
March 12
Award-Winning Theatre Troupe to Perform at Villanova University
March 11
Villanova University’s Center for Church Management and Business Ethics Partners with the Archdiocese of New York
March 3
Virtually Possible
February 27
Villanovans Join in Spring Break Civil Rights Pilgrimage Commemorating 50th Anniversary of Selma-to-Montgomery March
February 25
Villanova University College of Engineering Professor Recognized Internationally in the Field of Signal Processing
February 23
Villanova University Announces New Leadership Appointments
February 22
Villanova to Host Zero Waste Basketball Game Feb. 24
February 19
Villanova University Alumnus Joseph P. Clancy ’78 Named Director of the U.S. Secret Service
February 18
Louis S. Rulli, JD, Public Interest Lawyer and Academic, Named Recipient of Villanova University’s 2015 Praxis Award in Professional Ethics
February 13
Villanova University Named Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Students
February 13
Villanova University Honors Former Rutgers’ Football Player Eric LeGrand with Fr. Bill Atkinson, OSA Humanitarian Award
February 13
Millicent Gaskell Appointed Villanova University Librarian and Director of Falvey Memorial Library
February 11
Villanova University Students Compete in SPARK Innovation Competition, February 12-13
February 10
Villanova Law Receives $5 Million Naming Gift from Ambassador David F. Girard-diCarlo ’73 and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo ’74, Establishing Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance
February 9
Planning for a Rainy Day
February 5
Villanova University’s 2015 Spotlight on Leadership Lecture to Feature Acting Director of the United States Secret Service and University Alumnus Joseph P. Clancy
February 5
Villanova University College of Engineering Establishes Villanova STEM Collaborative
January 23
Ethics Team from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Set to Compete at Nationals
January 23
Charting New Waters
January 22
Paul A. Tufano, Esq. Named Chair of Villanova University Board of Trustees; Joseph V. Topper, Jr. Elected Vice Chair
January 16
Villanova University Celebrates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 16
Villanova University Receives STARS Silver Rating for Sustainability Achievements
January 15
College of Engineering Faculty Recognized for Commitment to Entrepreneurship
January 15
Villanova Recognized for Commitment to Community Service and Engagement
January 15
Villanova School of Business and College of Engineering Online Graduate Programs Ranked among Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
January 12
Two Villanovans Earn Prestigious Skadden Fellowships
January 15
Villanova University Presents an Update on World-Changing Innovations
January 9
Villanova University Named “Green Apple Day of Service Champion” by Green Building Council
January 8
Barrymore Award-winner James Ijames directs the Philadelphia premiere of MICHAEL & EDIE
January 7
Color Rich Art of Irma Shapiro On Exhibit at Villanova University Art Gallery
January 7
Villanova receives $2.5 million commitment from Nance Dicciani (’69 COE) to Establish Endowed Chemical Engineering Chair

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