Summer 2021

cover story

Rows of white chairs with a bright red chair

Find Your Seat

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

By Megan Walsh-Boyle with Nelson Rice

features

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

United in Purpose

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

By Valerie Neff Newitt

Engineering with Purpose

New center reinforces engineering fundamentals, a commitment to lifelong learning and service to society

By Colleen Donnelly

A hip-hop dancer performing on stage surrounded by a group of Villanova students

Let’s Dance

NOVAdance partners with the B+ Foundation to support families of kids with cancer nationwide

By Meg Maxwell

illustration of Villanova men's basketball player Jermaine Samuels

24 Teams, 1 Semester

All sports were spring sports this year, as 24 varsity teams returned to competition

By Marian Butcher

Class Notes

What are your classmates up to? Share in their professional achievements and personal milestones.

Here’s to Our Newest Alumni

The Class of 2021 formally joined the Villanova Alumni family during Commencement Weekend

Olympic Tradition

A longstanding tradition continued as four Villanovans traveled to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Games

Villanova Magazine

Summer 2021 | Volume 35, No. 2

Vice President for University
Communication and Marketing
Ann E. Diebold

Editor-in-Chief
Marian Butcher

Associate Editor
Colleen Donnelly

Staff Writer
Megan Walsh-Boyle

DESIGN
Landesberg Design

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Meg Maxwell
Valerie Neff Newitt
Nelson Rice
Suzanne Wentzel

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS BY

Noah Seng DeLong
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John Shetron
Villanova Athletics
Villanova University