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The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Villanova University President, announced that Admiral Samuel Paparo ’87 CLAS, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, will address the Class of 2025 as the University’s commencement speaker. Admiral Paparo will also receive the degree of Doctor of Military Science, honoris causa. The University’s 182nd commencement will be held on Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m., in Villanova Stadium.

Villanova University Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026
Villanova University’s new 112-acre Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026, providing the opportunity for the University to enhance its programs and commitment to advancing Catholic higher education. This addition will support all aspects of campus life, providing a space that nurtures a true living and learning experience in Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic tradition.

Khushi Vandra ’26 CLAS Named 2025 Goldwater Scholar
Khushi Vandra ’26 CLAS, a Physics major in Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2025 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Vandra is among 1,350 nominated students nationwide for this prestigious award, which recognizes outstanding undergraduates pursuing research careers in STEM fields.

Five Villanova Undergraduates Participate in Fourth Annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium
Five Villanova Undergraduate Research Fellows (VURF) represented the University at the fourth annual BIG EAST Undergraduate Research Symposium, held March 15 at Madison Square Garden. The event, which took place ahead of the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Championship Game, featured student researchers from all 11 conference institutions showcasing their work across a wide range of disciplines.

Read the Fall 2024 Edition of Villanova Magazine Online
The digital edition of the Fall 2024 Villanova Magazine is now available. The cover story features faculty, alumni and current students of the Department of Humanities speaking about the curriculum and the lifelong fruits of asking the Great Questions here at Villanova for more than 20 years. Also, in this issue, the launch of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University; and Villanova experts explain “What’s the Big Deal About Microplastics?”
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