Villanova University's Augustinian Catholic tradition provides a distinctive landscape, top-ranked academics and a commitment to service and our community.
#IgniteChangeGoNova
Today, the country welcomes a Villanovan as the next First Lady of the United States. Dr. Jill Biden (
@DrBiden
) graduated with a Master’s of Arts in English in 1991 from Villanova University and joins the President (
@JoeBiden
) at the White House.
Long-time Villanova Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jay Wright to Deliver University’s 2022 Commencement Address, and will be awarded an honorary degree at the May 13 ceremony. Learn more -->
The President and Trustees of Villanova University, who are holding their spring meeting in Rome, were received by Pope Francis in a special audience on Saturday.
Today, we reflect upon the tragic events in American history that took the lives of 15 Villanovans. A stained-glass window memorial in Corr Hall memorializes them, and all who lost their lives that day.
Villanovans all over the world are excited about
@NovaMBB
.
Commander Bryan Pariseault '94 and First Lieutenant Ashley Meckelborg '14 are serving in Djibouti and ready for tonight's game!
Despite the physical distance between us, the Villanova community celebrated Easter together yesterday.
Mass with Father Peter was the most highly streamed event ever at Villanova and is believed to be the best attended Mass in University history with more than 11,000 viewers.
This morning, Father Peter and a crowd of Villanovans officially opened the new pedestrian bridge. This bridge is one of the most dramatic changes of the larger campus transformation, which is reshaping our community and connecting our campus like never before.
#RenovationNation
We are proud to cheer on Tanoh Kpassagnon of the Kansas City Chiefs as he represents Villanova in
#SuperBowlLIV
. Tanoh was a double major in the classroom and standout star on the football field in his time on campus!
Villanova mourns the loss of the Rev. John P. Stack, OSA. Fr. Stack was an enduring presence at Villanova for more than 50 years, spending more than two decades as Vice President for Student Life until retiring in April 2021.
.
@NovaMBB
championship parade will make its way from 20th & Market Streets towards Dilworth Plaza in Center City Philadelphia on Thursday, April 5, beginning at 11 a.m. As a result,
@VillanovaU
will be closed on Thursday for parade festivities.
#LetsMarchNova
Villanova has announced plans for a new building for Falvey Library at the site of Kennedy Hall. The building will be named Vic Maggitti Hall in recognition of a previously announced $20 million gift from Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. ’56 VSB.
Learn more:
O my God, let me with gratitude remember and confess unto You Your mercies bestowed upon me.
-St. Augustine, Confessions, Book VIII
Happy Thanksgiving, Villanova!
Villanova University wishes a happy birthday to a special member of our community, University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA!
If you see Father Peter on campus today, show some birthday cheer!
Describing all that makes a
#Villanovan
special in 30 seconds isn’t easy, but we think we’ve got it!
Check out our new commercial that just debuted during the
@NovaMBB
game.
3 teams in the Division I men's basketball tournament have perfect Academic Progress Rates (APR) and 100% Graduation Success Rates (GSR):
Davidson
Villanova
Bucknell
Congratulations to Villanova Men's Basketball
@VUCoachJWright
for receiving the distinct honor of being named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame!
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We've got our V's way up for Mitch Macek, competing in the National College Championships tonight (2/9) at 8:30pm EST on
@Jeopardy
! Go Mitch!
#GoCats
✌💙
You can thank a Villanovan for some of the insights you'll hear during tonight's
#SuperBowLIV
broadcast.
Villanova alumnus Ed Sfida ’93 is the television statistician for tonight's
@FOXSports
team.
Every year on September 11, we reflect upon the tragic events in American history that took the lives of 15 Villanovans. A stained-glass window memorial in Villanova’s Corr Hall memorializes them, and all who lost their lives that day.
More on the window:
With more than 77,500 donors, the Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change has closed at more than $759 million. Thank you, Nova Nation, for shattering all expectations!
#NovaNation
#ignitechangegonova
“We need to examine where we have succeeded, where we have failed and where can we actively work together to improve—and commit to improving."
A message of love and concern, from University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA.
Villanova University has received a $5 million gift from the Lorenzini Family Foundation to create a new Intergroup Dialogue Center, to support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at the University.
We are very proud of
@novawbasketball
and their work on and off the court!
Villanova is the only school to have men's and women's teams in both tournaments with 100% Graduation Success Rates and Academic Progress Rates.
#LetsMarchNova
#SmartyCats
These 7 teams begin the NCAA DI women's basketball tournament with 100% Graduation Success Rates and perfect Academic Progress Rates. Good luck to all
#ncaaW
teams and participants!
You have to get up pretty early in the morning to keep up with
#NovaOlympian
@VUCoachJWright
, assistant coach of
@usabasketball
. The USA will tip off against France tomorrow at 8am.
#NovaNation
is rooting for you, Coach Wright! 🐾
(📷: USA Men's Basketball)
Villanova's colleges and depts. have collected and donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to support healthcare workers dealing with COVID-19.
They compiled more than 30,000 pairs of gloves and 600 safety goggles, along with wipes, masks, and more.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Villanova's connection to Irish history began with its own founding by Irish Augustinians in 1842, and the University's Irish roots are an enduring presence that continues today.
Villanovans are guided by the teachings of St. Augustine. On his feast day, let us strive to embody the inquisitive mind and passionate spirit of this important saint.
For the second year in a row in 2018-19, Villanova led all Division I schools with the highest percentage of teams earning NCAA Public Recognition Awards for academic achievement.
As we fight the COVID-19 pandemic together, the Villanova community thanks and commends all of our medical workers who are dealing with the crisis first-hand.
@NovaAthletics
highlighted six former women's lacrosse players who are now saving lives.