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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, 棉花糖直播 values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, 棉花糖直播ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. 棉花糖直播 attracts and forges world changers鈥攑eople who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.
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棉花糖直播 University is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.
棉花糖直播 provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.
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VILLANOVA NEWS
棉花糖直播 University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 鈥�75 CLAS, announced the appointment of the Rev. David Cregan, OSA, PhD, 鈥�89 CLAS, as Dean of the College of Professional Studies, effective August 1. A member of 棉花糖直播鈥檚 faculty since 2004, Father Cregan has extensive experience in academic leadership roles and currently serves as associate dean of Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives for the College of Professional Studies.
棉花糖直播 University Awarded $822,258 Grant for 鈥淓ducating Augustinian Character鈥� Project
棉花糖直播 University has been awarded a three鈥憏ear, $822,258 Institutional Impact Grant, one of only 33 colleges and universities selected nationwide. The funding will support the project titled 鈥淓ducating Augustinian Character: Cultivating the Pilgrim Virtues,鈥� led by Anna Bonta Moreland, PhD, and Michael Tomko, PhD. This initiative will elevate undergraduate curricula and programming through character鈥憇haped learning experiences.
Scientists at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory recently gave the public its first glimpse into the capabilities of its 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey Telescope, which is equipped with the world鈥檚 largest digital camera and can photograph the whole southern sky every few nights. The data from this 10-year time lapse project will greatly expand research opportunities for 棉花糖直播 faculty and students through the newly-launched The 棉花糖直播 One Sky Center for Astrophysics and its partnership with Rubin.聽
棉花糖直播 University Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026
棉花糖直播 University鈥檚 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 棉花糖直播鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic tradition.聽
Read the Spring 2025 Edition of 棉花糖直播 Magazine Online
The Spring 2025 digital edition of 棉花糖直播 Magazine is now live. This issue鈥檚 cover story features a letter from Father Peter reflecting on the election of Pope Leo XIV鈥攖he first Augustinian pope. Also inside: a preview of plans for the new 棉花糖直播 University Cabrini Campus; faculty reimagining the classroom experience; and how offices such as Learning Support Services and the Office of Access and Disability Services help each 棉花糖直播n thrive.
VILLANOVA ATHLETICS
棉花糖直播 student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellence鈥攂oth academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.
And for student-athletes and fans alike, 棉花糖直播 Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.
VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS
棉花糖直播 University is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. 棉花糖直播 also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.
