Villanova
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Villanova Freshman Lucy Olsen Pulls Her Weight for the Team, and More
Villanova’s first-year student Lucy Olsen has had the unusual opportunity to start at point guard in every game since joining the Wildcats, writes Tyler Small for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “A lot of people dream of coming in and starting as a freshman, and that was my dream, for sure,” said the 5-foot-9 guard. Olsen ranks…
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US News: 1 Delco Online MBA Program Ranks Among 100 Best in Nation for 2022
One Delaware County online MBA program has found its place among the 100 best in the country for 2022, according to a new ranking by U.S. News and World Report, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova University, whose campus is nestled neatly in Delaware County’s northeast corner, ranked at No. 16, which…
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Villanova Men’s & Women’s Basketball Teams Win Even as They Weather COVID-19 Challenges
Villanova University’s basketball teams have been weathering the rise in COVID cases pretty well, thanks in large part to team physician Michael P. Duncan, writes Tyler Small for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He’s been going through this with us since the start back in 2020,” said Assistant Coach George Halcovage. “With his leadership and guidance through…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Converted Stone Barn in Villanova
An exquisite converted stone barn with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. The superior architectural detail is only one of the many advantages that make this lovely home stand out. Highlights of this converted stone barn include a living room with deep crown moldings, a gas…
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Billy Crocker, as Eastern’s First Head Football Coach, Recalls Villanova’s Talley
Billy Crocker is Eastern University’s first-ever head football coach and he was mentored by Villanova University coach Andy Talley, writes Bruce Adams for Main Line Media News. “I was with him [as an assistant coach] for almost 15 years, and he filled so many different roles for me – as a mentor, boss, father figure,…
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Villanova Continues Campus Expansion With $200M in Capital Projects
As Villanova University begins a $1 billion fundraising campaign, it is hoping to spend $200 million on new capital projects, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. In the works is a $125 million renovation to the Center for Engineering Education and Research. Another 150,000 square feet of lab space, classroom and faculty offices are…
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Jay Wright’s Not Going Anywhere, Villanova President Says
You can ignore the rumors. It’s highly doubtful that Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright is going anywhere, says Villanova President Peter Donohue, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wright joined Villanova in 2001. Under his guidance, the Wildcats have had three Final Four appearances and won the NCAA title in 2016 and 2018.…
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Villanova Alum Creates App to Network With Your Favorite Folks, All for Charity
Villanova University alum and restaurant owner Doug Guller has developed a networking app that lets you talk with your favorite person while raising money for charity, reports Alicia Vitarelli and the 6abc news staff. The BidBid auction app was developed by Guller during the pandemic lockdowns. College athletes can now get paid for their name,…
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Anti-Fat Messages Can Be Bad for You, Villanova Professor Says
Medical obsession over obesity can actually do more harm than good, according to research from Janell L. Mensinger, associate professor at Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. Focusing on obesity and Body Mass Index measures can ultimately add pounds and lead to eating disorders, worse health and body dissatisfaction, writes Sandy Bauers for…
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Villanova Professor Touts the Importance of Sprituality and God in Sports
God belongs in sports, as he does in all things, according to Dr. Edward Hastings, a professor of Sports and Spirituality at Villanova University, writes John Rader for The Loquitur. Hastings, a Monsignor Bonner High School graduate, was part of the 1971 Villanova Basketball team that reached the Final Four. Hastings has a passion for…
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Villanova Senior Publishes ‘Voter Z’ a Book Exploring the Politics of Generation Z
Villanova University Senior Jennifer Lambert has taken the political pulse of Generation Z and put her findings in a book, writes Chelsea Le for The Villanovan. The political science major discovered a generation of voters that feel hopeful they can make this country a better place. “Voter Z” explores the political identities of Generation Z-ers,…
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Villanova Gets Its First College Football Hall of Famer in Former Coach Andy Talley
Andy Talley used to sneak into Villanova stadium in the 1950s to watch the Wildcat football team play. Now he’s a former head coach of the team and the first Villanova coach or player to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, writes Joseph Santoliquito for Philly Voice. Talley, 78, helped resurrect the…
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Personalized, Engaging Education Awaits Adult Learners at Villanova; Learn More at Virtual Open House on Nov. 17
Higher education can unlock so many doors for adults looking to further their career, pivot to a new field, or continue a life of learning. No matter your reason for continuing your education, making the step back to school can be challenging while juggling work, family, and other commitments. Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies…
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Villanova’s Bella Runyan Has No Problem Calling Tom Brady Her Best Friend
It takes a certain amount of confidence and connections to pose in a photo with Tom Brady and caption the photo: THAT’S MY BEST FRIEND,” writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But that’s what Villanova girls’ basketball guard Bella Runyan did. She posed with him at halftime during a game between the Eagles and…
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Villanova Students Underwhelmed by Online Dating Experience
Villanova professor Anna Bonta Moreland asked her students to share their dating experiences in an online discussion assignment. What emerged was how tired the students were of the hookup culture, writes Annie Holmquist for The Epoch Times. The search for perfection and a desire for instant gratification has made it harder for young people to…
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Villanova Restaurant, The Refectory, Reopens With New Menu, Owners
The Refectory, an upscale restaurant and bar at Lancaster and Ithan Avenues in Villanova, reopened Oct. 25 offering casual but refined dining. The new owners are local businessmen Ken Kearns of 118 North, Chris Perella of Ardmore Music Hall and 118 North, and Chef Biff Gottehrer of Ripplewood. They have brought on Steve Khuu, formerly…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Cool New Classic in Villanova
A cool “new classic” with six bedrooms, five baths and 2-1/2 partial baths Is available for sale in highly-prized Villanova. This “new classic” home provides a blend of warmth through expertly selected finishes, including character grade flooring, hand-hewed beams, and reclaimed wood doors. You’ll also find contemporary elements throughout such as large format tile, chic…
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U.S. News: Villanova University Makes List of Best Global Universities
Villanova University has made the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Global University list, coming in ninth among 10 total Pennsylvania universities on the list, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. It was one of five in the Philadelphia region to make the list, joining the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University and…
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