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Villanova Influence Shows With Oklahoma City Thunder New Rookie Center
It’s kind of obvious Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl went to Villanova, writes Joe Mussato for The Oklahoman. You can see it in the way Robinson-Earl rebounds, sets screens, and quietly does the dirty work. Robinson-Earl, a second-round pick, is a legitimate candidate for the Oklahoma City Thunder team as starting center. “There’s…
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Family Keeps This Villanova Wide Receiver Focused on the Field and Off
Family is on the mind of Rayjoun Pringle mind, and a part of his game-day routine at Villanova University, writes Bridget Hyland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The a wide receiver wakes up Saturday mornings and calls his mother, sister and brother. Then the phone stays off until the game is over. “They definitely stay in…
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Preseason Poll Puts Villanova Wildcats 4th in College Basketball
Villanova Wildcats go into the new season ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press preseason top 25 men’s basketball media poll, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova returns to the college basketball court with four starters from last season’s team that advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Veteran starters Collin…
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Drones Invade Villanova Curriculum as New Fall Course Gets Underway
For the first time this fall, Villanova University students could take a one-credit course on drones, writes villanova.edu. Before that, drones were confined to a lecture in a Geo-Techniques course. Students mapped out a flight plan over Mendel Field, flew the drone, snapped a few pictures and processed the images in a lab. The new…
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Villanova University’s Law School Gets $13M From Namesake, Charles Widger
Villanova University’s law school has received a $13 million gift from its namesake, investment manager Charles Widger and his wife Barbara, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Charles Widger School of Law will use the gift to grow its professional development and leadership program. “It is our hope that creating these new initiatives…
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Former Villanova Athletes Challenge Student Athlete Status in Lawsuit
Two former student-athletes for Villanova University have filed a lawsuit against the university and the National Collegiate Athletic Association that could lead to NCAA colleges paying their Division I student-athletes an employee wage, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Former Villanova defensive back Trey Johnson is the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit filed…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stately Manor Home on Villanova Cul-De-Sac
A stately manor home with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. The residence is nestled on a nearly full perfectly manicured acre located near the famous Ardrossan Estate. The home welcomes you with a two-story entrance hall with large arched windows and a curved staircase. The…
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Villanova Runner Sean Dolan Takes a Different Path in a Family of Runners
Sean Dolan chose a different path from his family in Big 5 running, opting to compete for Villanova University rather than its rival Penn, writes Bridget Hyland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a freshman, he was one of five collegians that qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials semifinals in the 800 meters. He was fifth…
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This Delaware County Zip Code Has the Most Expensive Homes in PA
Villanova’s ZIP Code (19085) has the unique honor of being the most expensive ZIP code in Pennsylvania and one of the most expensive in the U.S., writes Kayla Thomas for wpst.com. Those seeking cheaper, affordable housing may need to look elsewhere. According to Cheapism, the typical cost of a home is around $1,153,963. With the…
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Philadelphia’s Basketball History Well Represented at Jay Wright Hall of Fame Induction
Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. Wright, from Bucks County, was exposed early to the Big 5 and the Sixers NBA championship in 1967. In the 80s, he coached at Drexel before joining Rollie Massimino’s Villanova staff.…
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Jay Wright Speaks Glowingly About Team USA Experience, Despite Challenges
It was “an incredibly rewarding and exhilarating feeling when we finally won the gold,” says Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright describing being on the coaching staff for the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But it wasn’t always fun. There was an expectation you’re coaching NBA players expected to…
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Jay Wright Recalls Near Fatal Flight That Gave Him a New Perspective
A harrowing airplane flight influenced Jay Wright and his coaching approach, reports Keith Jones for nbcphiladelphia.com. Wright is currently the assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics. Back in 2005, Jay Wright was on a Rhode Island flight with Jones and the Villanova men’s basketball team. The plane flew through…
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Caterer’s Home in Villanova Is Comfortable and Food-Friendly
This Villlanova home is designed around cooking and entertaining, a caterer’s home. And why not? It’s owned by Steve Finley of Finley Catering, one of the largest catering businesses in the Philadelphia region, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The recently-completed caterer’s home has no formal living room but more of the casualness of…
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Summer Rappaport at Olympic Triathlon Keeps Villanova Tradition Going
Summer Rappaport held up her end of the bargain for Villanova University, competing in her first Olympic triathlon at the Tokyo Olympics, writes Ed Barkowitz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rappaport, a 2013 Villanova graduate, continued the university’s trend of having at least one Villanova track and field athlete compete in every Olympics since 1948. She…
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Villanova Assistant Dean Named as Diversity Officer at Harvard
An associate dean at Villanova University will be the Harvard Business School’s first chief diversity officer, writes Hannah Green for Philadelphia Business Journal. Terrill L. Drake will start his new position this fall. Drake will develop a strategy to create and cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence, diversity, equity throughout the Harvard Business School community.…
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College Athletes: Show Us the Money; Businesses: Let’s Talk, Maybe
As of last Thursday, college athletes can now profit from their name, image, and likeness. Some businesses are already envisioning the possibilities, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harry Davis, owner of Capri Homemade Italian Ice in Wayne, wouldn’t mind some product promotion from Villanova athletes already enjoying his store. “Let me tell you…
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Villanova Names Jill Batcheller as New Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach
Jill Batcheller, who once played lacrosse at Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, has been hired as Villanova University’s new women’s lacrosse head coach. She was selected following a national search, said Vice President & Director of Athletics Mark Jackson. She will be the eighth head coach in the program’s history. Batchellor replaces Julie Young…
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Villanova University Athletes, Alumni Well Represented at U.S. Olympic Trials
Four track & field student-athletes from Villanova University and two alumni are competing this week at U.S. Olympic Trials June 18-27, reports Villanova University. For the woman’s team, athletes are McKenna Keegan, Sanaa Barnes and Lydia Olivere. Sean Dolan is from the men’s team. Villanova graduates Angel Piccirillo and Sam Ellison make their Olympic Trials…
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