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A ‘Humbled’ and ‘Overwhelmed’ Jay Wright Makes It Into Hall of Fame
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright has made it into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Sunday, his name was included among 15 others for the Class of 2021. “When I got the call, it was stunning, it was emotional, it was humbling,” Wright said Sunday night.…
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Woodrose, Out of Villanova, Not Slowed by Pandemic: 2 Albums in a Year
Villanova’s new indie rock band, Woodrose, is coming out of the pandemic strong, with two EP albums in a year’s time, writes Sara Hecht for The Villanovan. Woodrose band members are Villanova University sophomores Michael Loparrino (“Lopo”) Seamus Daniello and Chris Cruz, all on guitar and piano. Lopo plays bass with Daniello, who is the…
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Villanova University Mullen Performing Arts Center Heralds New Era
There’s a new $60 million performing arts center on the Villanova University campus, writes Matt Hickman for archpaper.com. Work on The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts finished earlier this year. It’s closed now because of COVID-19. The 5,000 square-foot cultural hub sits on a former Villanova University parking lot. The Mullen…
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Villanova Graduate Takes Oscar for ‘Colette’, Best Documentary Short Subject
Villanova University graduate Anthony Giacchino partnered with Facebook and Electronic Arts to create “Colette,” which won an Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Giacchino, a 1992 graduate with a BA in history and German, directed the 25-minute film. Giacchino, 51, worked for the History Channel for 12 years,…
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College Students Experience a Political Awakening Amidst a World of Change
An upside to the polarization of our national politics is that college-age citizens are getting involved and running for office, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University student Jennifer Lambert switched from nursing to political science in 2018 after the gun control marches over the Parkland School shooting in Florida. “I definitely think…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Elegant Historic Colonial in Villanova
An elegant historic Colonial home with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. This stunning residence was built in 1776 and has retained most of the original detail and superior construction while perfectly blending in all the amenities of modern living. The 1.09-acre property is also home to…
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Villanova’s Jay Wright, Archbishop Prendergast’s Marianne Stanley candidates for Hall of Fame
Villanova head coach Jay Wright and WNBA’s Indiana Fever head coach Marianne (Crawford) Stanley, who hails from Archbishop Prendergast, are both candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Wright is in his 20th season at Villanova and 27th overall as a head coach. He has been…
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Albert M. Greenfield, of Villanova, Real Estate Developer, Philanthropist, and Mr. Philadelphia’s Grandson, Dies Aged 65
Albert M. Greenfield III, of Villanova, a real estate developer, philanthropist, and grandson of Mr. Philadelphia, died on February 7 aged 65, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Greenfield made it his life’s work to carry on the family legacy of local real estate development and philanthropy started by his grandfather, Albert M. Greenfield,…
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Villanova Wildcat Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Is an ‘Old Soul’ Sticking to Basics
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is an old soul who follows the advice of Kobe Bryant when he’s out on the court with the Villanova Wildcats, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He talked about, everybody has their own box and how you should dance beautifully in your box,” Robinson-Earl said. Coach Jay Wright is the one…
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Villanova’s Ardrossan Estate Makes It on to the Big Screen in the New Film ‘A Call to Spy’
The Ardrossan estate in Villanova, made famous from “The Philadelphia Story” is now the backdrop for a new film from Haverford native Sarah Megan Thomas, writes, writes J.F. Pirro for mainlinetoday.com. In a review of “A Call to Spy”, The Guardian talked about “the considerable effort that has clearly gone into re-creating period interiors and…
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With No Eagles at This Year’s Super Bowl, Fans Focus Support on Villanova Grad Tanoh Kpassagnon
Many local fans will tune in on February 7 to support Wissahickon High School and Villanova University graduate Tanoh Kpassagnon as he takes to the field with the Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LV, writes Pat Gallen for CBS Philly. One of them is Jeff Cappa, who was Kpassagnon’s high school coach. “We all…
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Villanova University Mulls Going Virtual as Coronavirus Numbers Spike on Campus
It’s only been a week since the spring semester started at Villanova University and they’ve already logged 186 active coronavirus cases, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the fall, Villanova had some in-person instruction but didn’t reach 200 cases until two months into the semester. If the trend continues, the school may return…
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Villanova Alum Gift of $10 Million Goes to Student Vets, Faculty Research
Student veterans and faculty research both got a $10 million boost at Villanova University after former Fortune 500 bank executive and Villanova University alum Martin McGuinn gifted the funds to the university, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. He has now donated $15.7 million to Villanova, with previous gifts going to endowed scholarships and…
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Despite COVID Delays, Villanova Took Wins, But There’s Work Needed to Catch Up
COVID-19’s making it a tough season for men’s basketball at Villanova University even as they squeaked out a win Jan. 19 against Seton Hall, 76-74, at their first game in 27 days and continued with a 71-56 win against Providence Jan. 23, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Basketball activities, including practices, were suspended…
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Meet Villanova’s Brother-Sister Basketball Duo–First Ever on Campus
Villanova University’s got a brother-sister basketball duo this year out on the courts. The first ever, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc.com. Forward junior Cole Swider is joined by his new practice partner—sister Kylie. “Initially, I was like ‘no way can I go there. I can’t follow him,’” Kylie said. “And then every place I went,…
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‘Philadelphia Story’ Dropped Local References so Movie-Goers Wouldn’t be Confused
Robert Alexander Montgomery, brother of Katharine Hepburn’s character, Helen Hope Montgomery Scott in The Philadelphia Story, never made it into the 1940 film, writes David Nelson Wren in his 2017 book, “Androssan: The Last Great Estate on the Philadelphia Main Line,” as featured at mainlinetoday.com. A lot of other locales never made it in either…
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Former Villanova Law School Dean Dies at 90
The man credited with bringing growth and inclusiveness to Villanova University’s law school died at age 90 on Dec. 22 at his home in Wayne, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. J. Willard O’Brien was the law school’s second dean, appointed at age 42, serving from 1972 to 1983. Under his guidance, the law…
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Villanova Wildcats on Pause After Jay Wright, 2nd Staffer Test Positive for COVID-19
The Villanova Wildcats are delaying team activities after head coach Jay Wright and a second program member announced Sunday they have tested positive for COVID-19, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Wright is in isolation and experiencing mild symptoms. “Our players have been very diligent and disciplined with all of the COVID protocols,” Wright…
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