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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Transitional Home in Villanova
A lovely custom-built transitional home at 541 Atterbury Road, set on 1.17 attractive acres with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Villanova. This exceptional residence exudes a harmonious blend of rustic lodge charm and contemporary elegance. Distinctive details include Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and sophisticated architectural flourishes. Among…
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With 17 Recipients, Villanova Named Top Fulbright Producer
For the 18th straight year, Villanova University has earned Top Producer status for Fulbright Scholars, with 17 students receiving the prestigious award, writes Margaret Miller for the Villanova Newsroom. The university joined Ivy League schools like Harvard and Yale, as well as local colleges including Swarthmore, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, as top producers. “Our students…
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Kevin Willard Updates Wildcats, as He Honors Jay Wright Legacy
Kevin Willard, taking over after three underwhelming years for Villanova basketball, is ready to update the program’s approach while respecting the foundation built by Jay Wright, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His first season has begun well, with the Wildcats moving to 17-5 following a recent win over Willard’s former team, Seton Hall.…
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Villanova University to Be Keeper of Original Copy of Martin Luther King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
Villanova University is now the permanent steward of Dr. Martin Luther King’s original copy of his “I Have a Dream” speech, writes Jackie Thomas for The Villanovan. University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D made the announcement on August 27, 2021, on the eve of the speech’s 58th anniversary. The document arrived at Villanova…
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Villanova Runner’s Boston Marathon Ending Has Gone Viral
Villanova University distance runner Matthew Nawn has gained national attention for his determination to never quit when he was seen crawling to the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The viral video has been seen more than 725,000 times, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nawn collapsed less than 30 feet from the finish…
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Villanova Athletics’ New Bank Partner Just Offered $1M in Scholarships
A new bank partner, Santander Holdings USA, has awarded Villanova Athletics $1 million in scholarships for 50 student athletes in 24 different varsity sports, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Santander Holdings USA signed a multiyear deal as the official retail banking partner of Villanova University Athletics. Villanova athletic director Eric Roedel said in…
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Former Villanova Basketball Star Kris Jenkins’ Antitrust Lawsuit Gets Dismissed By NY Judge
A U.S. District Court judge in New York has dismissed former Villanova basketball star Kris Jenkins’ lawsuit against the NCAA and some of its member conferences, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Judge Denise Cote, Jenkins’ suit was brought too late and is barred by the 2017 Alston v. NCAA class action…
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$3.1 Million Villanova Estate Finds Buyer in Less Than a Week
A nearly century-old Villanova estate with a basketball court, golf green, soccer and lacrosse fields, and a koi pond listing for $3.1 million received an offer less than a week after it was listed, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The castle-like home on Tower Road includes eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. It sits…
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Pregnant and a Cancer Survivor, Villanova Field Hockey Coach Takes on Marathon
Villanova University field hockey coach Karlie Kisha participated in Saturday’s 8K Philadelphia Marathon, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Her participation was particularly impressive because she is seven months pregnant and a cancer survivor. The former Olympic athlete took the race in stride. “Looking for a 9-minute mile pace,” Kisha said, “but seven months…
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Villanova Sophomore Running Back Ja’briel Mace Made History Nov. 8
Villanova University sophomore running back Ja’briel Mace had his moments Nov. 8 against Towson University when he rushed for 291 yards on 28 carries and four touchdowns. It was the best game of his college career. More than that, it was one for the Villanova history books. He broke Villanova legend Brian Westbrook’s record for…
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Hopes Are on Kevin Willard to Bring Villanova Wildcats Back to Life
Kevin Willard has to face national championship expectations that Villanova fans still have four years after coach Jay Wright retired following his fourth Final Four appearance. Wright’s immediate successor, Kyle Neptune, learned from Wright but was unable to match the wins, championships, and fundraising of his predecessor, writes Dan Gelston for The Canadian Press. “It’s…
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Villanova TV Star Reflects on Career from ‘Buffy’ to ‘SEAL Team’ in Exclusive Interview
Actor David Boreanaz, son of veteran Action News weather forecaster Dave Roberts, has made his own mark in television and film, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The Malvern Prep grad who grew up in Villanova and Buffalo, New York, is recognizable from his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones, and Angel, and now…
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Following Villanova August Incident, Bipartisan Bills Aim to Make Swatting Felony in Pennsylvania
Newly proposed bipartisan bills target swatting, intending to make it a felony in Pennsylvania if passed by the state legislature, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At a Harrisburg news conference earlier this week, State Rep. Craig Williams, who represents Delaware and Chester counties, announced the legislation he introduced last week in the Pennsylvania…
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Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Return to Their Villanova Roots
It was an all-star lineup Wednesday night in Finneran Pavilion at Villanova University for a live taping of the Roommates Show podcast by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. Joining the former Villanova turned Knicks basketball stars were Maddy Siegrist, Jay Wright, and Jason Kelce, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Roommates Show launched…
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College Football’s Oldest Player Luke Larsen Is Punting for Villanova
Luke Larsen, Villanova Wildcats’ new punter, is one of the oldest players in college football, at age 33, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Australian kicker left his native country and a successful business to earn his degree. Now he’s pursuing his third degree and his sixth and final season of college football…
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Tanner Maddocks, Creator of Athletes Squared, Also Plays Some Villanova Football
Tanner Maddocks is working hard, mind and body, writes Elijah McDow for Main Line Today. Three years ago, the 21-year-old Villanova University senior created Athlete Squared, a video training app that links young athletes with college players for personalized training and coaching. Athlete Squared debuted last year and had 1,300 users nationwide in its first…
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$40M Gift to Villanova University Second Largest in Its History
An anonymous donor has given a boost to Villanova University’s $1.25 billion fundraising campaign with a $40 million gift, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is the second-largest gift received in the university’s history. The money will go toward the president’s Strategic Initiative Fund, which allows President Rev. Peter Donohue to “direct resources…
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Despite Predictions, Most 2024 Villanova Law Graduates Found Jobs
Law school classes in 2024 were 12 percent larger than any class since 2012, so there was worry in the legal industry that jobs might be hard to find for the 2024 graduates, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Not so. Ten months after graduation, a record 93.4 percent of the graduates got jobs.…
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