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Villanova Basketball Fans Sport A-Peeling Costumes for Wildcats
Go to a typical Villanova University basketball game in Villanova these days and you’re likely to see a field of banana fans out in the stands. A group of Villanova seniors have started the trend of wearing banana costumes to Wildcats games, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The idea started back in November…
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Meridian Welcomes Former CIA Chief Jim Olson to Its CEO Series
Meridian Bank continued a tradition of offering thought-provoking speakers for its CEO Series when it invited former CIA Chief of Counterintelligence Jim Olson to talk with Meridian’s business customers Feb. 27. Olson shared his more than 30 years of experience working undercover, speaking to 150 of Meridian’s best customers during the elegant affair at the…
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Mentor Program Matches Villanova Basketball Team With 8th Graders
Radnor Middle School girls had a chance to experience the life of a Villanova Women’s Basketball player in a unique mentoring program that paired the Radnor eighth graders with members of the team. There were 28 eighth graders from the Wayne school selected for the program that lasted over four visits, writes Madeleine Wright for…
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Join a Coffee Connection and Ribbon Cutting on March 11
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Coffee Connection and Ribbon Cutting, March 11, 9 to 11 AM, at the Villanova Xfinity Store, 775 East Lancaster Avenue, STE 110, Villanova. The event is provided through a partnership with the Delaware County and Main Line Chambers of Commerce. The Coffee Connection event includes freshly-brewed…
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Former American Eagle CEO Makes $2.5M Donation to Villanova’s Development Center
Villanova University received a $2.5 million donation from James O’Donnell, the former American Eagle Outfitters CEO, to relocate its professional development center, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. O’Donnell graduated from Villanova in 1963 and served as American Eagle’s CEO from 2003 to 2012. He has made a continued effort to give back…
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Actor David Boreanaz is a Diehard and Superstitious Eagles Fan
Actor David Boreanaz, a dedicated Eagles fan, is more than a little superstitious when it comes to supporting his team, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The star of Bones, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and SEAL Team has been a die-hard fan since he moved to Villanova from Buffalo, New York as a kid. …
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Villanova Professor Judith Giesberg Authors Book on Searches for Families Separated During Slavery
Villanova University history professor Judith Giesberg has written a book detailing the struggle that former enslaved people went through to find their lost families after the Civil War, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families” follows the lives of 10 people…
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First Bank House of the Week: A French-Style Villanova Home
A magnificent French-style Villanova home at 41 Greenwell Lane on 1.83 attractive acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale. This elegant residence is a masterpiece of timeless craftsmanship. Fine details such as wainscoting, crown moldings, and custom leaded-glass cabinetry elevate the interior. Notable features on the first…
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Villanova University Researchers Looking at Hurricane Secrets
A Villanova University research team has been collecting data from Florida hurricane impacts on to figure out ways to reduce future damage, writes Maryann Pugh for MyChesCo. In October 2024, Hurricanes Milton and Helene caused tens of billions of dollars in damage to Florida. Dr. Jonathan Hubler, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, and…
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Jasmine Bascoe’s Villanova Success Is Inspired by a Wildcats Legend
Villanova Wildcat freshman Jasmine Bascoe is having a pretty good season as Villanova’s leading scorer this basketball season, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She credits NBA player Jalen Brunson as her inspiration Bascoe used to watch Brunson play from her home in Milton, Ontario, and knew she wanted to play point guard at…
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Former Villanovan Lucy Olsen Still Has Basketball Fun in Iowa
“Basketball is fun”– Lucy Olsen. That was the catchphrase turned trademark for former Wildcat point guard Lucy Olsen during her three seasons at Villanova University, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Olsen led the Wildcats after Maddy Siegrist was drafted third overall by the Dallas Wings. Then, at the end of her junior year,…
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Villanova Grad Eric Roedl Is the University’s New Athletic Director
Villanova University has chosen one of its own as its new athletic director, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Eric Roedl, a 1997 Villanova graduate who co-captained the tennis team, is currently deputy athletic director at the University of Oregon. Roedl will start in January. He succeeds Mark Johnson, who is now the athletic…
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Villanova’s Lucas Kopecky Makes Crossover From Lacrosse to Football
Villanova University’s Lucas Kopecky was a former standout on the Wildcats’ lacrosse team, but now he’s giving football a try, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He played four seasons as a defensive midfielder and faceoff specialist in men’s lacrosse and now returns as a wide receiver on the university’s football team. Kopecky was…
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After Arriving to United States Three Years Ago, Immigrant Teen Earns Full Villanova Scholarship
Sylvain Farrel arrived in the United States three years ago from Indonesia at the age of 14. Today, he’s got a full scholarship to Villanova University pursuing nursing, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s crucial to be successful ASAP since I believe it’s my duty to pave the way for…
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1,000 Athletes Turn Out for Special Olympics Fall Fest at Villanova
It was the 36tth annual Pennsylvania Special Olympics Fall Fest this past weekend at Villanova University and more than 1,000 athletes competed, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Athletes could compete in events that included flag football, long-distance walking and running, and soccer. “Everybody learns what inclusion is all about,” said Matt Aaron, the president of…
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Villanova President Looking to Provide Campus Access With Upgrades
Villanova University is financially poised to make planned upgrades to its main campus, with a promise from its president, Rev. Peter M. Donohue, that those upgrades will be for everyone. “We need to provide ways to give people access to this institution, people that really want to be a part of Villanova and be a…
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Villanova’s $1.25B Capital Campaign Is the Largest in Its History
Villanova University is embarking on the largest capital campaign in its history as it embraces multiple projects that include acquisition of the Cabrini University campus, construction of a new library, and an expansion of its engineering building, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Part of the campaign funds will cover $300 million in scholarships.…
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Villanova Graduate Rick Wurster Now Head of The Charles Schwab Corporation
The new president of The Charles Schwab Corporation, Rick Wurster, is a graduate of Villanova University, writes the staff at fortworthbusiness.com. Wurster was appointed president by the Board of Directors in October of 2021. Wurster was managing director, heading up Schwab Asset Management. He joined Schwab in early 2016. He has a Bachelor of Science…
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