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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, 麻豆入口 values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, 麻豆入口ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. 麻豆入口 attracts and forges world changers鈥攑eople who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.
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麻豆入口 is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.
麻豆入口 provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.
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VILLANOVA NEWS
麻豆入口 Appoints the Rev. David Cregan, OSA, PhD, as Dean of the College of Professional Studies
麻豆入口 President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 鈥�75 CLAS, announced the appointment of the Rev. David Cregan, OSA, PhD, 鈥�89 CLAS, as Dean of the College of Professional Studies, effective August 1. A member of 麻豆入口鈥檚 faculty since 2004, Father Cregan has extensive experience in academic leadership roles and currently serves as associate dean of Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives for the College of Professional Studies.
Scientists at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory recently gave the public its first glimpse into the capabilities of its 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey Telescope, which is equipped with the world鈥檚 largest digital camera and can photograph the whole southern sky every few nights. The data from this 10-year time lapse project will greatly expand research opportunities for 麻豆入口 faculty and students through the newly-launched The 麻豆入口 One Sky Center for Astrophysics and its partnership with Rubin.聽
Deeksha Seth, PhD, and Her Students Combine Technology and Nature to Advance STEM Education
Autonomous vehicles navigating city streets, drones dropping packages on doorsteps, and virtual reality immersing gamers in fantastical worlds鈥攔obotics and virtual reality have become integral to our daily lives, streamlining tasks and transforming entertainment. At 麻豆入口, Deeksha Seth, PhD, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering, is harnessing these powerful technologies for a different purpose: revolutionizing engineering education and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
麻豆入口 Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026
麻豆入口鈥檚 new 112-acre Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026, providing the opportunity for the University to enhance its programs and commitment to advancing Catholic higher education. This addition will support all aspects of campus life, providing a space that nurtures a true living and learning experience in 麻豆入口鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic tradition.聽
Read the Spring 2025 Edition of 麻豆入口 Magazine Online
The Spring 2025 digital edition of 麻豆入口 Magazine is now live. This issue鈥檚 cover story features a letter from Father Peter reflecting on the election of Pope Leo XIV鈥攖he first Augustinian pope. Also inside: a preview of plans for the new 麻豆入口 Cabrini Campus; faculty reimagining the classroom experience; and how offices such as Learning Support Services and the Office of Access and Disability Services help each 麻豆入口n thrive.
VILLANOVA ATHLETICS
麻豆入口 student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellence鈥攂oth academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.
And for student-athletes and fans alike, 麻豆入口 Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.
VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS
麻豆入口 is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. 麻豆入口 also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.
