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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, Villanova values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, Villanovans are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. Villanova attracts and forges world changers—people who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.
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A PAPAL CONNECTION
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, '77 CLAS, was elected the 267th pope. Now known to the world as Pope Leo XIV, he is not only the first pope from the United States, but also a fellow Augustinian and Villanovan. Across the University, our institutes, centers, programs and scholars are contributing meaningfully to conversations about Pope Leo XIV, the papacy and the future of the Catholic Church.
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VILLANOVA NEWS
Pope Leo XIV to Receive 38th Annual Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center
On July 3, Pope Leo XIV will receive the 38th Annual Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center. Villanova University, the Holy Father's alma mater, joins the National Constitution Center in recognizing his commitment to religious liberty, human dignity and the common good.
Originally made to replace the now-iconic Liberty Bell, its “Sister Bell” rang alongside it at Independence Hall in July 1776. For nearly 200 years, it has been inextricably linked to Villanova University and the Order of St. Augustine.
12 Villanovans Awarded Prestigious Fulbright US Student Grants for 2026-27
12 Villanova University students and alumni have been selected to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Grants for the 2026–27 academic year. In addition, 9 Villanovans were named alternates and 42 were recognized as semifinalists. Two students also earned the highly competitive Fulbright English Teaching Flagship Award to Taiwan, highlighting Villanova’s global reach and commitment to fostering cross-cultural understanding through education.
Ahead of America250, Villanova Historian Reveals How Independence Hall Almost Didn’t Survive
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall has long occupied an outsized place in the American imagination. In July, these hallowed grounds will yet again take center stage, as the country observes its 250th anniversary celebration. However, while Independence Hall’s role in the national saga will go widely remarked and recognized, the building itself has a story that remains largely unknown. According to Villanova historian Whitney Martinko, PhD, the “cradle of American democracy” almost never survived the country’s infancy.
Villanova University Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026
Villanova University’s 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 Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic tradition.
NOVA KNICKS
Congratulations to the Nova Knicks—Villanovans Jalen Brunson ’18 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), Mikal Bridges ’18 CLAS and Josh Hart ’17 CLAS—for helping lead the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA Championship.
VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS
Villanova University is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. Villanova also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.
