Villanova University
Motto:	Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Truth, Unity, Charity)
Established:	1842
Type:	Private
Religious affiliation:	Roman Catholic (Augustinian)
Endowment:	$335. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group The meaning of the word truth extends from Honesty, Good faith, and Sincerity in general to agreement with Fact or Reality Oneness is a spiritual term referring to the 'experience' of the absence of egoic identity boundaries and according to some traditions the perception of an absolute In Christian Theology charity, or love ( Agapē) means an unlimited loving-kindness toward all others The date of establishment or date of founding of an Institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point Year 1842 ( MDCCCXLII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common For the film of this title see Private School (film. Private schools, or Independent schools are Schools not administered A religion is a set of Tenets and practices often centered upon specific Supernatural and moral claims about Reality, the Cosmos The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430) are several Catholic Monastic orders and congregations A financial endowment is a Transfer of Money or Property donated to an Institution, usually with the stipulation that it be invested 73 million [1]
President:	Rev. Peter M. Donohue
Faculty:	545
Undergraduates:	6,335
Postgraduates:	3,200
Location:	Villanova Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Campus:	Suburban, 254 acres (1. University president is the title of the highest ranking officer within a University, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Rev Peter M Donohue OSA is a Roman Catholic Priest who was inaugurated as Villanova University's 32nd President on 8 September A faculty is a division within a University. The concept of a university with different faculties for different subjects dates back to Al-Azhar University, which had In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. See also Postgraduate Training in Education Postgraduate education (synonymous in North America with graduate education, and sometimes described Villanova is a community in the US state of Pennsylvania. It straddles Lower Merion Township of Montgomery County and Radnor Township Radnor Township is a Municipality in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern The United States of America —commonly referred to as the South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California. 028 km²)
Colors:	Blue and white
Mascot:	Wildcat
Website:	www.villanova.edu

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Contents 1 History 2 Campus 2.1 Overview 2.2 Environmental commitment 3 Academics 3.1 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1842) 3.2 Villanova School of Business (1922) 3.2.1 Undergraduate 3.2.2 Graduate 3.3 College of Engineering (1905) 3.4 College of Nursing (1953) 3.5 School of Law (1953) 4 Student life 4.1 Orientation 4.2 Blue Key Society 4.3 Special Olympics 4.4 Rays of Sunshine 4.5 Greek Life 4.5.1 Sororities 4.5.2 Fraternities 4.5.3 Service Fraternity 4.6 Villanova Emergency Medical Services 4.7 Campus publications and media 4.8 NROTC 4.9 Habitat for Humanity 5 Athletics 5.1 Men's Basketball 5.2 Track and Field 6 Traditions 6.1 The university seal 6.2 The Liberty Bell's "Sister Bell" 6.3 Campus myths 7 People 7.1 Commencement speakers 8 Notes and references 9 See also 10 External links

History

In October 1841, two Augustinians from Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia purchased the 200-acre "Belle Air" estate in Radnor Township with the intention of starting a school. The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430) are several Catholic Monastic orders and congregations The school, which was called the "Augustinian College of Villanova," opened in 1842. However, the Philadelphia Nativist Riots of 1844 that burned Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia caused financial difficulties for the Augustinians, and the college was closed in February 1845. The Philadelphia Nativist Riots (also known as the Philadelphia Prayer Riots, the Bible Riots and the Native American Riots) were a series of riots that The college reopened in 1846 and graduated its first class in 1847. In March 1848, the governor of Pennsylvania incorporated the school and gave it the power to grant degrees. In 1857, the school closed again as the demand for priests in Philadelphia prevented adequate staffing, and the crisis of the Panic of 1857 strained the school financially. The Panic of 1857 was a sudden downturn in the economy of the United States that occurred in 1857 The school remained closed throughout the Civil War and reopened in September 1865; since then it has operated continuously. ^[2]

The first great expansion of Villanova began in the late 1890s. Desiring an institution that would "rank among the best in the United States," the college built more classrooms, dormitories, and recreational facilities, and bought instructional equipment.

The School of Technology was established in 1905. In 1915, a two-year pre-medical program was established to help students meet medical schools' new requirements. This led to a four-year pre-medical program, the B. S. in biology, and the founding of the sciences division in 1926.

Villanova was all-male until 1918, when the college began evening classes to educate nuns to teach in parochial schools. A Nun is a Woman who has taken special vows committing her to a religious life Parochial school is one term used (particularly in the United States) to describe a school that engages in Religious education in addition to conventional Education In 1938, a laywoman received a Villanova degree for the first time. It was not until the nursing school opened in 1953 that women permanently began attending Villanova full-time. In 1958, the College of Engineering admitted its first female student; other colleges admitted women only as commuters. Villanova University became fully coeducational in 1968. ^[2]

After World War II, Villanova expanded, returning veterans swelling enrollments and the faculty growing fourfold. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including A veteran (from Latin vetus, meaning "old" is a person who has or is working in the armed forces Additional facilities were built and in 1953, the College of Nursing and the School of Law were established. Nursing is a Profession focused on assisting individuals families, and communities in attaining maintaining and recovering optimal Health Law is a system of rules enforced through a set of Institutions used as an instrument to underpin civil obedience politics economics and society Villanova achieved university status on November 18, 1953. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Between 1954 and 1963, 10 new buildings were built or bought on land adjacent to the campus, including Bartley, Mendel, and Dougherty Halls. ^[3]

During the 1970s and 1980s, Villanova worked to become a nationally recognized university. The quality of faculty and students improved dramatically and international studies programs were introduced. Additional residential and recreational facilities were constructed, and efforts to increase the endowment were undertaken. A financial endowment is a Transfer of Money or Property donated to an Institution, usually with the stipulation that it be invested

In the 1980s, endowed chairs were established in theology, philosophy, engineering, and business; scholarship funding was increased, and the curriculum expanded and improved. Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective Philosophy is the study of general problems concerning matters such as existence knowledge truth beauty justice validity mind and language Engineering is the Discipline and Profession of applying technical and scientific Knowledge and A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to An extensive building campaign created facilities for the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Commerce and Finance, and student residences on the south and the west campuses.

Over the history of the university, it has also served as a headquarters of the Augustinian Order in North America, and has provided staff to establish Catholic high schools throughout the United States, such as St. Augustine High School in San Diego, California, which was established in 1922 with teaching staff dispatched from Villanova. The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430) are several Catholic Monastic orders and congregations St Augustine High School is a private Catholic high school for young men under the direction of the Order of St

Campus

Villanova University sits on 254 acres just 12 miles from Philadelphia. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə ^[4] The campus is host to Arboretum Villanova which includes roughly 1,500 trees across campus, including the only known instance of a naturally-growing sequoia east of the Mississippi River. Arboretum Villanova (222 Acres is an Arboretum located throughout the campus of Villanova University at 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova Pennsylvania

Overview

The most prominent feature of the Villanova Campus is St. Thomas of Villanova Church, whose dual spires are Villanova's tallest structure. An important campus crossroads, the Church lies at the head of the path crossing Lancaster Avenue (Route 30) into the parking lots and toward South Campus. US Route 30 is an east-west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country As such, it is a popular meeting place for students, and hosts three student-oriented masses on Sunday nights.

Situated behind the Church is Mendel Field, around which sit three major campus buildings: Mendel Hall, Tolentine Hall, and the CEER Building. Opened in 1998, the Center for Engineering Education and Research holds a state-of-the-art engineering lab and classroom facility where Engineering students spend many hours. Tolentine Hall houses classrooms, several academic offices, and computer labs, and is connected to Villanova's monastery, St. Thomas Hall. Mendel Hall, named for pioneering geneticist and Augustinian monk Gregor Mendel, holds numerous science labs, lecture halls, and other facilities. Genetics (from Ancient Greek grc-Latn genetikos, “genitive” and that from grc-Latn genesis, “origin” a discipline of Biology, is Gregor Johann Mendel ( July 20, 1822 &ndash January 6, 1884) was Mendel Hall's two large buildings are connected underground and by a second-floor indoor bridge that forms the gateway between West and Main Campus. In 1998, the college commissioned a 7-foot bronze sculpture of Mendel by Philadelphia sculptor James Peniston, and installed it outside the hall's entrance. Bronze is the most popular metal for cast metal Sculptures; a cast bronze sculpture is often called simply a "bronze" James Peniston (1973-) is an American Sculptor whose monumental Bronze works include Gregor Mendel (1998 and Keys To Community ^[5]

Slightly east of Mendel Field sits The Grotto, a landscaped haven between Falvey Library and two residence halls, Corr Hall and Alumni Hall. Often home to outdoor masses and other large gatherings, the Grotto is sometimes perfect for quiet contemplation. The Mass is the Eucharistic celebration in the Latin liturgical rites of the Roman Catholic Church. Falvey Library, the campus's main research library, houses over 1,000,000 books, thousands of periodicals, television production studios, and quiet places for solitary or group study. ^[6]

East of Corr Hall sits Kennedy Hall, which houses the Campus's bookstore. Across a small courtyard is Dougherty hall, home to "The Pit", one of three all-you-can-eat facilities on campus, as well as a few smaller eateries. Next to Kennedy is Connelly Center, the Student Union. With radically different architecture, the Connelly Center contains a multitude of eating places, meeting places, areas for group study, the cinema, as well as several ATM machines and a candy store.

Between the eating halls of Dougherty and the meeting halls of Connelly is "The Oreo. " A large black-and-white sculpture by Jay Dugan, some of the major campus celebrations have occurred in its circular shadow -- including celebratory vandalism in the wake of the 1985 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship. Sitting just west of The Quad, The Awakening (as it is officially known) has served as a major meeting place at the heart of the campus for generations of Villanovans.

Still further east, The Quad is bordered by Sheehan and Sullivan residence halls, and Bartley Hall, home to the College of Business. Bartley is also situated near the other entrance to South Campus. Sitting diagonally across Lancaster Ave. and Ithan Ave. , South Campus is home to several residence halls -- usually reserved for underclassmen -- and Donahue Hall, home to "The Spit". Short for "South Pit", Donahue hall also houses Donahue Market.

Situated north and west of Mendel hall is West Campus, home to St. Mary's Hall, the West Campus Apartments and the Law School. Villanova University School of Law is a private American law school located in Villanova Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia Pennsylvania, adjacent to the main St. Mary's, a labyrinthine building of classrooms, residence rooms, a cafeteria, and large chapel, was originally built as a seminary, but is now home to the School of Nursing. Behind St. Mary's sit the Apartments -- eight buildings that house junior and senior resident students.

Environmental commitment

In May 2007, the University’s president signed the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. The ACUPCC is dedicated to the critical research and education needed to end global warming. The new College of Nursing and the new School of Law are being built according to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified specifications.

On November 16, 2007, the College of Engineering unveiled a new Solar Electric System atop its Center for Engineering Education and Research (CEER), providing up to 4,000 watts of power to offset utility-supplied power for the CEER building. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[7]

Academics

For more than a decade, Villanova University has been ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report in the Best Universities-Masters category in the northern region. USNews & World Report is an influential weekly American Newsmagazine published in Washington D Villanova has several highly regarded academic programs, including an engineering school that is ranked #9 among undergraduate engineering programs whose highest degree is a masters by U. S. News and World Report. The School of Business was ranked #12 in the 2007 Business Week rankings of undergraduate business schools,^[8] #87 in the 2006 U. BusinessWeek is a business Magazine published by McGraw-Hill. S. News and World Report rankings of undergraduate business schools, and #29 in the Financial Times' ranking of top executive MBA programs. The Financial Times ( FT) is a British international business Newspaper. The Master of Business Administration ( MBA) is a Master's degree in Business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines ^[9] Villanova University School of Law is ranked as a Top Law School by the 2008 edition of U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools," placing 68th overall. Villanova University School of Law is a private American law school located in Villanova Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia Pennsylvania, adjacent to the main USNews & World Report is an influential weekly American Newsmagazine published in Washington D ^[10]. In December 2006, PC Magazine and The Princeton Review ranked Villanova #1 in its review of top "wired colleges" in the United States. PC Magazine (sometimes referred to as PC Mag) is a Computer magazine that is published monthly in the United States (until 2008 it was published The Princeton Review (TPR is an American educational preparation company ^[11] The College of Nursing has been designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing in 2004 and again in 2007. ^[12]

Villanova University offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional programs through its five divisions:

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (1842) Dean: Kail Ellis, O. S. A. , Ph. D. Applied Statistics (M.S.) Art History (B.A.) Astronomy & Astrophysics (B.S.) Biology (B.S., M.A., M.S.) Chemistry (B.S., M.S.) Classical Studies (B.A., M.A.) Communication (B.A., M.A.) Comprehensive Science (B.S.) Computer Science (B.S., M.S.) Counseling & Human Relations (M.S.) Criminal Justice (M.A.) Economics (B.A.) Education (M.A.) Education, Secondary (B.S.) English (B.A., M.A.) French (B.A.) Geography (B.A.) German (B.A.) Hispanic Studies (M.A.) History (B.A., M.A.) Honors Program (B.A., B.S.) Humanities (B.A.) Human Resource Development (M.S.) Human Services (B.A.) Information Science (B.S.) Italian (B.A.) Liberal Arts (B.A.) Liberal Studies (M.A.) Mathematics (B.S., M.A.) Philosophy (B.A., M.A., Ph.D.) Physics (B.S.) Political Science (B.A., M.A.) Psychology (B.A., M.S.) Public Administration (M.S.) Sociology (B.A.) Spanish (B.A., M.A.) Theatre (M.A.) Theology (B.A., M.A.)

Villanova School of Business (1922) Dean: James M. 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Student life

Villanova's student organizations include standard club sports, cultural organizations, Greek-letter fraternities and sororities, and more. Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional The Master of Laws is an advanced Academic degree, or research degree and is commonly abbreviated LL Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional The Master of Business Administration ( MBA) is a Master's degree in Business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional "PhD" redirects here for other uses see PhD (disambiguation. Drexel University is a private Coeducational University located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The Master of Laws is an advanced Academic degree, or research degree and is commonly abbreviated LL ^[13] Villanova students participate in charitable and philanthropic activities and organizations, including the largest student-run Special Olympics in the world. Special Olympics is an international organization created to help people with Intellectual disabilities develop self-confidence social skills and a sense of personal accomplishment ^[14]

Orientation

The New Student Orientation Program is one of the most successful student run programs on campus. With over 30 years of tradition, the program has evolved into a four day program where 25 new students are assigned to an Orientation Counselor or "O. C. " The "O. C. " leads the 25 students to various programs and activities that discuss topics such as diversity, academics, athletics, sexual awareness, the Philadelphia Area, and student concerns. ^[15] Every year hundreds of student apply to be an "O. C. "or an "A. A. " (Administrative Assistant) with only a limited number of students being accepted. The program is run by a staff director, a student chairperson, a student administrative coordinator, and a student steering committee. ^[16]

Blue Key Society

The Blue Key Society is Villanova’s completely volunteer-based group of campus tour guides, who work with the Admissions Office to coordinate all campus tours and both Early Action and Regular Action Candidates’ Day. The group of over 250 student tour guides is responsible for giving three daily tours each weekday, various special tours as needed and several weekend tours throughout each semester. The members also serve as tour guides when the individual academic colleges hold their respective open houses. Although tour lengths vary since each member is free to design his or her own unique path, campus tours are typically around one and a half hours long. New members, who must be freshman, sophomores or juniors, are chosen early each Fall through a two round interview and recruitment process. Accepted members are officially welcomed into the Society after ‘shadowing’ several current members’ tours and attending various development seminars. The Blue Key Society is one of Villanova's most visible on-campus organizations, due in large amount to the nature of its responsibilities. ^[17]

Special Olympics

The Special Olympics Fall Festival at Villanova University is the largest and most successful student run Special Olympics in the nation. With 20 years of hosting the Fall Festival at Villanova University, students apply to be apart of the student committee responsible for planning the Fall Festival held every year. The Special Olympics Fall Festival, run by 80 student committee members, draws more than 1,000 athletes, 400 coaches from 44 Pennsylvania counties, making it one of the largest in the nation. Special Olympics Fall Festival attracts 2,500 student volunteers and over 1,000 volunteers from the Villanova community. The student committee members are volunteers who work for over nine months planning the festival alongside with Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). ^[14] Athletes may advance through the festival to regional and international competition. The festival is one of more than 300 statewide events overseen by Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

Rays of Sunshine

Formerly known as Project Sunshine, The Office of Community Service, commonly called "Rays of Sunshine", is a student-led community service organization dedicated to reaching out to all kinds of communities with kindness and compassion. Through tutoring, mentoring, or visiting the elderly, sick, and disabled, Rays of Sunshine works to "bring some sunshine" into the lives of others. ^[18]

Greek Life

Villanova University hosts a number of Greek letter organizations, including eleven fraternities, ten sororities, and one service fraternity. Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal The first Greek organization at the school was established in 1902 as a social organization and circle of individuals interested in classical studies. ^[19] Approximately 15% of Villanova students belong to Greek organizations. ^[20] Unlike many major universities, no Greek letter organizations on the Villanova campus have fraternity or sorority houses.

Sororities National Panhellenic Conference Sororities Kappa Delta Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Delta Delta Delta Pi Beta Phi Delta Gamma Chi Omega Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Phi National Pan-Hellenic Council Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha

Fraternities North-American Interfraternity Conference Fraternities Phi Sigma Kappa Sigma Nu Phi Gamma Delta Delta Tau Delta Sigma Alpha Epsilon Beta Theta Pi Sigma Chi Sigma Phi Epsilon Lambda Chi Alpha Pi Kappa Alpha National Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations Fraternity Phi Iota Alpha

Service Fraternity

The Sigma Eta chapter of Alpha Phi Omega meets weekly on Villanova's campus. Members History Early histories of women's fraternities contain accounts of "rushing and pledging agreements" or "compacts" among fraternities Kappa Delta ( ΚΔ) was the first Sorority founded at the State Female Normal School (now Longwood University) in Farmville Virginia Alpha Chi Omega ( ΑΧΩ, also known as A-Chi-O or Alpha Chi) is a women's fraternity founded on October 15 1885. Alpha Delta Pi ( ΑΔΠ) was founded May 15 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon Georgia making it the first female fraternal organization Delta Delta Delta ( ΔΔΔ) also known as Tri Delta is an international Collegiate women's fraternity founded on November 27, 1888. Pi Beta Phi ( ΠΒΦ) is an international sorority founded as I Delta Gamma ( ΔΓ) is one of the oldest and largest women's fraternities in the United States and Canada with its Executive Offices based in Columbus Chi Omega ( ΧΩ, also known as Chi O is a women's fraternity and the largest member of the National Panhellenic Conference. Kappa Kappa Gamma ( ΚΚΓ) is a college women's fraternity, founded at Monmouth College, Illinois. Alpha Phi ( ΑΦ) is a fraternity for women founded at Syracuse University on September 18, 1872. History The National Pan-Hellenic Council was established in an age when Racial segregation and disenfranchisement plagued African Americans, the rise of each Alpha Kappa Alpha ( ΆΚΆ) is the first Greek-lettered Sorority established and incorporated by African American college women Membership requirements Member The NIC membership requirements are detailed in the By-Laws of the North-American Interfraternity Conference Phi Sigma Kappa (ΦΣK is a fraternity devoted to three cardinal principles the Promotion of Brotherhood, the Stimulation of Scholarship, and the ΣΝ (Sigma Nu is an undergraduate College fraternity with chapters in the United States and Canada Origins of Phi Gamma Delta Historical sketch of Jefferson College In 1803 only a small percentage of Americans attended college Delta Tau Delta ( ΔΤΔ, DTD or " Delts " is a US -based international college fraternity. Sigma Alpha Epsilon (also known as SΑΕ) is a secret letter social college fraternity Sigma Chi ( ΣΧ) is one of the largest and oldest all-male college Greek-letter social fraternities and a Secret society. ΣΦΕ ( Sigma Phi Epsilon) commonly Nicknamed SigEp or SPE, is a social fraternity for male College students in the Lambda Chi Alpha ( ΛΧΑ) headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana, is a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC and one of the largest History Pi Kappa Alpha is an international brotherhood composed of 210 student chapters 9 colonies and 120 alumni associations Kappa Alpha Psi ( KAΨ) is a collegiate Greek-letter fraternity with a predominantly African American membership History Established in 1998 NALFO the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations set out to become the uniting force for Latin-based fraternities and sororities Phi Iota Alpha (ΦΙΑ, established December 26, 1931, is the oldest Latino fraternity still in existence and works to motivate people develop leaders Alpha Phi Omega (commonly known as APO but also ΑΦΩ A-Phi-O and A-Phi-Q is the largest collegiate fraternity in the United States, with chapters at over 350 campuses an The goal of this organization is to promote its motto "Friendship, Leadership, and Service. " APO is the Nation's Largest Collegiate Fraternity with more than 17,000 members at 361 campuses. The Villanova Chapter does various service projects throughout the year both on and off campus. ^[21] Some service events include school clean ups through Philly Cares Day, working at soup kitchens and tutoring children in Math and Science at Philadelphia public schools.

Villanova Emergency Medical Services

Villanova Emergency Medical Services (VEMS), is a student-run ambulance service licensed and dedicated to serving the campus community. VEMS membership consists of more than 40 undergraduate student volunteers; the majority of whom are certified as Emergency Medical Technicians, volunteering more than 25,000 hours annually. Villanova is one of only a handful of colleges to provide EMS services to their campus, and one of only 52 who provide emergency response and transport to at least the Basic Life Support (BLS) Level. ^[22] VEMS has been recognized on a national level multiple times by the National Collegiate EMS Foundation, specifically being named 2001 Campus Organization of the Year and receiving EMS website of the year in 2000, 2004, and 2006. VEMS hosted the yearly NCEMSF Conference in Philadelphia in 2004. ^[23]

Campus publications and media

The Villanovan has been the officially recognized and accredited student newspaper since its founding in 1916. The Villanovan has been the officially recognized and accredited student newspaper of Villanova University since its founding in 1916 The newspaper of record of Villanova University, the tabloid-sized weekly produces usually 12 issues per semester at a circulation of 6,500 copies. ^[24] The paper's awards include 2nd Place for Tabloid Feature Cover from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Collegiate Circle (2007); Certificate of Merit for Editorial Writing from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Collegiate Circle (2007); Certificate of Merit for portfolio of work in the Feature Photograph category from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association's Collegiate Circle (2007); Pennsylvania Newspaper Association's Keystone Award for Best Feature Story; and 1st Place with Special Merit and Outstanding Sports Coverage from the American Scholastic Press Association. Pennsylvania Newspaper Association (PNA is the official trade organization for Pennsylvania Newspapers It was founded in 1925 as the Pennsylvania

Villanova Times, an alumni-funded bi-weekly student newspaper, won the 2005-2006 Collegiate Network Award for Layout and Design. Collegiate Network (also CN) is a Non-profit, Non-partisan Tax-exempt 501(c(3 organization that provides financial and technical

WVTV (Villanova), the student-run campus television station, resides at channel 17. Villanova Television ( VTV) is a student-run campus television station within Villanova University in Villanova Pennsylvania. A television station is a type of broadcast station that broadcasts both audio and Video to Television receivers in a particular area Starting in 1999 as the the Villanova TV Production Club, the station has produced news, events, films and other programming for the Villanova community. ^[25]

WXVU, the student-operated FM radio station, operates at 89. WXVU, known as Villanova University Radio is a college radio station which is broadcast in the Philadelphia area via a 100-watt Transmitter See also Frequency modulation, FM band FM broadcasting is a broadcast Technology invented by Edwin Howard Armstrong that This article is about radio broadcasting for other uses see Radio (disambiguation. 1 megahertz. The hertz (symbol Hz) is a measure of Frequency, informally defined as the number of events occurring per Second. With an output of 75 watts, WXVU can be heard in an 8-mile radius around the campus. Since 1991, the station has supplied the Villanova community with a varied program of music, news, sports, public affairs, and specialty programming. ^[26]

POLIS Literary Magazine, a student publication printed once a semester, features writing and artwork by Villanova students and professors. Each issue features creative nonfiction, poetry, short fiction, and black-and-white photography focusing on a central theme. ^[27] Each issue also features articles on literature, entertainment, and dining.

NROTC

Villanova is home to a Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) program which has commissioned more U.S. Navy admirals and Marine Corps generals than any institution but the U.S. Naval Academy. The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps ( NROTC) program is a College -based Commissioned officers recruitment tool of the United States Navy The United States Naval Academy is an undergraduate college in Annapolis, Maryland, United States that educates and commissions officers of the United States ^[28] In 2004, the commanders of both U.S. Naval Forces Atlantic and U.S. Naval Forces Pacific were Villanova NROTC graduates. The United States Fleet Forces Command (USFLTFORCOM of the United States Navy is the part of the Navy responsible for operations in and around the Atlantic Ocean. The United States Pacific Fleet ( USPACFLT) is a Pacific Ocean Navy theater-level component command of the United States Navy, under the operational control

Habitat for Humanity

Villanova students participate in charitable organizations and service trips in the U. The definition of charitable organization, and of charity varies according to the country and in some instances the region of the country in which the charitable organization operates S. and abroad. In 2004, Villanova had more participants in the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge than any other U. Habitat For Humanity International ( HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international Ecumenical S. university. ^[29]

Athletics

Villanova University's varsity men's athletics programs include baseball, basketball, cross country running, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis, track and field. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Cross Country running is a Sport of running Compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Lacrosse is a full contact Team sport played using a solid rubber ball and long handled racket called a crosse or Lacrosse stick. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Swimming is the movement by humans or animals through Water, usually without artificial assistance Diving off a deck into the Great South Bay of Long Islandjpg|thumb|A man dives into the Great South Bay of Long Island. Tennis is a sport played between two players ( singles) or between two teams of two players each ( doubles) Women's varsity athletics programs include basketball, cross country running, field hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo. Field hockey is a Team sport in which players attempt to score goals by hitting the Ball across the pitch with a stick Softball is a team Sport popular especially in the United States. Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of 6 active players (5 normal players and one 'libero' are separated by a net that is usually four feet Water polo is a team water sport A team consists of six field players and one Goalkeeper. ^[30]

Sports teams participate in the NCAA's Division I and in the Big East Conference, except for football and lacrosse. The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United Football and Men's Lacrosse play in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Colonial Athletic Association, also known as the CAA, is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose members are located in East Women's lacrosse plays in the Patriot League. The Patriot League is a College athletic conference which operates in the Northeastern United States. The Wildcats are also part of the Philadelphia Big 5, the traditional Philadelphia-area basketball rivalry. For other uses of the term "Big Five" and its variants see Big five (disambiguation. Their fiercest city rivalry is with St. Joseph's University which is locally called the "Holy War"

Men's Basketball

Main article: Villanova Wildcats men's basketball

In 1985, under the direction of coach Rollie Massimino, the men's basketball team won the national championship in the first year of the 64-team field. Saint Joseph's University (also called SJU or St Joe's) is a private Coeducational Roman Catholic University located Recent History 1996 December 23: @ The Pavilion: Villanova 81 St Villanova University has fielded a basketball team since the 1920-21 season Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Yuri Korolev, USSR Roland V "Rollie" Massimino (born November 13, 1934 in Hillside New Jersey, United States) is a men's college basketball coach The 1985 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 64 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division The final game, against defending champion and ten-point-favorite Georgetown, is often cited among the greatest upsets in college basketball history. Cultural traditions "What is a Hoya?" The University admits that the precise origin of the term "Hoya" is unknown ^[31] In 2005, under the direction of coach Jay Wright, Villanova's men's basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, losing to #1 seed and eventual champion North Carolina by 1 point on a disputed traveling call on Allan Ray. } Jerold "Jay" Wright (born December 24, 1961) is an American Basketball coach The 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I College basketball The term Sweet Sixteen refers to the final sixteen teams in the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, who play in the semi-final game of each of the tournament's four regional The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( UNC, North Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, Coeducational Research Allan Ray (born June 17 1984 in The Bronx, New York) is an American professional Basketball player formerly with In 2005-2006, the team began the year ranked #4 in the major polls from USA Today and the Associated Press. A 75-62 loss to eventual champion Florida ended the team's run for a second NCAA championship in the Regional Final. The University of Florida ( Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major Research This team was led by a unique type of lineup designed by coach Jay Wright. He used a four guard set for most of the season. Allan Ray, Randy Foye, Kyle Lowry, and Mike Nardy were the four guards. In the 2006-2007 season, the Wildcats had a record of 22-11, and lost to Kentucky in the first round of the 2007 tournament. The Kentucky Wildcats are the men's and women's athletic teams representing the University of Kentucky (UK a founding member of the Southeastern Conference The 2007 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 NCAA schools playing in a Single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division In 2008, they were eliminated by the top-seeded, eventual champion Kansas Jayhawks in the Sweet 16, after upsetting the fifth seeded Clemson Tigers in the 1st round and defeating the thirteenth seeded Siena Saints in the 2nd round. The sports teams at the University of Kansas are Siena College is an independent Catholic Liberal Arts College situated on US 9 in the suburban community of Loudonville New York

The Wildcats home venues include the on-campus 6,500 seat Pavilion for smaller attendance games, as well as the larger, 21,600 seat Wachovia Center at the Philadelphia sports complex. The Pavilion is a 6500-seat multi-purpose Arena in Villanova Pennsylvania, United States, just outside of Philadelphia. The Wachovia Center, formerly known as the CoreStates Center and the First Union Center, is an indoor arena located in Philadelphia Pennsylvania The February 13, 2006 meeting between Villanova and the University of Connecticut set the record for the highest attendance at a college basketball game in Pennsylvania with 20,859. Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The University of Connecticut ( Connecticut or UConn) is the State of Connecticut 's Land-grant university. ^[32]

Track and Field

Villanova University's Track and Field team has a long history of athletic success that has spanned from Big East Conference Championships to NCAA Championships. The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of seventeen Universities in the northeastern southeastern and midwestern United ^[33]

The Men's Team has produced 69 NCAA Championships, 36 Indoor and 33 Outdoor. The team has had 8 NCAA team Championships (4 Cross Country, 3 Indoor, 1 Outdoor). Villanova has produced 28 athletes who have made appearances in the Olympics, 10 of whom have medaled (7 Gold medals, 3 Silver medals). Villanova hopefuls for the 2008 Summer Olympics include alumnus Adrian Blincoe, and senior Robert Curtis. Adrian Blincoe (born 4 November 1979 in Auckland) is a New Zealand middle distance runner who specializes mainly in the 1500 metres. The men's team has also won 112 Penn Relay Championships, which stands as the most wins by any school. The men's current coaches include head coach, Marcus O'Sullivan, and assistant head coach, Anthony Williams. ^[33]

The Women's team has also had a multitude of success, producing 10 Big East team Championships and 7 NCAA team Championships. They have also produced 7 Olympians including Vicki Huber, Sonia O'Sullivan, Kim Certain, Kate Fonshell, Jen Rhines, Carmen Douma, and Carrie Tollefson. Vicki Huber Rudawsky (born May 29, 1967) is a former Olympic track and field middle-distance runner from Wilmington Delaware Sonia O'Sullivan (born 28 November 1969 is an Irish runner from Cobh, County Cork. Carrie Tollefson (born January 18, 1977 in Dawson, Minnesota) is an American middle distance runner who was on the US 2004 Summer Olympic hopefuls for the 2008 Summer Olympics include alumna Marina Muncan. The Women's team has won 28 Penn Relay Championships, which is the most wins by any women's team. The current women's coaches include head coach, Gina Procaccio, and assistant head coach, Anthony Williams. ^[33]

Traditions

The university seal

An adaptation of the seal of the Order of St. Augustine, the seal of Villanova University is one of the campus's most ubiquitous images, adorning everything from buildings to chairs to backpacks. ^[34] A ribbon carries the University motto: Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Truth, Unity, and Charity), virtues to which every member of the Villanova community should aspire. The meaning of the word truth extends from Honesty, Good faith, and Sincerity in general to agreement with Fact or Reality Oneness is a spiritual term referring to the 'experience' of the absence of egoic identity boundaries and according to some traditions the perception of an absolute In Christian Theology charity, or love ( Agapē) means an unlimited loving-kindness toward all others Virtue ( Latin virtus; Greek) is moral Excellence. Personal virtues are characteristics valued as promoting individual A book symbolizes Augustine's dedication to education and the New Testament where he found Christianity. A cincture is part of the habit worn by members of the Order of Saint Augustine. The cincture is a liturgical Vestment, worn encircling the body around or above the waist A religious habit is a distinctive set of garments worn by members of a Religious order. Hovering above is the flaming heart, symbol of Augustine's search for God and his love of neighbors. Behind the book is the crosier — a staff traditionally held by a Bishop — commemorating Augustine's service as Bishop of Hippo. A crosier ( crozier, pastoral staff, paterissa, pósokh) is the stylized staff of office ( Pastoral staff) carried by high-ranking A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight Hippo Regius is the ancient name of the modern city of Annaba (formerly Bône Algeria. Above and behind the book are two crosses, symbolic of Augustine's conversion and the University's commitment to Christianity. The Christian cross is the best-known Religious symbol of Christianity. Framing the central portion of the seal is a laurel wreath exemplifying victory through the pursuit of knowledge, and 1842 is the year of the University's founding. A laurel wreath is a circular Wreath made of interlocking branches and leaves of the Bay Laurel ( Laurus nobilis Lauraceae) an aromatic Surrounding the seal is the incorporated fide of the University: Universitas Villanova In Statu Pennsylvaniae.

The Liberty Bell's "Sister Bell"

Villanova University is also home to the Liberty Bell's "Sister Bell," the replacement bell ordered from the Whitechapel Bell Foundry after the original bell cracked in 1753. The Liberty Bell, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a bell that has served as one of the most prominent symbols of the American Revolutionary Year 1753 ( MDCCLIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year ^[35] This new bell was installed at the Pennsylvania State House (Independence Hall), and attached to the State House clock. Independence The Sister Bell rang the hours until the late 1820s, when the bell was removed during a renovation and loaned to the Olde St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia. St Augustine Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1829, the bell was hung in a new cupola and tower designed by architect William Strickland. For the game see 1829 (board game. Year 1829 ( MDCCCXXIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display William Strickland ( Navesink New Jersey, November 1788 - Nashville Tennessee, April 6 1854) was a noted architect in nineteenth-century There it remained until May 8, 1844, when it was destroyed, along with the Olde St. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Year 1844 ( MDCCCXLIV) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Augustine Church, during the Philadelphia Nativist Riots. The Philadelphia Nativist Riots (also known as the Philadelphia Prayer Riots, the Bible Riots and the Native American Riots) were a series of riots that The friars of St. Augustine had the "Sister Bell" recast and transferred to Villanova University. The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430) are several Catholic Monastic orders and congregations ^[35]

At the university's centennial celebration, the bell was rung by Archbishop Dennis Joseph Dougherty to open the ceremonies. Dennis Joseph Cardinal Dougherty ( August 16, 1865 &mdash May 31, 1951) was an Irish-American Prelate of the In 1954, the bell was displayed as part of an exhibit at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia that focused on the growth and development of the university. Gimbel Brothers (Gimbels was an iconic major American Department store corporation from 1887 through the late 20th century ^[36] The Sister Bell is currently enshrined in the Falvey Memorial Library on Villanova's campus. ^{[35] [36]}

Campus myths

A number of legends are spread around campus by students. Some of these include the existence of secret tunnels and catacombs under campus, the haunting of some of the older dormitories (sometimes linked to their use as hospitals during the Civil War),^[3] and speculation over the existence of an entire wing of St. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South Mary's Hall which is completely blocked off.

The three buildings most commonly discussed as being haunted are Alumni Hall (located by St. Thomas of Villanova church on the main campus), St. Mary's Hall and Dundale (both located on the west campus).

Alumni Hall dates back to 1848 and stands as one of the oldest structures on campus. The school was closed in 1861 due to the Civil War and reopened in 1865. In that time this hall is believed to have been used as a military hospital and potential evidence of that use, such as a pulley located at the top of the main stairwell for moving bodies up and down, can still be seen. The building was used as a hospital again for influenza patients after World War I. ^[3] This history has led to rumors that the building is haunted.

St. Mary's Hall was built in 1962 and served as an Augustinian Seminary until 1972. Laid out with long corridors and over a thousand rooms, there is a large chapel and many partial floors, basements and sub-basements to feed the legends of blocked off wings. ^[3]

The property on which Dundale Hall is located was originally purchased by an industrialist, Israel Morris II, in 1874, and was built as a mansion for his family. Purchased from his family in 1978, it has been used for a variety of meetings and is home to several offices. On more than a handful of occasions, the school's Public Safety officers have been called out late at night to investigate lights in the building coming on inexplicably. ^[3]

People

Main article: List of alumni of Villanova University

Villanova University has fathered several notable alumni. Various notable individuals in many professions attended Villanova University at some point in their educational careers

Golden Globe-nominated actress Maria Bello got her first taste of the stage in a production at Vasey Hall. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner Maria Elana Bello (born April 18 1967 is a Golden Globe-nominated American actress. Actor and Coen Brothers favorite Jon Polito has garnered both stage and screen awards, and NFL Hall of Famer, longtime FOX commentator and feature film actor Howie Long graduated in 1982. Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, known together professionally as the Coen brothers, are four-time Academy Award winning American filmmakers Jon Polito (born December 29 1950) is an American actor known for working with the Coen Brothers. Howard Michael "Howie" Long (born January 6, 1960 in Somerville Massachusetts) is a former American football player who Tim Hauser, founder of Manhattan Transfer, Jim Croce, and Don McLean have all been prominent members of the musical tradition at Villanova. Tim Hauser (born December 12, 1941) is a musician with the band The Manhattan Transfer. James Joseph Croce, pronounced (CROW-chee ( January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973) popularly known as Jim Croce, was an Donald McLean (born October 2 1945 in New Rochelle New York) is an American Singer-songwriter. David Rabe had his first premier for In the Boom Boom Room at Vasey Hall. David William Rabe (born March 10 1940) is an American playwright and screenwriter In the Boom Boom Room (sometimes referred to simply as Boom Boom Room) is a Tony nominated play by David Rabe.

In addition to current Pennsylvania Governor and Democratic luminary Ed Rendell, Villanova has produced several military and governmental officials. Edward Gene "Ed" Rendell (born January 5 1944) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. Wife to the governor and federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Marjorie Rendell, is also a graduate. Circuit Judge redirects here For Circuit Judges in the United Kingdom see Circuit judge (UK. The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is a federal court with Appellate jurisdiction over the district courts for the following Marjorie ("Midge" Osterlund Rendell is a Federal judge in Pennsylvania. Numerous Marine generals and Naval Admirals are products of Villanova's Naval ROTC program, including William J. Fallon, Admiral of the United States Navy, and Commander of United States Central Command and George B. Crist, Marine General, and the first Marine to be designated Commander in Chief, Central Command. The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps ( NROTC) program is a College -based Commissioned officers recruitment tool of the United States Navy William Joseph Fallon, (born December 30 1944) was a four-star admiral in the United States Navy serving over 41 years The United States Central Command ( USCENTCOM) is a theater -level Unified Combatant Command unit of the U George B Crist (born January 23, 1931) is a retired four-star General in the United States Marine Corps and was the first Marine to be designated

The business world, too, has had several prominent businessmen who got their start at Villanova. Robert J. Darretta, Jr. -- chief financial officer and vice chairman of Johnson & Johnson, John Drosdick -- CEO of Sunoco, Thomas G. Robert J Darretta Jr (born 1946 or 1947 is the former Chief financial officer and vice chairman of the board for Johnson & Johnson. Johnson & Johnson ( is a global American Pharmaceutical, Medical devices and consumer packaged goods Manufacturer founded in 1886 John G Drosdick is an American businessman Since May 2000 he has been President Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sunoco Inc A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator Sunoco ( is an American Petroleum and Petrochemical manufacturer headquartered in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, formerly known as Sun Company Labrecque -- former Chairman and CEO of Chase Manhattan Bank, Francis Saul -- president of Chevy Chase (Bank), and Martin McGuinn -- Former CEO of Mellon Financial Corp. have all studied at Villanova at some point in their careers. Chase is the consumer and commercial banking division of JPMorgan Chase. This article discusses the current entity which operates as Chevy Chase Bank Mellon Financial Corporation, ( was one of the world's largest money management firms

John Cardinal O'Connor, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York, obtained a Masters degree in Advanced Ethics at Villanova University. For the former US Representative from New York see John J O'Connor. John L. Hennessy, president of Stanford University earned a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and Deirdre Imus, Head of the Diedre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology (and wife to radio host Don Imus) is also a graduate. For other people named John Hennessy see John Hennessy. John LeRoy Hennessy is an American computer scientist and academic Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly known as Stanford University or simply Stanford, is a private Research university located in Deirdre Coleman Imus (born 1964 is the founder and president of the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology, part of Hackensack University Medical Center John Donald Imus Jr (born July 23 1940) known simply as Don Imus, is an American radio host, Shock jock, Humorist

Commencement speakers

• Grover Cleveland, former President of the United States (1902)
• William Howard Taft, President of the United States (1910)
• Thomas R. Marshall, Vice President of the United States (1918)
• Larry O'Brien, Former National Basketball Association commissioner and President John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign manager (1966)
• James A. Michener, Pulitzer Prize-winning author (1978)
• Katherine Davalos Ortega, Treasurer of the United States, (1983-1989) (1988)
• Xavier Suarez, mayor of Miami, Florida (1988)
• Tom Clancy, best-selling author (1990)
• Elizabeth Dole, U.S. Senator (1991)
• Katie Couric, former co-host of NBC's The Today Show; current CBS Evening News anchor (1993)
• Ed Bradley, CBS's 60 Minutes correspondent (1995)
• James Earl Jones, Emmy Award-winning actor (1996)
• Bill Shore, Share Our Strength founder (1997)
• Jack Kemp, former U.S. Representative and vice-presidential nominee (1998)
• Anna Quindlen, journalist, (scheduled to give 1999 address but declined due to controversy over her views on abortion)
• Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author (2000)
• Dr. John L. Hennessy (2001), president of Stanford University; Cisco and Google board member
• Suzanne Torregrossa Berger, alumna widowed by September 11, 2001 terror attacks (2002)
• Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News anchor (2003)
• Caroll Spinney, actor who portrays "Big Bird" on Sesame Street (2004)
• Mary McAleese, president of Ireland (2005)
• Rev. Stephen Grover Cleveland (March 18 1837 June 24 1908 was both the twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States. 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Notes and references

See also

• Education in Philadelphia

External links

• Official University Site
• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Villanova School of Business
• College of Engineering
• College of Nursing
• School of Law
• Alumni
• Official athletics site
• The Villanovan student newspaper
• The Villanova University Band site
• Villanova University Online

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