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On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Blue and the White were represented all the way from Vatican City. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a member of the Villanova Class of 1977 who earned a mathematics degree, was elected the 267th pope on just the second day of the conclave. He has chosen the name, Pope Leo XIV.
Villanova Graduate Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV
Finn Courtney and Ava Petrosky • May 9, 2025

  On Thursday, May 8, 2025, the Blue and the White were represented all the way from Vatican City. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a...

niversity President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D announced that over the summer break, Villanova will be undertaking a major renovation of the Connelly Center, including the addition of a Wawa, fully stocked with its full food, beverage and convenience options.
Villanova Announces Connelly Center Renovation
Finn Courtney, Co-News Editor • May 8, 2025

In an email sent to members of the Villanova community midday Monday, University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D announced that...

Culture
WXVU held its second annual festival on Saturday in Jake Nevin Fieldhouse.
WXVUfest: Student Music and Broadcasting Celebrated
Cali Carss, Staff Writer • April 30, 2025

On Saturday, April 26, Villanova’s student-run radio station (WXVU) held its second annual festival. While it was supposed to be on Mendel...

Polka dots and lace are both elegant styles to add to your wardrobe this summer.
VillaVogue: A Love Letter to Summer Styles
Ciara Dursee, Co-Digital Editor • April 30, 2025

It took longer than usual, but we finally made it to just over 60-degree temperatures. Blue skies with a UV above eight will be getting most...

Sports
Vice President and Director of Athletics Eric Roedl announced new initiatives regarding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) following the finalization of the historic House v. NCAA settlement.
A First Look at the House v. NCAA Settlement’s Impact on Villanova
Katie Lewis, Co-Sports Editor • June 9, 2025

Federal judge Claudia Wilken’s final approval of the House v. NCAA settlement on Friday, June 8, marks an inflection point in college sports:...

Tafara Gapare is the third Terrapin to transfer to Villanova.
Maryland Transfer Tafara Gapare Signs With Villanova
Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor • June 5, 2025

On Thursday, June 5, Villanova officially announced that it has signed Maryland transfer forward Tafara Gapare. Last season at Maryland, Gapare...

Opinion
Letter to the Editors: A Truly Augustinian Pope Would Also Welcome LGBTQ Young People
Dr. Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes • June 3, 2025

Dr. Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes is an assistant clinical professor at the Yale Child Study Center and vice president of research and evaluation...

The Villanovan will say goodbye to five seniors this academic year.
To Our 2025 Seniors: With Love, Your EIC’s
Brooke Ackerman and Nicole Liddicoat • May 7, 2025

Here at The Villanovan, we believe in consistency.  We produce a print edition every Wednesday on campus. We produce a magazine for the start...

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