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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...

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...

Big East and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement
Big East and ESPN Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement
Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor • July 8, 2025

On Tuesday, July 8, the Big East Conference announced a new multi-year media rights agreement with ESPN. “We’re pleased to welcome the...

Jordan Longino Joins Rockets for Summer League
Jordan Longino Joins Rockets for Summer League
Dylan Johnson, Co-Sports Editor • July 7, 2025

Former Villanova Wildcat Jordan Longino has joined the Houston Rockets’ NBA Summer League roster. The Rockets announced their finalized...

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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