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Cregan has been a member of the Villanova community for decades and has served in multiple departments.

Rev. David Cregan Appointed New Dean of CPS

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor July 16, 2025

On Wednesday, July 9, University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A., Ph.D. and University Provost Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD announced that Rev. David Cregan, O.S.A., PhD, ‘89 CLAS has been appointed...

In a reversal of a decision announced in the final weeks of the Spring 2025 Semester, Villanova Dining Services terminated what would have been a major change to its meal plan options for the 2025-26 academic year in an email to the Villanova community midday Tuesday.

Switcheroo: Villanova Reverts Meal Plan Options

Finn Courtney, Co-News Editor July 13, 2025

In a reversal of a decision announced in the final weeks of the Spring 2025 Semester, Villanova Dining Services terminated what would have been a major change to its meal plan options for the 2025-26 academic...

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 member of the Villanova Class of 1977 who earned a mathematics...

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 over the summer break, Villanova will be undertaking a major...

Admiral Paparo is a graduate of Villanova’s Class of 1987 and has enjoyed a distinguished career in the Navy.

Admiral Paparo To Deliver 2025 Commencement Address

Nicole Liddicoat, Co-Editor-In-Chief April 30, 2025

Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and one of the nation’s highest-ranking military leaders, will return to his alma mater on May 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. to address the...

With the 2025 Admitted Students Day in the rear-view mirror, 50,000 on-campus visitors over the last year and 1.4 million emails and texts sent out to prospective students, the clock ticks closer and closer to May 1, when admitted high school students will decide if they will attend Villanova University. As Villanova prepares for the Class of 2029, a profile has emerged of this class.

Class of 2029 Profile

Finn Courtney, Co-News Editor April 30, 2025

With the 2025 Admitted Students Day in the rear-view mirror, 50,000 on-campus visitors over the last year and 1.4 million emails and texts sent out to prospective students, the clock ticks closer and closer...

After Pope Francis' passing last week, Villanovans near and far are reflecting on his papal legacy.

Pope Francis: Reflecting On His Legacy

Ava Petrosky, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Vatican News released a statement saying his cause of death was due to a stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. After...

T-shirts were strung across the Rowan Campus Green as a show of support for sexual violence survivors.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault, and Gender Violence

Emma Cote, Co-News Editor April 30, 2025

On Thursday, April 24, students watched on as men stumbled around campus in red high heels and flip flops. This painful mile was done in part of Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a movement designated to stop...

Students reflect on the past semester.

Taking a Look Around: Spring Recap

Isabella Carlin and Finn Courtney April 30, 2025

*This article mentions the topic of sexual assault—for resources, please contact the Villanova Title IX Office. Time has flown by quickly this semester. Villanovans returned to campus from a relaxing...

Students and faculty rally outside of John Barry to raise awareness for Palestine.

Student Voices for Palestine Hosts Final Rally

Emma Cote, Co-News Editor April 30, 2025

On Tuesday April 29, Villanova Student Voices for Palestine hosted “Tour Villanova: a Genocide Supporter.” This was its final rally of the year. Protestors met outside of the Connelly Center, and then...

The VU race team unveils the VU 16.

The Grand Reveal of the VU 16

Jasmine Srivastava, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

On April 29, the VU Racing Team hosted its annual car reveal in Drosdick Hall.   The event started with members of VU Racing and other Villanova students, faculty, staff and family eating food, mingling...

Fall of 2024 marked the first semester that Girls Who Read (GWR) was present as a club on campus. As an all-women’s book club with more than 150 members, Girls Who Read has made strides from its origin only two semesters ago. Since its beginning in the fall, the club has amassed roughly 180 members, reading books such as Powerless by Lauren Roberts, Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings, Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh and The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden.  

Club Spotlight: Girls Who Read

Grace LaFond, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Fall of 2024 marked the first semester that Girls Who Read (GWR) was present as a club on campus. As an all-women’s book club with more than 150 members, Girls Who Read has made strides from its origin...

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