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The Philadelphia Eagles Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday.

Villanova Set to Hold Classes as Philadelphia Shuts Down for Eagles Parade

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor February 12, 2025

Philadelphia sports fans will gather downtown on Friday to celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory with a citywide parade. However, Villanova has made no announcement regarding Friday’s class schedule.  Temple...

The Villanovan spoke to students and faculty who work in DEI sectors on campus to understand the consequences of these orders on their work.

Villanova’s Response to the Dismantling of DEI

Isabella Balian, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Throughout the course of President Donald Trump’s campaign, he targeted current DEI initiatives within the federal government and within various American institutions. On Jan. 20, 2025, he signed two...

A picture of last year's Villanova's Communication Department annual journalist roundtable. This year's theme centers around sports journalism.

Sports Journalism Roundtable Preview

Finn Courtney, Co-News Editor February 12, 2025

For the fourth-straight year, Villanova’s Communication Department will host its annual journalism panel. This year, it will be centered around sports journalism, while the last three have offered glimpses...

Marla Milone, a Villanova University School of Business graduate from 2016, has raised nearly $225,000 for cancer research.

Villanova Alum Raises Nearly 225k for Cancer Research

Ava Petrosky, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Marla Milone, a Villanova University School of Business graduate from 2016, has raised nearly $225,000 for cancer research. The money was raised at a recent Victory Gala in support of the V Foundation...

Villanova celebrated its 27th year of hosting the Villanova Literary Festival.

Rachel Heng Opens Villanova Literary Festival

Katie Bryda, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

The Villanova English Department is celebrating its 27th year of hosting the Villanova Literary Festival, a series of talks throughout the Spring Semester that include authors and poets who participate...

The Career Fair draws in students from every major to network and learn.

Villanova Hosts 2025 Liberal Arts & Business Career Fair

Cate Torrey, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Villanova University’s Liberal Arts & Business Career Fair welcomed students and alumni into the Villanova Room on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering an invaluable opportunity to...

Last week's Lunch at Lepage covered the life of George Washington Carver and his place in history.

Black History Month: Lunch at Lepage Delves Into Carver

Margaret Miller, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

On Wednesday, Feb. 5, Isaac Smith, Lepage graduate fellow, gave a talk on George Washington Carver as part of a wider Villanova effort to commemorate Black History Month. This event is also part of the...

President Trump and Elon Musk have been the topic of conversation in political headlines this week.

This Week in Politics

Zoe Garrett, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Breaking news headlines dominated many media this past week, covering everything from the existence of the U.S.A.I.D., cabinet pick hearings, tariffs, presidential statements on Gaza, and the delay of...

Campus Hosts a Variety of Valentine's Themed Activities

Valentine’s Day Celebrated on Campus

Ava Petrosky, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Villanova’s campus will soon be filled with sweet tarts and candy hearts. Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and there are many events on campus to get Villanovans in the red and pink spirit.  The...

Lucian Kim spoke about his new book, “Putin’s Revenge: Why Russia Invaded Ukraine” in the Speaker’s Corner of Falvey Library

Lucian Kim Visits Villanova for Book Talk

Margaret Miller, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

On Feb. 5, Lucian Kim spoke about his new book, “Putin’s Revenge: Why Russia Invaded Ukraine” in the Speaker’s Corner of Falvey Library. This event was co-hosted by the Russian Area Studies Program...

This February, the University and Villanova community are coming together to celebrate the 49th annual Black History Month. Celebrated every February, Black History Month was established in 1976 to celebrate Black excellence, achievements and showcase Black voices within the community and around the world.

Villanova Community Celebrates Black History Month

Lauren Armstrong, Associate Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2025

This February, the University and Villanova community are coming together to celebrate the 49th annual Black History Month. Celebrated every February, Black History Month was established in 1976 to celebrate...

University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A., Ph.D. announced that Dr. Craig Wheeland, Senior Vice Provost for Academics and Professor of Public Administration, will step down from his position at the end of the academic year.

Craig Wheeland To Retire At Academic Year’s End

Isabella Carlin, News Editor February 5, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 31, University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A., Ph.D. announced that Dr. Craig Wheeland, Senior Vice Provost for Academics and Professor of Public Administration, will step down...

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