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Brooke Ackerman

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Brooke Ackerman is one of the Co-Editors-in-Chief of The Villanovan in 2025. A junior studying Communications and Journalism, Brooke has formerly served as the Co-Sports Editor in 2023 and the Associate Editor-in-Chief in 2024. She has a love for all things sports and fosters this passion through covering collegiate athletics for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When she isn’t watching sports or editing articles in the basement of Corr, Brooke can be found spending time with her friends, shopping, baking or planning her next trip overseas.

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On Monday, March 31, it was announced to Blue Key members via GroupMe that the organization will begin to “scale back” on announcing pronouns to prospective students and their families. 

Blue Key Cuts Back on Pronoun Usage

Brooke Ackerman and Nicole Liddicoat
April 9, 2025

Breaking: Development in Dispute Over Alleged Accomplice’s Presence at Commencement

Emma Cahill and Brooke Ackerman
April 8, 2025
Co-Editor-in-Chief, Brooke Ackerman, and McDonough on the “Day Of” at Jake Nevin Fieldhouse.

Kids Helping Kids Fight Cancer: Joe McDonough Reflects on NOVAdance

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2025
Villanovans are enjoying all the destinations study abroad can whisk them away to, like Morocco (above).

[Photo] Villanova’s Study Abroad Program at All-Time High

Isabella Carlin, Co-News Editor
April 2, 2025
With Kyle Neptune’s firing and three straight NCAA tournament-less years, will admissions be affected?

Villanova Fires Kyle Neptune After Three Seasons Without a Tournament Appearance

Katie Lewis, Dylan Johnson, and Brooke Ackerman
March 15, 2025
Brooke Ackerman and Manoela Kawasaki, Villanova students on a trip to Morocco.

[Photo] Fall or Spring? The Study Abroad Dilemma

Molly Duffy, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Graduate forward Tyler Burton tied Erix Dixon as the leading scorer with 15 points and led the team with seven rebounds.

Villanova Tops American, 90-63, in Season Opener

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
November 7, 2023
Finding a New Queen of the Court: How WBB Will Fill Siegrist's Shoes

Finding a New Queen of the Court: How WBB Will Fill Siegrist’s Shoes

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Brunetti was named a team captain for his sophomore season.

Brunetti Finds Balance: Sophomore Named to All-Big East

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
October 4, 2023
Senior Megan Mitchell led the Wildcats with 22 points last season.

Mitchell and de Ruijter Selected to Preseason All-Big East First Team

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
August 19, 2023
The Wildcats will open up their 2023-24 season against American on Nov. 6

Wildcats Release 2023-24 Non-Conference Schedule

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
August 17, 2023
Samuels will join the Houston Rockets this upcoming season under a two-way contract.

Jermaine Samuels Signs Two-Way Contract with Houston Rockets

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
August 4, 2023
Caleb Daniels will head down south for training camp with the Miami Heat.

Caleb Daniels Signs Deal with Miami Heat for Training Camp

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
June 23, 2023
Cam Whitmore will join the Houston Rockets for his first season in the NBA.

Whitmore Selected by Houston Rockets As 20th Overall Pick in NBA Draft

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
June 23, 2023
Burton is expected to be the last offseason addition for Villanova.

Richmond Transfer Tyler Burton Commits to Villanova

Brooke Ackerman and Colin Beazley
May 31, 2023
Lance Ware, seen here playing for Kentucky, will bring needed size to Villanova.

Kentucky Transfer Lance Ware Commits to Villanova

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
May 24, 2023
The Wildcats clinched a No.3 seed in the Big East heading into the upcoming conference tournament.

Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Georgetown in Last Regular Season Game

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
May 3, 2023
The Wildcats are tied for second place in the Big East.

Men’s Lacrosse Tops Marquette in Overtime Thriller

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
April 26, 2023
Baker Dunleavy spent six seasons at Quinnipiac before returning to Villanova.

Baker (Dunleavy) Back in the Kitchen

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports-Editor
April 19, 2023
Villanova has won nine of its first 10 games this season and is 2-1 in Big East play.

Men’s Lacrosse Improves to 9-1

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
April 19, 2023
Whitmore was named Big East Rookie of the Year this past season.

Cam Whitmore Declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
April 11, 2023
Siegrist is the second Villanova WBB to ever be drafted.

Siegrist Selected by Dallas Wings As Third Overall Pick in WNBA Draft

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
Matt Campbell became the all-time leading point scorer with 217 career points.

Men’s Lacrosse Picks up First Conference Win

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
April 5, 2023
The Wildcats fell short to Brown despite a slight fourth quarter comeback.

Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Brown In Last Non-Conference Game

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 29, 2023
Maddy Siegrist will enter the 2023 WBNA Draft.

Maddy Siegrist Declares For 2023 WNBA Draft

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 27, 2023
Wildcats end historic season in Sweet 16 loss to No. 9 Miami

A Not So Sweet Ending: Villanova Falls to Miami, Concluding Historic Season

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 24, 2023
Men’s Lacrosse has won six games in a row.

Men’s Lacrosse Continues Winning Ways

Anders Pryor and Brooke Ackerman
March 23, 2023
The Wildcats had a commanding 76-59 win over Cleveland State on Saturday.

The Finneran Finale: Wildcats Advance to Sweet 16

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
Bella Runyan prepares for the 'Cats Sweet 16 matchup against No. 9 Miami.

Madness Against Miami: What to Expect

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 23, 2023
The remaining mascots in the Women's NCAA DI Sweet 16.

Mascot Maddness

Brooke Ackerman and Matt Ryan
March 23, 2023
Siegrist and Olsen celebrate on the bench as time expires.

Villanova takes down FGCU, 76-57, to Secure Sweet 16 Spot

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 20, 2023
Siegrist scored 35 points against CSU.

Villanova Soars Past Cleveland State, 76-59, in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Justin Moore scored a team high 17 points in tonight's game.

Villanova Falls to No. 14 UConn, 71-59, in Last Regular Season Game

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
Bella Runyan celebrates after scoring a basket.

Villanova Falls to UConn, 61-50, in Sold Out Home Game

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 18, 2023
Maddy Siegrist will be instrumental in Villanova’s bid to take down UConn.

Women’s Basketball Prepares for No. 6 UConn

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Three seniors were honored before the game against Butler

Villanova Struggles From Field, Bests Butler, 62-50 on Senior Night

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 15, 2023
Siegrist scored 50 points on 20-26 shooting against the Pirates.

Siegrist Scores 50, Villanova Dominates Seton Hall 99-65

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 11, 2023
Villanova men’s basketball prepares for DePaul.

Men’s Basketball Prepares for DePaul

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 8, 2023
Christina Dalce scores a layup to contribute to her double-double in tonight's win

Villanova Bests Marquette in Blowout Win, 73-54

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Villanova men's basketball falls 70-65 to Providence on Sunday 1/29

Basketball Teams Prepare for Marquette Matchups

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
February 1, 2023
Brandon Slater scored 14 points in the second half to lead Villanova to the victory.

Wildcats Use Late Run To Defeat St John’s, 57-49

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
January 20, 2023
Lucy Olsen added 20 points in the win.

Siegrist, Olsen Lead Villanova Past St. Joe’s With a 82-59 Home Victory

Brooke Ackerman, Co-Sports Editor
December 10, 2022
The Wildcats lost their third straight game on Friday.

Wildcats Continue to Struggle, Fall to Portland, 83-71

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 25, 2022
Maddy Siegrist led the Wildcats with 41 points and 16 rebounds.

Villanova Outlasts Temple, 74-71, Behind 41 From Siegrist

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 21, 2022
Maddie Burke finished with 12 points on four triples in the win.

Wildcats Rout Penn, 67-41, Remain Undefeated

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
Mitchell and de Ruijter represented the Wildcats in the Big East postseason awards.

Meghan Mitchell and Sabine de Ruijter Selected to All-Big East Second Team

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Sheila Joyce (front) has found success as a walk-on to the women's rowing team.

Sheila Joyce: Triple Threat

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022
Maddy Siegrist (above) scored a game-high 21 points and added 13 rebounds in Villanova's win over Marist.

In Hometown, Siegrist Leads Way to Season Opening Win

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
The team poses for a picture following the win to close out the season

Field Hockey Closes Season With 5-1 Win vs Georgetown

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Meghan Mitchell (above) scored Villanova’s only goal of the weekend.

Field Hockey Drops Two in a Row

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
October 5, 2022
Meghan Mitchell (above) scored the game-winning goal in Villanova's win over La Salle.

Field Hockey Gets Two Weekend OT Wins

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
September 28, 2022
Anne Drabbe had three assists and one goal in Villanova's win over Saint Francis.

Field Hockey Goes 1-1 Over Weekend

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
September 21, 2022
Meghan Mitchell scored one goal and had an assist in Villanova win over Penn.

Field Hockey Tops Penn, 2-1

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
September 14, 2022
Amanda Middleman scored her fifth game of the season against Hofstra.

Field Hockey Goes 1-1 on Weekend

Brooke Ackerman, Staff Writer
September 7, 2022
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