2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (318+ words) “The parallel story shows how two nations that are far apart geographically share a history and a present that are so similar,” added Autumn Coard ’26 CLAS, who facilitated connections and interviews with members of the Shinnecock community. “The Pinctada Pearl…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (313+ words) “Early on, the challenge was about two things,” says Dr. Martinko, who specializes in public history, historic preservation and the early U.S. “One was about ownership of what was called the ‘Old State House,’ because it was the former…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (314+ words) Villanova University Villanova University’s College of Professional Studies recently partnered with the AJ Brown Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by star NFL player AJ Brown, to welcome a group of students to Villanova’s campus for a two-day, intensive learning experience in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (879+ words) Stephen Strader, PhD, reiterates preparedness, not alarm; analyzes Philadelphia region ahead of major summer events If Benjamin Franklin had modern climatological data to consult, he may have scheduled his famous kite and key experiment for July of 1753 in Philadelphia, instead…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (674+ words) Villanova University Villanova Latin American Studies Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award VILLANOVA, Pa. (June 3, 2026)—Raúl Diego Rivera Hernández, PhD, director of the Latin American Studies program and associate professor in the Department of Spanish at Villanova University, has been awarded…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (305+ words) Villanova University Villanova University Announces 2026 International Sustainability Conference to Address the “Cries of the Earth and the Poor” Hosted in Rome at the Augustinian Patristic Pontifical Institute, the Conference will unite scholars, Church leaders and practitioners to advance collaborative solutions…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1234+ words) Villanova University scholars offer observations and insight on historic letter On May 25, 2026, Pope Leo XIV released his first papal encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.” The letter— true to its title’s meaning…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (653+ words) The path for Troy Vlahos to his bachelor’s degree was like many of his non-traditional student peers. He entered the workforce at a young age and built a successful career. Unlike many later-in-life learners, however, Troy returned to school not…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (395+ words) Villanova University National Science Foundation Awards CAREER Grant to Villanova Engineering Professor VILLANOVA, Pa. (May 6, 2026)—The National Science Foundation (NSF) has named Tommaso Cappello, PhD, assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and director of the High-Performance RF Lab at…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (744+ words) The conversation shows up in budget meetings, performance reviews and long-term planning discussions. Teams need stronger capabilities. Leaders see gaps forming. And somewhere in the discussion, a familiar concern surfaces: What if we invest in developing our people, only for…...