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2024 Falvey Scholars Recognized

Ailish Wilson May 1, 2024

Six seniors were honored with the Falvey Scholars award on Friday, April 26 for their research. The event, which took place in the Falvey Library Speaker’s Corner, included research presentations from...

Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) organized and held a protest in support of Palestine, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza.

Villanova Community Shows Support for Palestine

Lauren Armstrong and Finn Courtney May 1, 2024

The Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) organized and held a protest in support of Palestine on April 30, 2024. The protest, which took place at the Riley Ellipse and then relocated to the...

Archbishop Pérez will address the graduating class of 2024.

2024 Villanova Commencement Speaker Announced

Emma Cahill and Nicole Liddicoat May 1, 2024

On May 17, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will address graduates at this year’s Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024. In a sit-down conversation with University President Rev. Peter M. Donahue, O.S.A.,...

Members of the Villanova community have raised concerns over the Student Government Association.

Concerns Raised About Student Government Association

Kailey Fahy, Co-Opinion Editor May 1, 2024

Villanova's Student Government Association, or more simply referred to as “SGA” by many, is intended to serve as the voice of the undergraduate student body. This organization embraces the structure...

Students are looking ahead to the pleasure of summer vacation, with finals nearly in the rear-view mirror.

Semester’s End In Sight, Summer Look-Ahead

Finn Courtney, Co-News Editor May 1, 2024

With students still in the hustle and bustle of making it through formals, finals and finishing their year at Villanova as strongly as possible, many are using the upcoming advent of summer vacation as...

Two Villanova students were named Goldwater Scholars, earning a $7,500 scholarship.

2024 Goldwater Award Recipients Announced

Natalie Zickel, Co-Digital Editor May 1, 2024

Lauren Arnold and Hailey Bierling, juniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, were given one of the highest awards for undergraduate STEM students when they were named 2024 Goldwater Scholars....

Tensions have been rising on college campuses from coast-to-coast with widespread protests about Gaza and the ongoing violence there between Israel and Palestine.

This Week In Politics: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrations Across Colleges

Isabella Carlin and Zoe Garrett May 1, 2024

Tensions are rising at colleges across the country as students band together in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, reflecting their beliefs regarding the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. College administrations,...

Student organizations came together to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Villanova Recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Lauren Armstrong, Co-News Editor May 1, 2024

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and both University-run offices and student organizations came together to recognize and show support for those who this month represents. S.A.P.A., the Title IX...

The annual Earth Day Keynote Address was held at Villanova last week.

Earth Day Keynote Address Held

Cate Torrey, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

A multitude of Earth Day festivities took place through events such as the Earth Day Keynote Address, which captivated students by bringing about awareness to climate change in Villanova’s community....

Nova Racing’s 15th-annual car reveal for the Formula SAE team took place on Tuesday, April 30.

Nova Racing Reveals Car For Formula SAE Team

Simon Kidane, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

Nova Racing’s 15th-annual car reveal for the Formula SAE team took place on Tuesday, April 30. The event consisted of several speeches from important figures, such as the captain of the Formula SAE team,...

Villanovas Ethics Program hosted a panel to discuss research ethics and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Undergraduate Ethics Fellow and Ethics Program Host Event on Research Ethics

Mike Blake, Staff Writer May 1, 2024

On Thursday, April 25, the Villanova Ethics Program, in coordination with one of this year’s John T. McLaughlin, M.D., Undergraduate Ethics Fellows, hosted a panel to discuss research ethics and the...

Students protest in support of Palestine

Breaking News: Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine Group Leads Protest on Campus

Lauren Armstrong and Finn Courtney April 30, 2024

The Villanova Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is hosting a demonstration in support of Palestininians and end to the war in Gaza. An estimated 100 Villanova students are standing on the steps outside...

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