Villanova University

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1. Official Site: Villanova University
2. Location Website: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3. Official Site: Villanova Online Courses
4. Official Athletic Site: Villanova University "Wildcats" Athletics 
5. Wikipedia: Villlanova University
6. Princeton Review: Villanova University
7. College Merchandise: Villanova Athletics Store  

Villanova University News and Articles

• Official Site: News and Announcements
• Campus Newspaper: The Villanovan
• Location Newspaper: Philadelphia Daily News
• Google News: Villlanova University

Villanova University Basics

• Villanova University: University Profile
• Founded: 1842
• Faculty: Approximately 600, 90% with terminal degrees
• Undergraduates: Approximately 6,300
• Postgraduates: Approximately 3,200

Villanova University Leadership

• President: Rev. Peter M. Donohue
  • 2006-present: President
    • 1993-2006: Chair of the Villanova University Department of Theatre

Villanova University Notable Alumni

• Maria Bello, actress
• Tim Hauser, founder of Manhattan Transfer
• Jim Croce, singer, songwriter
• Don McLean, singer, songwriter
• Ed Rendell, current Pennsylvania Governor
• Marjorie Rendell, federal judge
• William J. Fallon, admiral of the United States Navy,Commander of U.S. Central Command
• George B. Crist, retired Marine General,former Commander in Chief, Central Command
• Robert J. Darretta, Jr., chief financial officer and vice chairman of Johnson & Johnson
• John Drosdick, CEO of Sunoco
• Thomas G. Labrecque, former Chairman and CEO of Chase Manhattan Bank
• Martin McGuinn, former CEO of Mellon Financial Corp.
• John Cardinal O'Connor, former Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York
• John L. Hennessy, president of Stanford University
• Deirdre Imus, head of the Diedre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology

Studying at Villanova University

• Undergraduate Programs at Villanova University
• Graduate Programs at Villanova University
• Villanova University Notable Programs of Study:
  • Russian Area Studies
  • Department of Theatre
  • Business

Prospective Students for Villanova University

• Princeton Review: Villanova University
• These are from the official Villanova University website:
  • Application Process
  • Preliminary Application
  • Application and Admission Requirements
  • Financial Assistance
  • International Students
  • Transfer Students

Visiting Villanova University

• Official Site: Visit Villanova

Villanova University Hotels

• Mahalo's Guide to: Philadelphia Hotels
• Official Site: Hotel Accommodations
• Frommer's: Philadelphia Hotels
• TripAdvisor: Radnor Hotels  

Villanova University Restaurants

• Mahalo's Guide to: Philadelphia Restaurants
• Frommer's: Philadelphia Restaurants
• TripAdvisor: Radnor Restaurants  

Villanova University Transportation

• Official Site: Directions To Villanova University
• MapQuest: Driving Directions
• Airport: PHL - Philadelphia International Airport
• Train: Amtrak - Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
• Bus: Greyhound - Philadelphia
• Regional Transit: SEPTA

Villanova University Student Life

• Official Site: Division of Student Life
• onebigcampus: Living in Philadelphia
• Frommer's: Getting to Know Philadelphia

Villanova University Student Life News

• Official Site: St. Thomas of Villanova Celebration Scheduled for Sept. 21-23 (2007)
• The Villanova Times: "Novafest Change of Plans" (2007)
• Drexel University Triangle: "Avoid death: Read this Philly sports guide" (2007)

Villanova University Student Media

• Newspaper: The Villanovan
• Radio: 89.1FM WXVU

Villanova University Blogs, and Forums

• College Confidential: Villanova University Discussion
• College Rule Notebook: Villanova University
• ArmchairGM: Villanova University Basketball Fan Network

Villanova University Timeline

• 1842: Founded by Augustinian Monks
• 1845: Closed due to financial difficulties
• 1846: Reopened
• 1847: First class graduated
• 1848: Incorporated by the State of Pennsylvania, and authorized to grant degrees
• 1918: Admitted nuns
• 1953: Women admitted to nursing school
• 1953: Achieved University status
• 1958: College of Engineeering admitted women
• 1968: Became fully coeducational

Villanova University Sports Teams

• Official Athletic Site: Villanova University "Wildcats" Athletics 
• League Website: Big East Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference
• Basketball: Men's | Women's
• Football
• Softball

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