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Student Spotlight: J. Martin Molinos
Recent CPS graduate J. Martin Molinos' '24 remarkable story on grit and determination on his education journey. Raised in Venezuela, he came to the U.S. at 17 for a college education. However, the road to his bachelor's degree was bumpy. Now, with a bachelor's degree in information systems and technology, he is poised for success in whatever comes next.
Villanova University Offers New Textbook Access Program to Save Students on Class Materials
At the College of Professional Studies (CPS), Villanova University seeks to offer adult students a chance to earn their degree at an elite university at a reasonable cost. At times, the burdensome cost of textbooks and course materials has made that more difficult. Moving forward, however, credit students in the College of Professional Studies will be able to leverage a new textbook access program designed to make textbooks and other course materials more affordable for students.
College Curious? Villanova's Pre-College Summer Academy Offers Immersive Campus Experience
Villanova's Pre-College Summer Academy is a four-week intensive program, open to current juniors and seniors that gives students a taste of college life, earning them real college credits they can list on their transcript.
Igniting Innovation Through Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship Symposium connects aspiring entrepreneurs with established visionaries. Over one weekend, students across the University gathered to learn more about design thinking, pitch strategies, and how to take an idea to market. Villanova alumni participated in discussion panels and other industry experts served as workshop instructors.
Addressing Digital Design Equity: Bridging Gaps in Today’s Learning Design and Technology Industry
Professional development centered around learning design implementation gives design instructors the confidence to promote better student outcomes.
Villanova University Selected to Join Grant-Funded Pilot Consortium Fueled by UPCEA to Expand Pathways to Education
UPCEA, the online and professional education association, announced the selection of ten institutions, including Villanova University, to be part of a small pilot consortium fueled by UPCEA’s “Building Capacity, Expanding Pathways: Accelerating the Growth of Credential Innovation in Higher Education” project. The project aims to facilitate and expedite the adoption of scalable business and program models by colleges and universities, supporting the development and delivery of noncredit, short-term credentials to local, regional, or statewide businesses.
AT A GLANCE
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DEGREES
5
CERTIFICATES
200+
FACULTY AND INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS
30+
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS/COURSES
10,000+
ENROLLMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE
100+
YEARS OF EDUCATING ADULT LEARNERS