Articles from Villanova University

Villanova University today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. The Rev. Paul W. Galetto, OSA, STB, PhD, Pastor of St. Paul Parish in Philadelphia and Parochial Administrator at St. Augustine Parish in Philadelphia; Michael Kazanjian, Chief Marketing Officer at Fiduciary Exchange, LLC (FIDx); the Rev. Daniel Madden, OSA, Director of Austin Scholars Formation at Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass.; and Sister Diane Olmstead, MSC, Provincial Superior of the Guadalupe Province for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, joined the 38-member Board effective Jan. 1.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · January 13, 2025

Villanova University has announced the appointment of Marilou Smith ‘84 COE ‘22 MBA as Vice President for Facilities Management, effective immediately. This appointment is the result of a national search that attracted an exceptional pool of candidates from across the country. Smith brings more than three decades years of experience to her new leadership position, most recently serving as Assistant Vice President for Engineering and Construction at Villanova.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · October 30, 2024

Villanova University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, has announced the launch of a $1.25 billion comprehensive capital campaign, Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University. The University begins the public phase of its campaign—the most ambitious fundraising effort in Villanova’s 182-year history—having already raised more than $640 million towards its $1.25 billion goal.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · October 7, 2024

Villanova University has announced the appointment of Tej Patel as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective Monday, Sept. 9. This appointment is the result of a comprehensive national search, which yielded a strong pool of candidates from around the country.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2024

Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, has announced the appointment of Raymond “Ray” D. Duffy, MS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CBP, as Vice President for Human Resources and Affirmative Action Officer, effective immediately. Duffy brings more than two decades of experience to this leadership role, most recently serving as Associate Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action Officer at Villanova since 2019.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · June 21, 2023

Villanova University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced a $20 million gift from Bancel Philanthropies to support students enrolled at Villanova as part of the University’s partnership with The Posse Foundation, one of the most prestigious college access, success and youth leadership development programs in the U.S. This transformational gift is the largest to fund scholarships in the history of Villanova and will fully cover the undergraduate education of a total of 50 Posse Scholars over the next five years.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · April 24, 2023

Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced the appointment of Wen Mao, PhD, as the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business (VSB), effective August 1. Dr. Mao’s career spans more than three decades and encompasses roles as an academician, scholar and administrator. This key appointment is the result of a rigorous national search led by a committee of faculty, administrators, students and alumni.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · March 29, 2023

Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, announced today the appointment of Kevin W. Noller, ’04 CLAS, ’09 MBA, as Vice President for University Advancement, effective immediately. This key appointment is the result of a national search that attracted a strong pool of applicants from all over the country. Noller brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new leadership position, most recently serving as Associate Vice President for Major Gifts at Villanova.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · March 22, 2023

Villanova University announced that its Board of Trustees has elected Elizabeth T. Mazzeo ’81 VSB, a special advisor and the former Chief Administrative Officer of Bloomberg LP, as its chairperson. Mazzeo succeeds Justin G. Gmelich, who served as chair of the Board of Trustees since 2021.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · January 24, 2023

Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced a $20 million gift from alumnus Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. ’56 VSB, in support of the University’s Falvey Library. This gift will play an instrumental role in advancing Villanova’s vision for transforming the Library to further its scholarly goals and support the evolving needs of students and faculty.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · March 15, 2022

Villanova University today announced the appointment of five new members to its Board of Trustees. Christopher J. Maguire ’89 CLAS, Founder and President of 1251 Capital Group; Alfonso Martinez-Fonts Jr. ’71 CLAS, retired Executive Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; Robert F. Moran ’72 VSB, Chief Executive Officer of UNATION, Inc.; Diane P. Rowen ’86 CLAS, a philanthropist and active supporter of Catholic education; and Siran H. Sahakian, Vice President of The Hirair and Anna Hovnanian Foundation, joined the 36-member Board effective Jan. 1.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · January 13, 2022

Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, announced today the appointment of Roger Demareski ’91 VU, as Executive Vice President of Administration and Operations, effective Nov. 29. Demareski comes to Villanova with more than two decades of higher education leadership experience, having spent the last seven years at Lafayette College as Vice President for Finance and Administration. He succeeds Kenneth G. Valosky ’82 VU, who is retiring after 21 years at Villanova.
By Villanova University · Via Business Wire · October 29, 2021