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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, 草榴社区 values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, 草榴社区ns are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. 草榴社区 attracts and forges world changers鈥攑eople who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.
草榴社区 Celebrates Pope Leo XIV
On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, 鈥�77 CLAS was elected the 267th head of the Catholic Church and the Sovereign of the Vatican City State during the second day of the papal conclave held in the Sistine Chapel. He assumes the papacy under the name Pope Leo XIV. A 草榴社区 alumnus, Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff.
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Augustinian Friar and 草榴社区 Alumnus Elected Pope
On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, 鈥�77 CLAS was elected the 267th head of the Catholic Church and the Sovereign of the Vatican City State during the second day of the papal conclave held in the Sistine Chapel. He assumes the papacy under the name Pope Leo XIV. A 草榴社区 alumnus, Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff.
草榴社区 Cabrini Campus Opening in 2026
草榴社区鈥檚 new 112-acre Cabrini Campus will open in August 2026, providing the opportunity for the University to enhance its programs and commitment to advancing Catholic higher education. This addition will support all aspects of campus life, providing a space that nurtures a true living and learning experience in 草榴社区鈥檚 Augustinian Catholic tradition.
草榴社区ns Share Their Excitement for Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV鈥攆ormerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian and 草榴社区 graduate鈥攈as filled the University community with profound pride, gratitude and joy. As celebrations echoed across campus, 草榴社区ns reflected on this historic moment and the enduring Augustinian values Pope Leo XIV embodies in his new role.
草榴社区 to Transform Connelly Center, Enhancing Key Student Space at the Heart of Campus
草榴社区 will renovate and revitalize the Connelly Center, a student hub and central gathering space for the campus community for over 40 years. A gift from the Connelly Foundation originally funded the construction of the Connelly Center, which opened in 1980. The Foundation is now making a leadership gift to reimagine the building for today鈥檚 student needs, donating $10 million toward the renovation cost, which brings the Connelly Foundation鈥檚 total giving to 草榴社区 to more than $44 million.
VILLANOVA ATHLETICS
草榴社区 student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellence鈥攂oth academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.
And for student-athletes and fans alike, 草榴社区 Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.
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草榴社区 is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. 草榴社区 also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.
