It's hard to believe, but in a few short weeks, Villanova will welcome students back to campus for the start of a new school year. All the more reason to visit campus this summer and join us for our remaining special events - planned just for neighbors!

Read on for more information on our upcoming Art Gallery event and outdoor movie night. Please contact neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. 

We hope to see you soon!

News From Nova

Villanova University Assumes Ownership of Cabrini Campus

From the Media Room: Villanova University officially assumed ownership of Cabrini University’s 112-acre campus in Radnor, Pa., as of Friday, June 28.

Villanova and Cabrini, along with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—who founded Cabrini University—announced the final agreement between the institutions in November 2023, which called for Villanova to assume ownership of the Cabrini campus after the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. The transaction was completed Friday, June 28 after the necessary regulatory and other approvals.

“I would again like to thank President Helen Drinan, the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the entire Cabrini community for entrusting us with the Cabrini campus and legacy,” said University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD. “Earlier this month, I celebrated the final Mass at Cabrini University. It was a bittersweet but befitting ending—celebrating the rich history and impact Cabrini University has had over the past 67 years. We at Villanova are honored and humbled to be the new stewards of the Cabrini legacy and its beautiful campus.”

In tribute to the Cabrini legacy, the campus will be called the “Villanova University Cabrini Campus.” Villanova will also preserve the overarching legacy and mission of Mother Cabrini and Cabrini University through a variety of initiatives. While plans are still being finalized, Villanova intends to maintain the current usage and functionality of the Cabrini campus buildings. To facilitate the necessary work to incorporate and utilize the campus for the benefit of students, faculty, staff and alumni, the majority of the Cabrini campus will close July 1 with a forecasted reopening in Fall 2026.

For more news and updates, please visit Villanova's Media Room. 

From the Villanova Media Room: For the members of Villanova University’s NovaRacing team, the thrill of the race was more than just crossing the finish line. It was the culmination of months of meticulous planning, late nights in the lab and an unwavering determination to learn from past mistakes.

A year after receiving a disappointing DNF (Did Not Finish) at the 2023 Formula SAE competition, NovaRacing’s dedicated crew of students from across the University rallied together to design and construct a racecar that secured an impressive ninth place overall finish out of 120 international teams at the annual competition in Michigan in May.

Visit Nova Racing for more information. 

From Scientific American: As the climate warms, mangroves are migrating farther poleward, transforming the coast as they go. “I think these places are going to be a matrix of both salt marshes and mangroves,” says Samantha Chapman, a biology professor at Villanova University. But in some areas, she says, it might be a “total transition.”

Please visit Scientific American for more.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer: Villanova University officially assumed ownership of Cabrini University’s campus in Radnor Friday and announced it will be closed for at least two years for renovations.

The 112-acre campus that Villanova purchased will reopen in fall 2026 at the earliest, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, president of Villanova, said in a message to the Villanova community.

The renovation work will make the campus “feel like a natural extension of Villanova,” he wrote, with the goal of making “enhancements to the property to renew its use as an idyllic university campus.”

From Sports Illustrated: "A class-action lawsuit that began in 2015 reached a conclusion—sort of—on Thursday when a jury ruled that the NFL violated antitrust law in requiring purchasers of its out-of-market Sunday Ticket package to pay a premium price for all games, rather than a customizable package of games (with customizable pricing). The jury awarded the plaintiffs over $4.7 billion, which will be 'trebled' (tripled to) more than $14 billion as per antitrust law and damages."... Andrew Brandt is the Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova University.

On Tuesday, July 30th, join us at the Art Gallery to engage with art in a fun and interactive way. Mark your calendars for a morning filled with creativity, laughter, and artistic expression!

🖌️ Event Details

Date: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Villanova University Art Gallery (2nd Floor in the Connelly Center). Parking available in the I-1 garage off of Lancaster Avenue.

Age Group: Designed for kids 10 and under, but all are welcome!

Activity: Get inspired by our current exhibition and unleash your inner artist. We'll provide all the materials you need to create your own masterpiece.

🌟 What to Expect:

Art Making: Let your imagination run wild as you explore different art techniques and create your own unique artworks.

Snack Time: Take a break from crafting to refuel with pretzels and refreshments.

Fun for All Ages: While the event is tailored for kids 10 and under, everyone is welcome to drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm.

This event is free and registration is required. Please contact neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. We hope to see you there!

Save the date for our second annual Outdoor Movie Night on August 6th at 7 PM on Mendel Field. We will screen Kung Fu Panda 4 beginning at dusk. Remember to bring your chairs and blankets! 

This event is free and registration is not required. Watch this space and our Facebook page for event updates. 

Please contact neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. 

We can't wait to see you there!

The Friends of Villanova program is offered by Villanova University to our neighbors in Radnor Township and select neighborhoods in Lower Merion Township that are contiguous to our main campus.

Residents of Radnor and select areas of Lower Merion may, for an annual fee of $60, access University facilities such as the Fitness Center at the Davis Center and the Pavilion Pool, on a limited recreational basis. 

Please visit villanova.edu/fovmembership to complete a membership application. Please allow 3-5 business days for staff to complete the review and verification process. Once the process is complete, you will be notified of your status via email. 

Davis Center

Summer Hours of Operation - Begins May 13th, ends August 22nd 

Monday -Thursday: 7AM - 7PM

Friday - Sunday: CLOSED

Pavilion Pool

The Pool is closed for the summer. Recreational Swim hours will resume at the start of the Fall Semester. 

Please follow www.facebook.com/NovaNeighbors for program updates and hours of operation. 

New Applications and Renewals

All new applications and membership renewals must be initiated online at www.villanova.edu/fovmembership.  

All approved members must complete the membership process at the Wildcard Office in person. Wildcards may only be issued to the verified member to whom it is assigned. 

Please email neighbors@villanova.edu with questions. 

Coming to campus? Know where to go using our Campus Map. Wondering what's happening on campus? Check our guide to noteworthy events to stay up-to-date. 

Please note that the use of recreational e-scooters and related motorized personal transportation devices on campus, including self-balancing one- or two-wheeled boards and motorized skateboards, is prohibited on campus. Electric mobility aids are exempted from this policy. 

The University's Off Campus Living website contains pertinent information for students and community members about living in the community. The website also allows neighbors to submit an issue or concern directly through the website. Visit the Off Campus Living website for more information. And be sure to check out our Villanova University Neighbor Updates Facebook Page! 

Contact Information

Hally Ammons, Assistant Director

Government & Community Relations

Phone: 610-519-7455

Email: hally.ammons@villanova.edu

800 E. Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085