The fall semester is underway at Villanova and that means fall programming on campus is back. We hope that you will join us this fall for athletics, the arts, lectures, and more. Read on for more information on games, events and important campus updates. 

Have questions? Email us at neighbors@villanova.edu and follow us on Facebook for timely news and reminders.

We can’t wait to see you soon!

Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart to Bring Popular Podcast to Villanova for a Live Show        

The Philadelphia Inquirer 

From "midnight madness" to "hoops mania" to a live podcast show. The evolution of the yearly hype event for the college basketball season is taking a different shape at Villanova this year. Former Wildcats stars and current Knicks teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart will bring their popular Roommates Show podcast to their old stomping grounds, the Finneran Pavilion, for a live show on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.

Pope Highlights Virtue of Listening While Accepting Award From U.S. Augustinians        

Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV praised the virtue of listening before speaking as he received an award Thursday from his Augustinian religious order in the United States on the feast day of St. Augustine. Leo reflected on peace, service and St. Augustine during a video message to his fellow American Augustinians gathered in Philadelphia, near Leo's alma mater, Villanova University.

Experience the excitement of the legendary Philly Pops as they perform with two-time Tony Award-winning singer and actress Sutton Foster on Friday, September 26^th, at Pops in the Pavilion! Hosted by University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, this student scholarship event will include special guests, student performances and more! 

Tables and tickets on sale now. All tables include tickets, a gourmet bento box dinner and complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks for 10 guests, reserved VIP parking, and access to a pre-event cocktail reception with the University President and members of the Philly Pops. Individual tickets include a gourmet picnic-style meal to be enjoyed at your seat, along with complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. A portion of every table and ticket sale will provide direct scholarship support to students at Villanova. Get your tickets now at villanova.edu/pops. 

Join us for live music, vendors, lite bites, and more on Saturday, September 27^th at 1:00PM on the grounds of the Inn at Villanova University for Arts in the Garden, our annual, art-centered experience. 

Tickets are available now for this special, rain or shine event. For more information and event details please visit Eventbrite. 

In 1948, a group of young European artists formed CoBrA, named for their cities of Copenhagen, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Inspired by children’s drawings, folk art and Nordic myths, CoBrA artists drew from sources unshaped by tradition. Their work was primal and inventive — it captured both the innocence of imagination and the frenzied energy of a post-war world.

In The Unrefined Line we take a closer look at a selection of the 80 plus CoBrA artworks in the Villanova University Art Collection. We ask how this wild and short-lived art movement made its way into our collection, and why its legacy still resonates today. 

Join us for an opening reception on September 18^th from 4-6PM in the Art Gallery at Villanova University, located on the second floor of the Connelly Center.

For more information, please visit the Villanova University Art Gallery. 

Villanova’s Department of Theatre and Studio Art presents an unforgettable evening of Broadway favorites directed by Father Peter Donohue, featuring performers from across the Villanova community who will be accompanied by a professional 26-piece orchestra conducted by music director Peter Hilliard. The university choruses will sing rousing selections from Candide, West Side Story and Rent alongside a preview of Villanova Theatre's upcoming production of Urinetown and VSMT’s The Prom.

Don't miss these exciting performances by students, faculty, staff, and alumni in the Topper Theatre of the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts.

For a full schedule of performances this fall, please visit The Mullen Center. 

The Children, Liturgy, Ecology, and Renewal (CLEAR) Project at Villanova University gathers scholars, musicians and church leaders to spark important work on children, worship and ecology.  

On Oct. 7, 2025, the CLEAR Project presents Singing with Creation, a free concert for the community from 6:30-8 p.m. at the John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts. Join us for an evening of original hymns and gospel songs that honor God’s creation. All songs have been written for group singing, with children’s needs and gifts in mind. Bring family and friends! Reception to follow.

Reserve free tickets today. 

On Wednesday, Sept. 17^th, two Villanova all-time greats are returning to Villanova to tip off the Villanova Men’s and Women’s Basketball 2025-26 seasons. NBA stars Josh Hart ’17 and Jalen Brunson ’18 are bringing their popular Roommates Show podcast to campus for a live taping in the Finneran Pavilion. The podcast is part of an evening of fun, contests and festivities in keeping with the long-time Villanova tradition of celebrating the launch of the college basketball season. 

The Roommates Show Homecoming will feature the formal introduction of the 2025-26 men’s and women’s teams and staff, a conversation with head coaches Kevin Willard and Denise Dillon, interviews with members of the 2016 national championship team, as well as a celebrity guest who will be announced soon. The evening will also include giveaways, exclusive merchandising, and shooting and dunk contests. 

A limited number of tickets are on sale for faculty and staff and the general public. Don’t wait. Tickets will sell fast.

Villanova's football season is here and single-game tickets are available now. 

New this season: the Villanova Football Kids Zone! Join us at the new Villanova Football Kid Zone at every regular season home game. We've packed the zone with everything your little Wildcat needs for an unforgettable gameday: a bounce house, face painting, balloon twisting, awesome games, and MORE. Plus, you’ll get to meet surprise guests at some games! It's the perfect spot for the whole family to get in on the action and cheer the 'Cats on to victory.

Cheer on the Wildcats at home in Villanova Stadium this fall and join us for special promotions and themed games. 

We hope to see you there! Go 'Cats!

Work on our Cabrini Campus is ongoing. Activity on the Cabrini Campus includes construction, landscaping, tree maintenance, and removal.

Due to the ongoing activity, be advised that the Cabrini Campus is closed. For our neighbors' safety, we ask that neighbors refrain from walking or driving through campus during this time. We are excited to welcome our community back to campus in the Fall of 2026. 

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Hally Ammons, Assistant Director for Government & Community Relations, at hally.ammons@villanova.edu.

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

Fall Semester Hours

Monday-Thursday:  7:00AM -11:00AM & 8:00PM - 12:00AM

Friday: 7:00AM - 11:00AM

Saturday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Sunday: 10:00AM - 12:00AM

Pavilion Pool

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00AM -12:45PM

Tuesday and Thursday: 9AM - 1PM

Wildcard Office Hours

Fall Semester Hours 

Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

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