Villanova University
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| Latin: Universitas Villanovana | |
Former names | Augustinian College of Villanova (1842-1953) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Truth, Unity, Charity |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1842 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Augustinian) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU, ASEA NAICU, PCRC |
| Endowment | $766.9 million (2019)[1] |
| President | Peter M. Donohue |
Academic staff | 545 |
Administrative staff | 2,000 |
| Students | 10,842 (Fall 2016)[2] |
| Undergraduates | 6,500 |
| Postgraduates | 3,500 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban 260 acres (110 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and White [3] |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big East, Big 5, CAA |
| Mascot | Will D. Cat (current), Count Villan (former) [4] |
| Website | www |
The Villanova University is a private university in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The university has about 9,535 students. It was founded in 1842. The current president of the university is Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. .
Sports
The athletics teams of the university are called the Wildcats. They have 24 varsity teams, most of which compete in the Big East Conference. The football team plays in the Colonial Athletic Association, and the women's rowing team is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Villanova University Media
Engraving of the site of Villanova University in 1849
Corr Hall as shot from the Grotto
Alumni Hall, the oldest building on campus
St. Thomas of Villanova Monastery
A panoramic view of the Main Campus in early spring
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
The Special Olympics Torch arrives at the Quad of Villanova University in November 2018.
Villanova Wildcats logo
Championship parade in Center City, Philadelphia on April 5, 2018
The old wing of the Falvey Library
Sources
- ↑ As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2018 to FY 2019". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved January 30, 2020.
- ↑ "Common Data Set 2016–2017" (PDF). Villanova University. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 31, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
- ↑ "Visual Identity Guidelines | Villanova University". Retrieved June 1, 2018.
- ↑ "Villanova University".
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