The University
Villanova University collaborates with the University Alliance to offer online certificate programs through the Division of Part-Time and Continuing Studies and an online HR master’s degree through the Department of Graduate Studies, building upon the university's tradition of academic excellence. University Alliance is the nation's largest exclusive e-learning provider of degree and certificate programs from regionally accredited universities, with over 300,000 enrollments to date.
Villanova University, a coeducational Roman Catholic institution founded in 1842 by the priests and brothers of the Order of St. Augustine, welcomes students of all faiths. The university consists of five colleges: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, The School of Business, The College of Engineering, The College of Nursing and The School of Law. It is the oldest and largest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For nearly two decades it has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 Master’s University in the Northern Region.
The university is widely recognized as a leader in online professional education, with tens of thousands of enrollments – including leaders from top organizations – and unparalleled academic and technical support. Located on a beautiful campus in Villanova, Pennsylvania (just outside of Philadelphia), Villanova is a traditional, fully accredited university offering bachelor's degrees in 53 fields and graduate degrees in 35 areas. The university has an outstanding full-time faculty of nearly 550 (90 percent of whom hold the highest degrees in their fields), along with hundreds of fully credentialed and experienced temporary and adjunct faculty. To date, more than 95,000 alumni have graduated from Villanova.
Wildcats Capture National Football Championship
Villanova's Wildcats football team claimed the 2009 national title in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA), topping undefeated Montana 23-21! This impressive victory marked the first national championship for the Villanova football team and the 18th overall in the university's athletics history. The Wildcats capped off their remarkable season with an unprecedented 14-1 (.933) record. The team also broke its own records for rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, total offensive yards and most extra points in a single season.
With 22 NCAA Division I athletic teams, including powerhouse basketball and football programs that have each captured national championships, Villanova gives its students and supporters plenty to cheer about. In addition to the Wildcats' success in sports such as basketball, football, baseball and soccer, at least one Villanova athlete has competed in every Summer Olympics since 1948, winning a total of 13 medals. Click here for the latest news about the Wildcats.
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