How do research and scholarship advance the University?

Ask any college or university president to name one of the most vital assets of their institution, and most will point to their faculty. They are the lifeblood of academic innovation, and at Villanova, it’s no exception. At Villanova, our faculty are at the center of a dynamic continuum of teaching and scholarship. Reputation fuels resources. National recognition attracts world-class faculty, who come to Villanova to be educators and researchers in equal measure. The powerful learning experiences that students have in the classroom extend into the research environment, which draws in competitive funding. That, in turn, strengthens our ability to support early-stage research and foster student involvement. 

This creates a powerful cycle of mentorship—renowned teacher-scholars attract exceptional undergraduate and graduate students eager to engage in meaningful research and to learn directly from leaders in their fields.

The access Villanova students have to top-tier faculty—and the deep investment those faculty make in their students’ growth—are hallmarks of the Villanova experience. It’s no surprise that research is such a central part of the Villanova experience, with students at all levels of study contributing to discoveries that begin right here on campus.

These discoveries ripple outward, expanding Villanova’s reputation and reinforcing a cycle of inquiry, impact and prestige—creating the research continuum so vital to the life of the University. Research and scholarship don’t just sustain Villanova’s academic vitality—they elevate it. They ensure that Villanova’s impact is felt nationally and globally, and they lay the foundation for a future defined by curiosity, collaboration and service to the common good. All very Augustinian!