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For Villanova and the Augustinian Community, the Liberty Bell’s Sister Rings on as a Symbol of Faith and Freedom
Originally made to replace the now-iconic Liberty Bell, its “Sister Bell” rang alongside it at Independence Hall in July 1776. For nearly 200 years, it has been inextricably linked to Villanova University and the Order of St. Augustine.
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Villanova's Moment: The Catholic College That "Won" the NBA Championship
June 24, 2026 - The New York Knicks won the NBA championship on June 13—the franchise's first title in more than 50 years—and three of the team's key contributors shared a Villanova connection... For Villanova, the moment was more than a statistical anomaly. Alumni, university leaders and chaplains described it not as coincidence but as the culmination of relationships and shared values cultivated over decades.
NPR
Congress Passes the Largest Housing Affordability Bill in Decades
June 24, 2026 - The main issue this bill tries to address is that the U.S. does not have enough houses to keep up with demand... "Supply is the key problem here," said Jeanna Kenney, assistant professor of economics, finance and real estate at Villanova University. "Anything you can do to make supply easier is going to be helpful in the long term."
The Wall Street Journal
A Landmark Housing Bill Passed Congress. Home Builders Fear It Will Fizzle.
June 23, 2026 - Housing economists are preparing to watch how cities and towns react to the mishmash of provisions in this new housing package... "It will give researchers a chance to see if we put this hodgepodge of carrots and sticks together," said Jeanna Kenney, an economics and real-estate professor at the Villanova School of Business.
EWTN News
How Villanova Shaped the "Nova Knicks": Chaplain Reacts to Historic NBA Title
June 19, 2026 - The New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges have become the first trio of teammates to win both an NCAA championship at Villanova and an NBA championship together. Father Rob Hagan, OSA, chaplain for Villanova men's basketball, discusses the character, faith and leadership that define the "Nova Knicks" and why Pope Leo XIV's alma mater is celebrating this historic achievement.
The New York Times
Between the Knicks and the Pope, Villanova Finds the Spotlight
June 7, 2026 - Villanova University has produced plenty of notable alumni in its 184 years, but it has never had a moment quite like this. From the NBA finals court to the Catholic church, current and former students are seeing navy and white everywhere.
Associated Press
Catholics Hope Pope Leo's Visit to Europe's Migration Hot Spots Will Ease Political Tensions
June 5, 2026 - Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting two flashpoints... "Pope Leo is signaling how important immigration is to him by doing these two trips early in his papacy," said Michele Pistone, a Villanova University professor who leads its new center on immigration.
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VILLANOVA MAGAZINE
Drosdick Hall–a state-of-the-art building expansion–unites the College of Engineering in one location, serving as a catalyst for cross-disciplinary innovation
Is CPR Always the Right Answer?
Villanova experts from Engineering, Nursing and Philosophy review best practices—physical, ethical and otherwise—and the latest developments in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
In their externships with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, Law students help restore lives by uncovering the truth