NEWSROOM
Karen Ton, PhD, Named Inaugural Mahoney Family Foundation Senior Research Fellow
Karen Ton, PhD, associate professor, Accounting & Information Systems, has been named the inaugural Mahoney Family Foundation Senior Research Fellow.
May 01, 2026
Two VSB Students Selected as Poets&Quants 2026 Best & Brightest Business Majors
Sofia Arrascue ’26 VSB and John Henry Gingrich ’26 VSB were selected as Poets&Quants’ 2026 Best & Brightest Undergraduate Business Majors, an honor that recognizes students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership and meaningful impact within their programs and beyond.
April 15, 2026
Poets&Quants Names Denise Hanes Downey, PhD, Among the Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professors of 2025
Denise Hanes Downey, PhD, ’05 VSB, associate chair, Accounting & Information Systems, and KPMG Endowed Professor in Accounting, was selected as one of Poets&Quants’ Top 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors, an honor that recognizes educators who bring innovation, depth and real-world relevance into the classroom.
December 01, 2025
VSB IN THE MEDIA
The Villanova School of Business employs world-class faculty that are nationally recognized experts in their fields, with 90 percent holding a PhD or the highest degree in their discipline. Our renowned faculty are media savvy professionals
and can provide insightful commentary on a multitude of business-related topics both nationally and locally in Philadelphia.
Among their many qualifications are degrees from prestigious institutions, articles in premier academic journals, and experience working with the world’s top business organizations. The Villanova School of Business also has a TV studio with a VYVX uplink, making live or taped interviews quick and easy.
PUBLICATIONS
VSB produces a wide range of award-winning digital and print publications for the VSB community and prospective students.
For immediate assistance with any media query, please contact:
Shannon Wilson
Associate Director, Communication
(610) 519-6715