Past Special Events
2026
ETERNAL CITY TIP-OFF
More than 6,000 Villanovans gathered in Rome for the historic Eternal City Tip-Off, bringing together faith, sports and community on a global stage. The weekend featured the first-ever NCAA season opener in Rome and a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, creating an unforgettable celebration of our Augustinian Catholic mission and the global Villanova community.
2023
THE OPUS PRIZE
In 2023, Villanova University hosted the Opus Prize, one of the world's largest faith-based awards for social entrepreneurship. The prize recognized individuals and organizations dedicated to addressing poverty and injustice through innovative, faith-inspired solutions.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
UNIVERSITY EVENTS
& INITIATIVES
Through the Office of the President, University Events and Initiatives coordinates major university events, supports strategic campus initiatives, oversees the University Events Calendar, and provides general strategy and oversight of event management at Villanova.
The office also offers support and guidance to departments and campus partners for planning events. Please feel free to reach out with any questions related to planning or hosting events on campus.