EVENTS
DISCOVER THE VILLANOVA HRD
Seeking the Villanova HRD program option that's best for you? Whether you're looking to get more details about program start dates and locations, curriculum options or the application process, we offer a variety of virtual touchpoints and resources below to answer all your questions and help you get started.
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
Lean more about the Villanova Graduate Human Resource Development program and the application process. We will discuss curriculum, ways to specialize the degree, flexibility in scheduling, and the opportunities for growing your career through development and the Villanova HRD Network. We save plenty of time for Q&A. All attendees will receive an application fee waiver code.
Space is limited for these events, so register now and we'll send you a web link to participate and reminder messages. All times Eastern Time.
HR DEVELOPMENT SERIES
FEBRUARY 18
Location:
- In-person: The Inn at Villanova
- Online: Zoom (link will be emailed)
Time:
- 5:30-6:15pm In-Person Food & Networking (in-person only)
- 6:15-7:30pm Presentation (in-person and virtual)
MARCH 25
Location:
- In-person: The Inn at Villanova
- Online: Zoom (link will be emailed)
Time:
- 5:30-6:15pm In-Person Food & Networking (in-person only)
- 6:15-7:30pm Presentation (in-person and virtual)
LEVEL UP HR 2026 CONFERENCE
APRIL 22-24, 2026
Join HR professionals, HR students, and Villanova HRD faculty and alumni on April 22-24, 2026 for Level Up HR 2026! We will challenge you to LEVEL UP your HR Passion, your HR Network, and your HR Career.
This conference is hosted by the Villanova University Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development and the Villanova SHRM Student Chapter.
Day 1: Wednesday, April 22
Fully Virtual
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am (EST): HR Meets AI: Designing the Next Era of Work with Christopher Fernandez
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST): Creativity in the Age of AI with Katina Bajaj
Day 2: Thursday, April 23
Fully Virtual
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am (EST): Responsible AI at Work: Ethics, Governance, and HR's Role with Casey Fiesler
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST): The Rise of Agentic AI at Work with Justin Fineberg
Day 3: Friday, April 24
In-Person at The Inn at Villanova (Livestream available for our virtual audience.)
- 9:30 am - 10:45 am (EST): Human Skills in the Modern Workplace with Grace McCarrick
- 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EST): Leading HR in the Age of AI, a HR Executive Panel with HRD Faculty