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Congratulations to the Nova Knicks
Congratulations to the Nova Knicks—Villanovans Jalen Brunson ’18 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), Mikal Bridges ’18 CLAS and Josh Hart ’17 CLAS—for helping lead the New York Knicks to the 2026 NBA Championship. It was the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years.
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How Villanova Shaped the 'Nova Knicks': Chaplain Reacts to Historic NBC 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 N.B.A. 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.
Associated Press
Pope Leo Plays Tennis Religiously as Part of an Augustinian Devotion to Sports and Spirituality
June 2, 2026 - The Rule of St. Augustine, an ancient guide for religious life, highlights the value of good habits. "He's trying to keep some regularity to his routine that comes from the Rule," said the Rev. Rob Hagan, Prior of the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova and team chaplain for the men's basketball and football teams at Villanova University—the pope's alma mater in Pennsylvania.
Barron's
Inside the Ambitious Housing Plan That Actually Made Austin Homes Affordable Again
May 31, 2026 - Many growing cities can look at Austin and find a solution that suits them, says Jeanna Kenney, an assistant professor of economics and real estate at the Villanova School of Business in Pennsylvania.
National Catholic Reporter
With Focus on Solidarity, Leo's Encyclical Is a Ripening of Catholic Social Doctrine
May 27, 2026 - "Pope Leo XIV invites all people of goodwill to resist indifference and challenge the apparent inevitability of events in the world," writes Sally J. Scholz, professor of philosophy at Villanova University.
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