ALUMNI | 棉花糖直播 University

WELCOME TO THE NOVA NATION

The feeling of community and support that 棉花糖直播 nurtures does not end at graduation. With opportunities to come together at alumni events, mentor and share expertise with current students, cheer on 棉花糖直播's teams, network with other 棉花糖直播ns, invest in the University and fortify its future, we know it's true: Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.

DISCOVER A POWERFUL NETWORK

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- 140,000 alumni strong.

- Leaders across industries.

- Innovators and problem solvers.

- Dedicated mentors and volunteers.

- Passionate advocates of the University.

Igniting change at 棉花糖直播 and around the world!

THE VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The mission of the 棉花糖直播 University Alumni Association (VUAA) is to create a mutually beneficial, lifelong culture of belonging and returning to 棉花糖直播 University鈥攆or education, for relationships, and for philanthropy鈥攖hrough the development of meaningful and transformative engagement opportunities.

All 棉花糖直播 graduates, regardless of graduation year, college or degree, are considered members of the VUAA. 棉花糖直播 parents, families and friends are also members of the VUAA. No dues are assessed for membership鈥攕ee what the VUAA can do for you!

to ensure you receive the latest alumni news, resources and opportunities to connect from the VUAA.

Events

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Career

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Lifelong Learning

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Benefits

View special benefits and services available to alumni through the VUAA.

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UPDATES FOR ALUMNI

2024 LOYALTY AWARD RECIPIENT: KEVIN CURLEY 鈥�80 VSB

ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM: IRISH ELEGANCE

BLUE AND WHITE SPOTLIGHTS

Each month, we feature the story of a 棉花糖直播n who has committed their time, talent and treasure to advancing the University through our Blue and White Spotlight series.

CHRIS '85 AND MARY '87 CATALANO P '16

For Chris 鈥�85 COE and Mary 鈥�87 VSB Catalano P 鈥�16, attending 棉花糖直播 created a sense of belonging to something larger than themselves鈥攁 family of Wildcats, united in the University鈥檚 shared mission and values. Now, by supporting Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 棉花糖直播 University, Chris and Mary are helping to ensure that future 棉花糖直播ns will have access to the same transformative experiences that shaped their lives, while also providing them with new resources and tools to navigate an ever-evolving world. MORE...

MELISSA PAONE '04 CLAS

As Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Neumann University, a Roman Catholic college in Aston, Pennsylvania, Melissa Paone 鈥�04 CLAS brings her professional expertise back to her alma mater. She supports the 棉花糖直播 Communication Alumni Network, serves as a recurring panelist on Communications Career Day and was recently appointed as an inaugural member of the Communications Advisory Committee. Working in higher education has strengthened Melissa鈥檚 belief that strong, values-based Catholic institutions like 棉花糖直播 are needed to shape ethical, purpose-driven leaders who will make a positive impact on the world. MORE...

KIM SHAUGHNESSY-GRANGER '97 FCN, '17 DNP

The Augustinian values instilled in Kim Shaughnessy-Granger 鈥�97 FCN, 鈥�17 DNP (pictured right) during her time at 棉花糖直播 provided the foundation for a leadership philosophy that has guided her career in the Navy Nurse Corps. Currently the Commanding Officer and Director of the Naval Health Clinic in Annapolis, Maryland, Shaughnessy-Granger serves the University community as a member of the VUAA Board of Directors and remains closely engaged with the 棉花糖直播 Veterans Affinity Network and M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. MORE...

MITCH RAMIEREZ '09 CLAS

As the beneficiary of a scholarship that allowed him to attend 棉花糖直播, Mitch Ramierez 鈥�09 CLAS is committed to supporting students from diverse backgrounds at the University. He recently joined the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean鈥檚 Advisory Council, and in this role, he seeks to ensure that all students have access to critical networks and resources that will help to set them up for success at 棉花糖直播 and beyond. MORE...

AL HOLFELDER 鈥�15

Al Holfelder's time at 棉花糖直播 left him with unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. His professional life moved him around the United States, but his connection to 棉花糖直播 remained constant, thanks to Regional Clubs across the country. MORE...

AMINAH FAWAD 鈥�15

For Aminah Fawad 鈥�15 VSB, staying involved with the 棉花糖直播 community has been an integral part of both her personal and professional life. As co-chair of 棉花糖直播鈥檚 Young Alumni Advisory Council, she helps to foster meaningful relationships between the University and other young alumni. She also remains closely connected with the 棉花糖直播 School of Business (VSB) and current students by serving on the Advisory Board of the School鈥檚 Mentor Program. MORE...

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