As we mark the beginning of astrological summer, campus may be quieter, but important scholarship is still being done and career connections are being made as our students participate in summer internships, research fellowships and courses. Summer is also a great time to travel, whether it is for a conference, research or to explore a new place just for fun! Wherever your summer journey takes you, I hope you return to Villanova rested, recharged and prepared for a fantastic fall.

For our students who graduated this May, I want to thank you for all you have contributed to our Villanova community. I am inspired by your passion for scholarship and your commitment to working to make our world a better place. Please know that you always have a home at Villanova, and, even after graduation, services such as the Nova Network and the Career Center can help you navigate your academic and professional career.

To our new students – welcome! We are excited for you to begin your graduate studies at Villanova and we look forward to meeting you in the coming months. In this newsletter, we will share grad studies news, research and enrichment opportunities, and helpful tips to keep in mind throughout the year.

Whatever your endeavors may be this summer, please take some time to relax and do something just for you – you deserve it!

CONCEPT, the scholarly journal of graduate students in the Villanova University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, launched its 2022 edition at a virtual event earlier this spring. The CONCEPT Graduate Research Prize was awarded to Sarah Stryker '22 MA, a master's student in Theatre, for her paper, "All the Wonders: Phenomenology and Making Julius Caesar Affective Again." READ MORE

The digital edition of the Spring 2022 issue of Villanova Magazine is now available. The cover story features Alyssa Stark, PhD, Department of Biology, who is steering fascinating research on adhesion in geckos, ants and sea urchins. Also, in this issue, an insider’s tour of The Commons and a look at Villanova University’s vast and impressive art collection. READ MORE

Villanova University’s Albert Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest is now in its second year of a summer internship program that offers Villanova students interested in the field of history professional work opportunities in settings and organizations that support history in the public interest. Four History graduate students won internship stipends: Carly Beehler '23 MA, Emily Poteat '22 MA, Gabriel Morbeck '23 MA and Hannah Pfeifer '23 MA. READ MORE

Falvey Library’s service hours for Summer Sessions are as follows: Tuesday, June 7, until Sunday, July 31: Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Book stacks will close at 6:30 p.m. Falvey Library’s service desk and book stacks will be closed Fridays through Sundays and on Monday, July 4. The Villanova community may enter the Library building 24/7 with a Wildcard. Library services are available to the University community during posted service hours. Electronic collections are accessible through the Library’s website 24/7. Learn more.

The Career Center is seeking recently graduated students to feature in its #NovaGoing social media series, which highlights the successes of Villanova graduates. Stories will be featured throughout the summer. This information will also be shared with the College for additional posting on its social media channels. Learn more, submit and entry and see a sample.

Please be advised that all students, faculty and staff, including new incoming graduate students, are required to have completed the primary series of the COIVD-19 vaccine. The University recommends that all new students also receive a COVID-19 booster, but a booster is not required at this time. The vaccine requirement applies to all students who are enrolled in any in-person class for the 2022-2023 academic year. Learn more about the University's COVID policies.

Handshake – The Villanova Job Resource

Handshake is Villanova’s go-to resource for jobs, internships, events, and more! This mobile career management platform intuitively connects you to relevant opportunities based on your profile, interests and search activity. Through Handshake, you can apply for positions, explore companies and connections and sign up for career fairs and workshops all in one place. Learn more.

Villanova University has joined Interstride, a job search tool for international students providing job and internship postings from employers that focus on hiring international students, as well as networking and mentorship opportunities, visa and immigration support services and more! Explore Interstride.