Villanova University Alumni Association

WEEKLY EVENT ROUND UP: June 8-22
Here's a look at upcoming events across the Nova Nation!

June 3-17: Young Alumni Financial Wellness Series
June 3-19: NBA Finals 2026 Game Watches
June 12-16: Reunion 2026
June 19: Club of Delaware Cape Water Tours Sunset Cruise

Learn more and register: villanova.edu/vuaaevents

Join fellow Villanovans and cheer on Jalen Brunson ’18 CLAS, Josh Hart ’17 CLAS and Mikal Bridges ’18 CLAS and the New York Knicks as they take on the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight!

Find a game watch in your area: https://www.villanova.edu/university/alumni/events/2026-Nova-Knicks.html

The Nova Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals! 🟠🔵
Join fellow Wildcats for Game 1 & 2 watch parties and let’s cheer on our guys together.
Find a watch near you & show that Wildcat pride, Nova Nation ✌️

Learn more about watch parties in your area: https://www.villanova.edu/university/alumni/events/2026-Nova-Knicks.html?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleASKg2tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAae80ncxFhv31mGhWHjAp23z3PJkvQz71n0Z-Gq1VW4v5Q-9gaQGkMP7CHEICA_aem_2Ad4cLTJPFP2BATqV5OCYA

See details below on game watches in NY, NJ, PA and DC:
Wed. June 3rd-8:30 pm ET
Famished Frog, Morristown, NJ
Evil Genius Beer Company, Philadelphia, PA
Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brews, New York, NY
Kelly's, 1107 E Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA

Friday, June 5th-8:30 pm ET
Famished Frog, Morristown, NJ
Evil Genius Beer Company, Philadelphia, PA
Madhatter, Washington, DC
Finn's, Port Washington, NY
Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brews, New York, NY
Flip & Bailey's, Bryn Mawr, PA

From exciting campus updates to the continued momentum of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University, the pride and Nova spirit were on full display in Atlanta!��Villanovans from across the area, joined by University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, gathered to celebrate the progress of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University.

A great evening in Charlotte with Villanovans from across the region, as University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, joined alumni for a special reception.
Guests came together to celebrate the momentum of Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University and hear the latest campus updates. 🐾

Good luck to our guys competing in the NBA Finals! Game 1 starts tonight!

On Monday, May 25, Pope Leo XIV presented his first encyclical titled “Magnifica Humanitas”—or “Magnificent Humanity.” Villanova scholars shared their expertise on key themes of the papal letter, which addressed what it means to be human in an increasingly technological world.

Learn more: https://www.villanova.edu/university/media/press-releases/2026/pope-leo-encyclical.html

📷 Vatican Media

A standout spring for our alumni community! Alumni Regional Club events across the country brought Wildcats together in meaningful ways. ✌️

Learn more about regional club events near you: https://www.vuevents.villanova.edu/website/79452/

The Villanova University Alumni Association has announced Brian Westbrook ’01 VSB as president and Emily Smith Beining ’12 COE as vice president/secretary of the VUAA Board of Directors.

With accomplished professional backgrounds and a strong record of service to Villanova, Brian and Emily will help lead and strengthen engagement across the University’s global alumni community of more than 140,000 graduates. Join us in welcoming our newest leaders!

Read more: https://www.villanova.edu/university/media/press-releases/2026/vuaa.html

WEEKLY EVENT ROUND UP: June 1-15
Here's a look at upcoming events across the Nova Nation!

June 3: Villanova Campaign Reception in Charlotte
June 3-17: Young Alumni Financial Wellness Series
June 4: 2026 Villanova Martech Forum in NYC
June 4: Villanova Campaign Reception in Atlanta
June 7: Club of Greater Washington, DC Spring Family Picnic
June 12-16: Reunion 2026

Learn more and register: villanova.edu/vuaaevents

Pride Month, celebrated in June, honors the presence and contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals to history, culture, and society at large.