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Igniting Innovation Through Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneurship Symposium connects aspiring entrepreneurs with established visionaries. Over one weekend, students across the University gathered to learn more about design thinking, pitch strategies, and how to take an idea to market. Villanova alumni participated in discussion panels and other industry experts served as workshop instructors.
College Curious? Villanova's Pre-College Summer Academy Offers Immersive Campus Experience
Villanova's Pre-College Summer Academy is a four-week intensive program, open to current juniors and seniors that gives students a taste of college life, earning them real college credits they can list on their transcript.
Addressing Digital Design Equity: Bridging Gaps in Today’s Learning Design and Technology Industry
Professional development centered around learning design implementation gives design instructors the confidence to promote better student outcomes.
Lean Enterprise: How Shifting Your Perspective Can Impact the Bottom Line
Lean methodologies can be applied to any industry or business function, as well as in your personal life. This bootcamp serves as a strong foundation for continuous improvement tools and techniques, including 5S, Poka-yoke and value stream mapping.
The Journey Continues: Villanova’s College of Professional Studies offers many paths for students to become what they are not yet
Villanova’s newest college is based on one of the University’s foundational principles: meeting the unique needs of students at every stage of their educational journey. The College of Professional Studies, established in 2014, builds on a more than century-long commitment to adult learners.
FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Therese DeVries Narzikul, MBA, MSN, CRNP brings a wealth of experience to CPS classrooms
Therese Narzikul, EDd joined the faculty at Villanova University's College of Professional Studies as Professor of the Practice in 2023, bringing along a wealth of experience in the business and healthcare sectors. She'll use that expertise to teach a variety of courses within CPS, having previously worked with both Villanova School of Business and The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.
AT A GLANCE
5
DEGREES
5
CERTIFICATES
200+
FACULTY AND INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS
30+
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS/COURSES
10,000+
ENROLLMENTS ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE
100+
YEARS OF EDUCATING ADULT LEARNERS