VSB Partners with Greater Philly Senior Exec Group
The Villanova School of Business‘s office of Graduate Programs has partnered with the Greater Philadelphia Senior Executive Group to create a mentorship program. This program will be for students pursuing Master of Science in Finance. GPSEG will assist VSB’s Graduate Career Management office in providing senior level mentors for MSF students.
Mentors will give students an insight to the industry in which they work and provide the student mentees with information about their particular company and experience. The mentors will also deliver resume feedback, provide tips and contacts to help students with professional networking and give direction on opportunities that could help the students reach their professional goals.
Villanova Prof. Gives $2 Million to University
Villanova University has received a $2 million commitment from Villanova School of Business (VSB) Professor Robert L. Nydick, PhD, his wife, Susan and his family. This commitment was made as a part of the University’s $600 million Comprehensive Capital Campaign, “For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change.”
Professor Nydick’s commitment is designated for the Villanova School of Business. The Nydick’s gift will establish The Nydick Family Business Analytics Fund, and create The Nydick Family Commons in Bartley Hall – home of the Villanova School of Business.
Villanova Gives Highest Alumni Award
The Villanova School of Business has named Richard J. Naclerio ’54 as the 2014 recipient of The Rev. Joseph C. Bartley, OSA Alumni Medallion. The Bartley Medallion is given annually to recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers while also demonstrating extraordinary service to their communities and to VSB. This is the highest distinction the school can bestow to an alumnus.
Throughout his career, Naclerio has proven to be successful as a developer, investor and entrepreneur. He served as CEO and president of Naclerio Contracting Corporation, which served the Greater New York region and provided infrastructure for municipalities.
Villanova Earns Top Spot In Regional North
Villanova University has again earned the top spot in the Regional University–North category in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” rankings. This marks the 22nd consecutive year that the University has placed #1 in that category. The publication’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue will be publish September 23, 2014.
Villanova has also been ranked as the top school in the North for “Great Schools, Great Prices.” This ranking takes into account a school’s academic quality, based on its U.S. News Best Colleges ranking, along with the 2013-14 net cost of attendance for a student who received the average level of need-based financial aid. According to U.S. News, “the higher the quality of the program and the lower the cost, the better the deal.”
Villanova Holds MBA Open House
The Villanova School of Business will be holding an open house for its MBA program on October 21, 2014. The program will be held at the Villanova University main campus at 6:00 p.m. Villanova offers part-time, fast-track, flex-track, online and executive MBA programs.
The MBA program specializes in working professionals, allowing you to pursue your degree part-time, either in an accelerated format known as the Fast Track program or at your own pace with the Flex Track or Online programs. The program is designed so that students can continue to work, making progress toward your degree while taking lessons back to the office for an immediate impact.
Villanova Named Green Business of the Year
Villanova University has been named the 2014 Green Business of the Year by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce for its green achievements and commitment to practicing sustainability within the organization and the outside community.
This distinguished accolade was presented to Villanova on June 26 during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Celebration of Business Leadership.
Villanova has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability through environmentally focused policies, initiatives and academic programs. Sustainability achievements and initiatives on campus include five LEED-certified buildings, the installation of hydration stations to save bottles and the use of ionized water cleaning technology on campus that reduces wasted materials and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
