Paul Tagliabue, legendary former NFL commissioner, passed on Sunday. Mr. Tagliabue “led the NFL with grace and humility. As an experienced lawyer, [he] was great at seeing both sides of arguments," said Villanova law professor Andrew Brandt. www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

Led by Deena Weisberg, PhD, Villanova’s Scientific Thinking and Representation (STAR) Lab explores the connection between imagination, storytelling and science, advancing understanding of how people engage with ideas and make sense of the world. www1.villanova.edu/university/m...

Ahead of the Supreme Court's hearing last week on the Trump administration's tariffs, Villanova law students congregated at the United States Supreme Court Building in the hopes of witnessing the justices' arguments and outcome of the hearing. iqmediacorp.com/ExternalIfra...

When Red Sox GM Brooke Cooper started her career, she studied the names of everyone in the front office. Learning names is so important due to “the increasing amount of incivility and impersonal nature” of the workplace, says business professor Joyce Russell. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/f...

Around the world, thousands of wild animal species are sold as exotic pets—legally and illegally. Professor Ryan Almeida joined @whyy.org The Pulse to discuss what fuels the wildlife trade and its effects on both the species and their native habitats. play.prx.org/listen?ge=pr...

A key issue in the suits seeking to block the National Guard's deployment is whether a president's determination is final on whether there's a danger of rebellion. The law requires that the conditions actually exist, says Villanova University's Brenner Fissell.

A small “quasi-moon” recently discovered near Earth had evaded telescopes for 60 years. “Based on what little we know so far, it’s almost certainly a rocky and natural object,” said Teddy Kareta, assistant professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Science at Villanova. www.cnn.com/2025/09/16/s...

Designer Giorgio Armani passed last week, leaving behind a massive fashion legacy. "The key to Italian elegance lies in this ability to hide rather than expose and turn understatement into a force of memory," said Italian Studies professor Luca Cottini. www.newsweek.com/giorgio-arma...

New data centers are being installed across the globe—but are they sustainable? Engineering professor Al Ortega joins the Peggy Smedley Show to discuss data center energy consumption and innovative cooling system solutions for the centers. peggysmedleyshow.com/are-data-cen...

In nearly every speech or homily in the 100 days since Pope Leo's May 8 election, Leo has cited Augustine in one way or another. “I see a kind of Augustinian flavor in the way that he’s presenting all these things,” said chair of theology Kevin Hughes. apnews.com/article/vati...

Sports teams can be "incredibly protective" over their intellectual property, says Villanova law professor Waseem Moorad, including with local artists who sometimes toe the line of using copyrighted material in their works. www.inquirer.com/eagles/phila...

Is that designer bag real, or is it a “dupe?” “I don't even think some of the people that are hawking these dupes know the difference," says Villanova School of Business' Peggy Chaudhry, who studies the trending consumer phenomenon of embracing copy luxury items. www.ft.com/content/e4ae...

A unifying figure, 19th-century theologian John Henry Newman was declared a doctor of the church by Pope Leo XIV last week. Through his teachings and influence, he meets the "criteria that doctors of the church are held to represent,” says Villanova Law’s Michael Moreland. apnews.com/article/pope...

Astronomers have observed what they believe to be a companion star orbiting Betelgeuse, one of the best known and most luminous stars in the sky. The companion star's presence is probable but “not yet a slam dunk,” said professor Edward Guinan. www.cnn.com/2025/07/26/s...

A petition from the PA Supreme Court aims to make closed primaries unconstitutional. "It does potentially pose some federal, constitutional, First Amendment problems," said Villanova law professor Michael Moreland. www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video/news/l...

Tornadoes are some of the most destructive natural disasters seen in the United States each year, and are 10 times more common in Tornado Alley. But for professor Stephen Strader, the term "Tornado Alley" may be a bit outdated. www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...

Talk of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's potential termination has caused the markets to ebb and flow, but they may become conditioned to the chaos. Villanova business professor Jonathan Doh says the markets "appear to be getting accustomed to a pattern." www.cnn.com/2025/07/17/b...

Choosing a name for Philadelphia’s future WNBA team isn’t just about finding the right fit. It’s also involves navigating active trademarks, and Villanova Law's Waseem Moorad says they need to "start the branding efforts now.” www.inquirer.com/wnba/philade...

It's completely normal for your weight to vary from week to week, especially as a result of how much water your body is holding onto. Taking certain medications, for instance, may lead to excess fluid retention, shared Villanova University's Lisa Diewald.

A celestial body speeding through our corner of the universe is sparking excitement among astronomers. It's moving at nearly 37 miles per second—too fast, says Villanova University's Teddy Kareta, to be "local" to our solar system.

The unexpected news of a WNBA team coming to Philadelphia was a welcome surprise for Terri Boyer, director of the McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership. "There's been such a change in the way we engage with women and girls in sports," she said.

Warmer climate is known to intensify hurricanes. But what about tornadoes? @stephenmstrader.bsky.social‬ sat down with @miamiherald.com to discuss the link between climate change and tornadic activity. www.miamiherald.com/news/local/e...

Philadelphia might see its first 100-degree day today in more than a decade. Villanova Nursing Professor Michelle Kelly says the elderly and children are at greater risk for dehydration, as their skin struggles more to manage loss of fluids. www.inquirer.com/weather/phil...

Could Pope Leo XIV's embrace of the sartorial look signal a return to the past on other things, like a greater use of the traditional Latin Mass? Per Villanova University's Massimo Faggioli, it's too early to tell if the pontiff will reverse Francis' reform.

"Instagram's new 'Anyway' campaign is focused on helping inspire users and build confidence," wrote Villanova University's Charles R. Taylor in a recent @forbes.com piece. "[Emphasizing being] creative and [having] fun while overcoming nervousness... plays directly into the brand's strengths."

According to the Villanova Engineering's Mary McRae, due to air temperature's effect on the physics of flight, plane designers should be taking climate projections into account for the next generation of aircraft.

A new AI program from astrophysics professor Andrej Prša could revolutionize our understanding of binary star systems by reducing the time it takes to analyze them. "I expect that the next year will witness a transformation of the binary star field," he said. www.space.com/astronomy/ai...

"Thoughtful [transportation] design isn’t just about aesthetics," says engineering professor Arash Tavakoli. Therefore, "how do the spaces we design for public transportation affect the people who use them?" www.masstransitmag.com/management/a...

Have you ever gazed out at the horizon during the moment of sunset on a cloudless, haze-free evening? If so, you may have been lucky enough to see the mysterious “green flash” phenomenon. “It’s like a mirage in a way,” says Astrophysics Professor Ed Guinan. www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth...

A new zoo, the Gecko Gallery NYC, hosts 150 lizards—most of which are geckos—in a roughly 400-square-foot space. "On the whole," shared Villanova University's Aaron Bauer, it's possible to "see to the needs of most gecko species in a relatively small space."

President Trump has threatened sanctions against Russia for continued attacks on Ukraine, but has yet to follow through. Even if he did, it is unlikely to change Putin’s calculations, said professor Mark Schrad. thehill.com/policy/inter...

Recognizing verbal abuse is the first step toward stopping it, says Villanova nursing professor Elizabeth Dowdell. Once patterns of verbal abuse have been identified, "finding support and getting to safety are important actions," she says. www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

Over the weekend, Villanova alumni, current students and their friends and family met in Rome to celebrate the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV. Many attendees expressed their excitement about sharing a university with the first American pope. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/05...

"As an Augustinian, our emphasis, our charism, is building community," said Villanova President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, on Pope Leo XIV's election. "He's been very engaged in the charism."

In an interview with KYW Newsradio, Villanova University's Jaisy Joseph provides a comprehensive primer on what to expect as cardinals from around the world gather at the Vatican to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor.

Under the tutelage of Andrew Brandt, Villanova Law is preparing students in the sports law concentration for a variety of careers through experiential learning programs. The sports law negotiation team is one of those and has been turning heads in competition. www.inquirer.com/eagles/villa...

In the wake of Pope Francis' passing, Villanova University's Massimo Faggioli and Michael Moreland joined @whyy.org to discuss the pontiff's life, legacy and historic papacy.

New research could reshape mental health care with an AI-powered therapy chatbot that wins patient trust. "The implications reach far beyond the clinical couch and deep into corporate c-suites," says business professor Noah Barsky. www.forbes.com/sites/noahba...

Amazon's new datacenters in Spain will use around 755,720 cubic meters of water a year. Engineering professor Aaron Wemhoff says the water usage may be even higher when taking into account water used to generate the electricity that will power the new centers. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Federal agencies serve the nation, but they also can provide unique local support. Law professor Todd Aagaard highlights the array of functions government agencies provide to our metro area. theconversation.com/from-busines...

“We could save countless lives if we improved how mobile homes are anchored to the ground," says professor Stephen Strader. How we build our communities has a major impact on how much destruction tornadoes can cause. www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...

Before Passover, observant Jews sell their leavened bread to non-Jewish members of the community for the duration of the holiday. "The sale is not an anonymous operation. It’s a real relationship between communities," says Ethan Schwartz, assistant professor of Hebrew Bible. bit.ly/3GlaTdr

"As of 2024, digital advertising expenditures accounted for more than 75% of global advertising revenue," Villanova University's Charles R. Taylor recently wrote. "With such rapid evolution, changes in how advertising creative is tested are needed."

"After investors took PowerSchool private... it didn't take long for a harrowing cyber breach to rattle the software giant," Villanova University business professor Noah Barsky wrote in a recent @forbes.com article. "What soon followed was likely inconceivable to most—even seasoned cyber mavens."

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imported cars and car parts are soon to take effect. According to Villanova University's Jonathan Doh, prices will eventually go up for those looking to buy foreign cars—and there could be issues down the road.

The bankruptcy of 23andMe, with its store of genetic data, has prompted information privacy concerns. "There is nothing specific in bankruptcy law that automatically protects the data of... 23andMe's consumers," Villanova University law professor Ana Santos Rutschman said.

Professor Anna Moreland sees a generation chasing professional success but struggling to find fulfillment in their work, build meaningful relationships and carve out time for leisure. That's where the "Shaping Initiative" course comes in. www.deseret.com/family/2025/...

"To engage with today's students, schools must rethink teaching methods and emphasize classroom experiences that better fit Gen Z's learning style," says Dean Wen Mao of Villanova business. www.aacsb.edu/insights/art...

Webpages highlighting WWII's Navajo code talkers have been restored after days of public outcry. The code talkers "were fighting in the name of freedom and democracy that they themselves didn’t have at home," said Villanova's Paul Rosier. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Astronomers have uncovered strong evidence of exoplanets orbiting Barnard’s Star. "When Barnard’s star was young and active…the star blasted these small planets with X-UV radiation, frequent flares, and dense winds," said Villanova professor Edward Guinan. edition.cnn.com/2025/03/17/s...