Dean Mark Alexander of Villanova Law joined the Aspen Leading Edge Podcast to reflect on his ten years as dean and discuss the Building Bridge Initiative, which highlights two perspectives on specific topics and stresses the importance of civil discourse. www.podbean.com/media/share/...

Data centers can consume up to 5M gallons of water per day, and in some areas they have drained well water supplies. Villanova engineering professor Al Ortega says while water consumption is a valid concern, he believes data centers will start to become more sustainable. whyy.org/articles/dat...

The 2026 Winter Olympics' opening ceremony took place at the home of AC Milan—a soccer team that dominated the "beautiful game" in the '80s and '90s. "Instead of being defensive they played with personality," says Villanova University's Luca Cottini.

This spring, three local theaters are performing works by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. Per Villanova's Bess Rowen, the effort is "a fitting celebration of a multi-hyphenate theater artist who continues to champion his longtime artistic home."

"This year's Super Bowl ads once again saw heavy use of celebrities and/or humor," writes Villanova's Charles "Ray" Taylor in a postgame recap for @forbes.com. "Yet there was something different about it."

Rock salt can aid in melting heavy snow, but excess salt can flow into local streams and even end up in your drinking water, says Villanova's Steven Goldsmith. He shares three tips for responsible salting during a storm. theconversation.com/oversalting-...

A year into Ahmed al-Sharaa's presidency in Syria, director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies Samer Abboud shares how the provisional government has made incredible strides in some areas, while struggling to find its footing in others. expertfile.com/spotlight/11...

For decades, economic data was the most important consideration for the Fed when setting interest rates. Those days are over, Villanova's Erasmus Kersting recently told @cnn.com.

A ban on the burning of coal around Beijing left many citizens vulnerable in dangerously cold weather. Per Villanova's Deborah Seligsohn, the villagers' plight was not proof that China's green transition had to come at the expense of ordinary people.

A trail, cutting through the red supergiant Betelgeuse's upper atmosphere, could serve as evidence of a hidden companion star. Per Villanova University's Edward Guinan, a hydrodynamic analysis would provide the information needed to interpret the new findings.

Recently, AbbVie struck a deal with the Trump administration on drug prices in exchange for exemptions from tariffs and future price mandates. According to Villanova University's Kathleen Iacocca, the agreement with the government was "strategically wise."

Villanova Law's Dean Mark Alexander was named one of the 10 most influential people in legal education by The National Jurist. “[Dean] Alexander has strengthened Villanova Law and helped foster a more engaged and compassionate legal academy.” nationaljurist.com/the-25-most-...

Last summer, 14 bishops came to Villanova for an intensive four-day formation program that was promoted by Pope Leo XIV himself. "We wouldn't have been able to do the pilot without Pope Leo's invitation and blessing," said business professor Matthew Manion. www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...

According to law professor Brenner Fissell, "the process can be the punishment,” for military personnel, as certain administrative actions—while appealable—can take years to resolve and may affect promotions and discharge even if later overturned. apnews.com/article/immi...

During hearings for Luigi Mangione, prosecutors focused on when and how his backpack had been searched. But a revelation that his journal was used in an inventory search could be an “area of concern” for prosecutors, said law professor Steven Chanenson. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/n...

As the nursing shortage reaches a critical point, a quieter issue pervades, wrote Villanova Nursing Dean Donna Havens for @inquirer.com. "Without enough educators to train the next generation of nurses, efforts to expand the nursing workforce will fall short." www.inquirer.com/health/exper...

"Employees' financial insecurity carries risks for the workplace," Villanova University's Corinne Post recently wrote for @forbes.com. "The good news is that boards may stimulate meaningful interventions by asking three questions that go beyond compensation."

Peabody Award-winning @npr.org host and renowned book critic Maureen Corrigan recently listed "Last Seen," from Villanova's Judith Giesberg, among her top 10 books of 2025.

Whether or not the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates or not will ultimately come down to a decision between curbing inflation or jolting the job market, says Villanova business professor John Sedunov. “It’s a tough line to walk.” abcnews.go.com/Business/fed...

One year after the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, professor of global studies Samer Abboud joined CBC's Ottawa Morning to explain how Syrians are recovering after the end of a 13-year civil war. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

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."