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The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences cultivates knowledge, understanding and intellectual courage for a purposeful life in a challenging and changing world.
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Joined May 2009
Michael Hollinger, artistic director and professor of Theater and Studio Art, premieres his play, “Holy Grail of Memphis,” with The Arden Theatre Company. This marks his 10th production pairing with Arden and the play’s director Terrence Nolen since 1994.
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RT @VillanovaMedia: In @clasvillanova's Eigenbrodt Lab, researchers are uncovering methods to enhance algae's biofuel potential while simul…
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Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Steven Goldsmith, PhD, recommends a “salt diet,” limiting private road salt usage due to adverse effects on salinity and metal content in local waterways.
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RT @VillanovaMedia: Extreme weather disasters, like the California wildfires, are becoming more intense and prevalent across the U.S. Per @…
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Over the last 70 years, belief in God has declined among Americans from 98% in 1952 to 81% in 2022. Theology Professor Ilia Delio, OSF, PhD, weighs in. “It hasn’t gone away, but it’s showing up in a new way,” she says.
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The 2024 year ended as one of the harshest in recent history for weather-related disasters. @Geoenv_nova Professor Stephen Strader, PhD, shares with @USAToday how a changing climate is creating more favorable conditions for tornadoes.
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Authorities are warning about unsolicited packages in the form of a mysterious brushing scam. Venkat Margapuri, PhD, Computing Sciences, explains how fraudulent sellers use this scam to write verified reviews in an attempt to boost their sales.
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A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China. @DebSeligsohn shares with @AP how the US stands to lose more if it cuts off this cooperation with Beijing.
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A star in the Northern Hemisphere will soon become visible to the naked eye for the first time in decades. Edward Sion, PhD, professor of Astrophysics and Planetary Science, discusses T Coronae Borealis or the “Blaze Star” with @Forbes.
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In an interview with @NBCPhiladelphia, Political Science Professor David Barrett, PhD, shares how Jimmy Carter will be remembered as much for his post-presidency as the four years he spent in the White House.
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Pope Francis names a Catholic cardinal as the new leader for the Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., and @MassimoFaggioli notes the significance of the announcement's timing in this @Reuters article.
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RT @VillanovaMedia: With Macy's Center City lease expiring in 2027, many worry about the fate of the iconic Wanamaker organ. "[It] speaks t…
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"There is the idea, which has been accepted by many Catholics actually, that clergy have something like the military power to control who receives God's grace and who does not." @MassimoFaggioli comments on the recently resolved dispute over Holy Communion.
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RT @VillanovaMedia: The U.S. updated a science and tech agreement with China that has been in place for decades. @clasvillanova’s Deborah S…
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RT @VillanovaMedia: For Syrians worldwide, the Assad regime's collapse has spurred hopes of a brighter future—and efforts to reunite with l…
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Cardinal Walter Kasper, a German theologian, told a German church journal that he is in favor of allowing women to become deacons. According to Massimo Faggioli, PhD, the issue is central “for the future of ministry in the Catholic Church."
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As fears of climate change rise, so does the popularity of education in sustainability studies, says @geoenv_nova Professor Francis A. Galgano, PhD. Rev. John Abubakar, OSA, PhD, suggests that faith adds another layer to the science of the environment.
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The end of daylight savings is here, but the darker days have their bright spots. A phenomenon known as “earthshine” could allow us to see unlit sides of the moon. Professor Edward Sion, PhD, discusses the moon’s scientific origins.
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Alyssa Stark, PhD, is unlocking the secret of geckos’ adhesive abilities in her lab at Villanova, studying how they stick and move. Her goal? Mimic their natural "superpower" to inspire innovative human applications. Check out the @NPR interview:
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Economics Chair Erasmus Kersting, PhD, comments on the discrepancy between voter perception and the data about the current economy.
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