Student Spotlights

From Patient Care to AI Pioneers: Nursing Students Explore Career Possibilities in Silicon Valley

Applications open in August/September each year for Villanova in the Valley, one of Villanova’s four immersion programs. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply for all immersion programs that they have a professional interest in!

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By Vanessa Schmidt
Vanessa Schmidt
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In the Valley Immersion Spotlight: Daelyn Nwaobasi ’25

Student: Daelyn Nwaobasi, Villanova University Class of 2025

Area of Study: Mechanical Engineering| Villanova College of Engineering

Immersion Program: Villanova in the Valley | January 2025

I had the incredible opportunity to participate in Villanova in the Valley, an immersion program …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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Student Organization Spotlight | Association of Black Communication Students  

We are excited to shine a spotlight on the new student organization, the Association of Black Communication Students, at Villanova. Hear from founder, Glory Wells, Communication ‘25, about her vision for the organization and what they have been up to …

By Grace Rhead
Grace Rhead
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a graduate assistant in the Office for Undergraduate Students at Villanova? 

Follow along a day in my life to get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes in our office! 

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By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli
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In the Valley Immersion Spotlight: Noah Buscaglia ’26

“This week was eye-opening, inspiring, and filled with connections that I know will shape my path moving forward. Villanova’s network and support truly go above and beyond, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have been part of this experience.”

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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Wildcat Spotlight: Christian Carson, VU ’24 “My main influence was my uncle who is now a lawyer. Growing up I wanted to be like him and then I decided I should pursue law.”

Student: Christian Carson, Class of 2024
Attending Law School: Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law

Describe your law school search process. How did you know if a school was the right fit?

I thought about where I’d ideally like …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Wildcat Spotlight: BIPOC #NovaGoing

We are so proud of the amazing accomplishments of our graduates from the Class of 2024 and celebrate the next steps in their career and professional development! Here’s just a sample of where our Wildcats are going next. If you’re …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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Wildcat Spotlight: Women #NovaGoing

We are so proud of the amazing accomplishments of our graduates from the Class of 2024 and celebrate the next steps in their career and professional development! Here’s just a sample of where our Wildcats are going next. If you’re …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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Wildcat Spotlight: First Generation #NovaGoing

We are so proud of the amazing accomplishments of our graduates from the Class of 2024 and celebrate the next steps in their career and professional development! Here’s just a sample of where our First-Gen identifying Wildcats are going next. …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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On Set Immersion Spotlight: Keanine Griggs ’18

Alum: Keanine Griggs, Villanova University Class of 2018

Current Role: Senior Manager of Marketing Strategy for HBO + Max Originals Programming | Warner Bros Discovery

Area of Study: Communication

Immersion Program: Villanova on Set

There is not a doubt a doubt in …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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