Student-Athletes

From the Field to the Future: Translating Sports into Leadership Skills 🏆

Being a student-athlete means you’re constantly balancing academics, practices, competitions, and everything in between. But beyond the physical and mental challenges, you’re also developing a powerful set of skills that employers truly value. Your experience being part of a team …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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No Summer Internship? No Problem! Here’s What YOU Can Do Instead

Didn’t land a summer internship? That’s more common than you think and it doesn’t mean this summer has to stall your career. In fact, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore your interests, build new skills, and invest in …

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John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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🎉Congratulations! You Landed a Summer Internship… Now What?

Kicking off your summer internship and looking to make an impression? We’ve gathered our best advice, tips, and strategies to help you stand out, make connections, and leave a lasting impact!

🚀 Shifting from Student to Intern

Transitioning from the classroom …

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John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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Student-Athlete Professional Development Resources

The Villanova University Athletics Student-Athlete Professional Development Guide is a collaborative effort of the University Career Center and Athletics Department created to empower and engage student-athletes on their career journey. Check out Student-Athlete specific resources below.

Villanova University Student-Athlete Professional Development Guide Starting Checklist

EMPOWERED Athletes

Empowered athletes take a proactive role in shaping both their academic and professional futures. An empowered athlete is not merely …

ENGAGED Athletes

Engaged athletes recognize the pivotal roles of career experts as a foundational step in shaping their career trajectory. Engaged athletes …

EQUIPPED Athletes

Equipped athletes understand the importance of resource utilization and recognize how leveraging a variety of resources can significantly impact their …

ENLIGHTENED Athletes

Enlightened athletes recognize the significance of building meaningful networks for a holistic athletic, academic, and professional journey. Enlightened athletes understand …

The Importance of a Resume for Student-Athletes (With Example)

A well-crafted resume is essential for Villanova student-athletes, as it serves as a powerful tool to showcase their unique combination …

Teamwork Online (Job Search Tool)

Join the largest professional network united by skills & passion for sports and build authentic relationships with industry leaders today

Athlete365

Athlete365 Career+ is an initiative of the IOC Athletes’ Commission, and it has supported more than 59,000 athletes worldwide since …

NCAA FSA (For Student-Athletes) Job Search Engine

The NCAA supports today’s student-athletes on the field, in the classroom and continues to support former student-athletes by helping them …

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Alumni Athletes

Melissa (Guinivan) Logan

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  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Senior Supervising Civil Engineer WSP USA
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Nicholas Ackerman

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Commercial Real Estate Advisor Cresa
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Brady Acton

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Founder, Consultant App.ly Consulting
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James D. Adams

Alumni
  • Newark, NJ
  • Vice President/Field Project Manager KS Engineers, P.C.
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Jerry Bouma

Alumni
  • Edmonton, AB
  • Founder and Senior Consultant Jerry Bouma & Associates Inc.
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Joseph P. Campbell

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Senior Associate Link Logistics Real Estate
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Andrea Conte

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Allocation Manager J.Crew
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Harold Degenhardt

Alumni
  • Dallas, TX
  • Partner Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
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Judy Duroseau

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
  • Executive Director, Alumni and Volunteer Engagement Villanova University
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Megan Farmer

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Executive Director, Head of Social Media J.P. Morgan
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Emily Galvin

Alumni
  • Pitman, NJ
  • Financial Analytics Developer Cooper University Hospital
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Kristin Gobberg

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Director of Leadership Giving, Longhorn Foundation Univ of Texas at Austin
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Alumni Connections

Chandon Pierre

Alumni
  • Renton, WA
  • Seattle Seahawks
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Joia McKinney

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Assistant Account Executive Root3 Marketing and Business Development
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Donovan May

Alumni
  • Highwood, IL
  • Baseball Operations Fellow Boston Red Sox
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William Reiner

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Space Optimization Analyst PepsiCo
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Emily Galvin

Alumni
  • Pitman, NJ
  • Financial Analytics Developer Cooper University Hospital
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Andrew Perez

Alumni
  • Caldwell, NJ
  • Director of Operations TwinCity Residences
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Chuck McHugh

Alumni
  • Marlton, New
  • Project Manager C.Mchugh General Contractor
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Tom Gregan

Alumni
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • President Digital Intent Marketing
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Pearl Mensah

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  • Greater Philadelphia
  • Founder/CEO Pearl's Sales & Marketing Consultancy
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David Zawitkowski

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  • Ramsey, NJ
  • Partner - Transaction Advisory Services Citrin Cooperman
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Alexa Tsahalis

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Advertising Sales Associate Paramount
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Nicholas Ackerman

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  • New York, NY
  • Commercial Real Estate Advisor Cresa
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