Where Talent Takes You

Villa is a small, private, catholic college that offers a variety of bachelors and associate degrees in a supportive, student-centered environment.

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What Villa’s All About

Villa Maria College is a private, co-educational, Catholic college providing students with the premier student-centered experience in Western New York. Students learn and grow with a culturally diverse population that lives its ideals of truth, charity, and unity.

With a variety of academic programs, our real strength lies in our studio-based education, a 8:1 student to faculty ratio, and educators who bring their real world experience into the classroom. Our faculty consists of working artists, animators, musicians, writers and designers who all place a heavy emphasis on teaching students how to use their talents in real world experiences.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sep
20
Thu
Meet and Greet with Dr. Giordano @ Villa Maria College, Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery
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Sep 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Please join Dr. Giordano for a Meet and Greet Reception where he will be available to discuss Villa’s future. Light Refreshments will be served. Bring a Friend and learn more about his plans for VMC.

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Sep
21
Fri
Art Gallery Exhibit: Photography Program Alumni @ Villa Maria College, Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery
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Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm

Join us for an exhibition celebrating the recent work and accomplishments of alumni from Villa Maria College’s Photography Program. Their work ranges from fine art to commercial and wedding photography.  The opening reception will take place on Sept. 21 from 6-8 PM; the exhibit will be on display through October 26, 2018.

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Sep
25
Tue
Mentor Kickoff! @ Villa Maria College, Library
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Sep 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Are you new to the Mentor program and want to meet up with your mentor? Look no further! Come to our Mentor Kickoff event and meet your mentor/mentee, enjoy lunch, and participate in a variety of activities to get to know each other!

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Sep
26
Wed
Bible Study @ VIlla Maria College, Campus Ministry Office (Room 104)
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Sep 26 @ 1:00 pm – 1:40 pm

Come join us for mindfulness rooted in the Bible. Anyone is welcome to attend. This event is brought to you by Campus Ministry.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Service

After 50 years of ongoing service to Villa Maria College and its thousands of students, faculty, and alumni, Sister Marcella Marie Garus has announced her upcoming retirement, effective June 2018. A Buffalo native, Sister Marcella served for 40 years as Villa Maria College president, making her one of the longest-tenured presidents of a higher education institution both in both Western New York and across North America.

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Villa Maria College Board of Trustees Appoints Interim President

Board of Trustees Chairperson Catherine Grantier Cooley announced on May 29, 2018 that Dr. Matthew Giordano has been named interim president of Villa Maria College.

Giordano will succeed Sister Marcella Marie Garus, C.S.S.F., who announced her retirement in March 2018 after serving as president for 40 years.  Giordano will begin service effective July 1st and remain until the permanent appointment of the College’s 4th president can be named.

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Fall Open House and Student Athlete Visit Day

Tour the campus, learn about the admissions process, our growing athletics programs, and financial aid and scholarship availability on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

Learn how Villa Maria’s 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and studio-based classrooms will help you to take your talent further!

Monday, November 12, 2018 from 10 AM – 12 PM

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Art Program Information Night

Interested in studying art in college? Villa Maria offers 8 art programs: animation, digital filmmaking, fashion design and merchandising, fine arts, graphic design, integrated arts, interior design and photography.

On this night, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about our curriculum, admissions requirements, financial aid options and more. In addition, you can learn more about what it’s like to be a student at Villa by speaking with current students and student-athletes, our faculty and staff and representatives from our student life team.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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Health Science Night

The PTA and OTA Programs programs at Villa give you the foundation to find a job in a growing health profession. You’ll gain knowledge in the classroom and from working in our hands-on laboratories, as well as from professional internships in the field.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

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What We’re Known For

Villa Maria College offers a number of signature programs that emphasize applied skills and internships in a nurturing and supportive environment designed to help you be successful.

Art & Design

Develop a portfolio that showcases the creative, storytelling, and communication skills important in today’s visual culture.

Health Sciences

Get the practical skills necessary to help people. Study in our physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy assistant or psychology programs.

Music Industry

Dig into the technological, creative, and business aspects of audio production and recording with our award-winning faculty.

Student Success

From mentoring, to specialized advising and free tutoring, your success is our priority. The faculty and staff at Villa go above and beyond to help you meet your goals.

Business

Our experienced faculty will teach you management and marketing tools, and how they can be successfully applied in a real-life setting.

Digital Media & Filmmaking

Gain a variety of skills necessary to thrive in the digital era by studying Digital Filmmaking or Digital Media and Communication.

Achieve Program

Specialized services for students with learning differences to help them transition smoothly into college and find their path to success.

Athletics

Our dedicated student-athletes from 8 different teams are committed to proudly representing the Villa Vikings in sport and academically in the classroom.

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Recent News

Two Buildings on Villa Maria College’s Buffalo Campus Fitted with Solar Panels as Part of Nationwide Initiative by the Felician Sisters

 Two Buildings on Villa Maria College’s Buffalo Campus Fitted with Solar Panels as Part of Nationwide Initiative by the Felician Sisters 150 150 Villa Maria College

 The installation of 516 solar panels onto two buildings on Villa Maria College’s campus has recently been completed. Solar panels were added to the rooftops of Felician Hall and the…

Columbia Scholastic Press Association Awards SKALD 2018 a Silver Medal

 Columbia Scholastic Press Association Awards SKALD 2018 a Silver Medal 150 150 Villa Maria College

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association, an international student press association, has awarded the 2018 edition of SKALD, Villa Maria’s annual arts and literary magazine, a silver medal in its first round of…

Villa Maria College to Host Meet and Greet with Interim President Dr. Matthew Giordano

 Villa Maria College to Host Meet and Greet with Interim President Dr. Matthew Giordano 150 150 Villa Maria College

Please join members of Villa Maria College’s Board of Trustees and the College community to meet Interim President Dr. Matthew Giordano on September 20, 2018.The event will take place on…

Villa Maria College Finishes With One of Lowest Student Loan Debt Figures Among All Private Schools in the U.S.

 Villa Maria College Finishes With One of Lowest Student Loan Debt Figures Among All Private Schools in the U.S. 150 150 Villa Maria College

LendEDU, a marketplace for private student loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, personal loans, and other financial products, recently published its third Student Loan Debt by School by State Report. The annual report is…

Line Up Announced for 2018-2019 M&T Concert Series

 Line Up Announced for 2018-2019 M&T Concert Series 150 150 Villa Maria College

The performance line up for Villa Maria College’s 2018-2019 M&T Concert Series has been set, and the College will host 6 free concerts between September and March. The 2018-2019 concert…

Dr. Ann Rivera Named Chair of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies

 Dr. Ann Rivera Named Chair of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies 150 150 Villa Maria College

Dr. Ann Rivera, Chair of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Dr. Ann Rivera, an assistant professor of English at Villa Maria College, has been named the new chair of Liberal…

Villa Maria College Announces Promotions, New Hire to Streamline and Enhance the College’s Existing Student Support Services

 Villa Maria College Announces Promotions, New Hire to Streamline and Enhance the College’s Existing Student Support Services 150 150 Villa Maria College

Just before the start of the 2018-2019 academic year, Dr. Matthew Giordano, Villa Maria College’s interim president, announced significant news regarding two of the College’s student support services: the Student…

Year Long Sculpture Project Concludes for Associate Professor Jesse Walp

 Year Long Sculpture Project Concludes for Associate Professor Jesse Walp 150 150 Villa Maria College

A sculpture project that was years in the making is finally complete. On Friday, July 13, 2018, Associate Professor Jesse Walp put the finishing touches on the 14-foot-wide, 26-foot-tall sculpture that…

Jesse Walp’s ‘Arch on Old Falls Street’ Installed

 Jesse Walp’s ‘Arch on Old Falls Street’ Installed 150 150 Villa Maria College

Associate professor of interior design and art shop supervisor Jesse Walp has finally put the finishing touches on a sculpture that took him over a year to conceptualize, design and…

Graphic Design Students Sweep Top Spots in Annual AAF Buffalo Competition

 Graphic Design Students Sweep Top Spots in Annual AAF Buffalo Competition 150 150 Villa Maria College

The 2017-2018 academic year may be over, but the summer break doesn’t stop Villa Maria College’s students from winning awards. Three of Villa’s graphic design students took the top 3…

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