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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Dec
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Student Success Center Supply Closet Donations @ Villa Maria College, Student Success Center
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Dec 5 – Dec 15 all-day

Pay it forward at the end of the semester! The SSC collects gently used school supplies and textbooks to build the SSC supply closet. We collect supplies like binders, paper, notebooks, and art supplies. Any textbooks will be made available on reserve in the library for future students. Supplies will be given on a first-come first-serve basis to students in need. Remember the SSC for your holiday giving!

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Dec
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Mass @ Villa Maria College, Chapel
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Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Celebration of the Holy Eucharist during which we pray for the needs of Villa community and that of the world.

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Dec
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Christmas Break – College Closed @ Villa Maria College
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Dec 21 2018 – Jan 1 2019 all-day
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Art Gallery Exhibit: Cheektowaga Schools @ Villa Maria College, Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery
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Jan 5 – Jan 25 all-day

To kick off the spring semester and the new year, Villa Maria College has invited students from schools in the neighboring town of Cheektowaga to display their artwork in our gallery. The details for an opening reception will be announced soon; the exhibit runs through January 25, 2019.

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December 2018 – January 2019 Dec 2018 – Jan 2019

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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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The League You've Been Looking For

Beginning immediately, students at Villa Maria College can participate in College-sponsored eSports, a competitive gaming league in which students form teams and compete against other colleges and universities. The College is now actively recruiting new students to join the eSports program and is offering scholarships for those interested in gaming at Villa.

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Spring Classes Start January 14

Spring Classes start January 14 and there’s still time to apply. Learn how Villa Maria’s 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and studio-based classrooms will help you to take your talent further.

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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

13 Villa Animation Students, 3 Villa Instructors Collaborate with 200 Others on ‘Shrek Retold’

 13 Villa Animation Students, 3 Villa Instructors Collaborate with 200 Others on ‘Shrek Retold’ 150 150 Villa Maria College

Everybody’s favorite green orge hit the big screen for the first time in 2001. Since then, Dreamworks’ Shrek franchise has released four full-length feature films, several television specials, video games,…

Interior Design Students and Faculty Lend Their Talent to Ronald McDonald House by Decorating for the Holidays

 Interior Design Students and Faculty Lend Their Talent to Ronald McDonald House by Decorating for the Holidays 150 150 Villa Maria College

Just before Thanksgiving, a group of students studying interior design at Villa spent some time volunteering at the local Ronald McDonald House. Located on West Ferry Street in Buffalo, the Ronald…

Associate Professor Sarah Hanson and 2012 Graduate Joel Murphy Attend CTN animation eXpo in Burbank, CA

 Associate Professor Sarah Hanson and 2012 Graduate Joel Murphy Attend CTN animation eXpo in Burbank, CA 150 150 Villa Maria College

Each year, the world’s top animators gather in Burbank, California for the CTN animation eXpo, an artist-to-artist social enterprise who’s mission is to connect, develop and inspire creators in and…

Western New York Musician, Former Villa Maria Music Student Will Holton Featured on WGRZ’s commUNITY Spotlight

 Western New York Musician, Former Villa Maria Music Student Will Holton Featured on WGRZ’s commUNITY Spotlight 150 150 Villa Maria College

Will Holton didn’t start playing the saxophone until his senior year at Buffalo Traditional High School. Previously, he had dedicated most of his time to his involvement with JROTC. Once…

3rd Annual #VillaFallPhoto Contest Winners Announced!

 3rd Annual #VillaFallPhoto Contest Winners Announced! 150 150 Villa Maria College

During the month of October, Villa students were invited to submit their fall-themed photos to the College’s third annual #VillaFallPhoto contest. This year, we received over fifty submissions, some of…

President Giordano Appears on WNY Living, in Buffalo News

 President Giordano Appears on WNY Living, in Buffalo News 150 150 Villa Maria College

“When you think about a school like Villa Maria College, you can love what you’re doing and have it be a career,” said Janet Snyder to Villa’s President Dr. Matthew…

Villa Maria College Celebrates 2018 Heritage Days

 Villa Maria College Celebrates 2018 Heritage Days 150 150 Villa Maria College

In the beginning of this month Villa Maria College celebrated Heritage Week, an annual series of event that series of events commemorating those who inspired and founded the Felician Sisters.…

California Closets Hosts Interior Design Students, Announces Scholarship Competition

 California Closets Hosts Interior Design Students, Announces Scholarship Competition 150 150 Villa Maria College

This month, a group of sophomore interior design students visited the Buffalo location of California Closets. During their outing, students learned more about the company’s 30-year history and how they…

President Giordano Featured on WBEN’s ‘Buffalo Means Business’

 President Giordano Featured on WBEN’s ‘Buffalo Means Business’ 150 150 Villa Maria College

On October 13, President Giordano sat down with Randy Bushover from WBEN as a guest on Bushover’s radio show, ‘Buffalo Means Business.’ The hour long show, which airs on Saturday…

Villa Maria College Launches eSports, Offers Scholarship Opportunities for Students Interested in Gaming in College

 Villa Maria College Launches eSports, Offers Scholarship Opportunities for Students Interested in Gaming in College 150 150 Villa Maria College

Beginning immediately, students at Villa Maria College can participate in College-sponsored eSports, a competitive gaming league in which students form teams and compete against other colleges and universities. The College…

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