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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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Apr
26
Thu
Film Club Meeting @ Villa Maria College, Room 11
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Apr 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Planning meeting for Red Carpet Night.

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Categories: Clubs Digital Filmmaking
Honors Convocation @ Villa Maria College, Recital Hall
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Apr 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Annual Honors Convocation is held to honor students, and faculty for their accomplishments during the academic year. Each program has a specific award to honor the outstanding student in that area. Full and part-time faculty are also recognized for their achievements. It’s is celebratory event.

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Categories: Honors
Apr
27
Fri
Prelude: Graphic Design Senior Thesis Exhibition @ Buffalo Arts Studio
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Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This senior thesis exhibition by 14 senior BFA graphic design students of Villa Maria College represents the culmination of the visual communication and design skills acquired throughout their undergraduate studies. The body of work includes the branding and/or rebranding of both original or existing products, services and businesses with designs ranging from business systems to integrated marketing campaigns that include packaging, magazine ads, posters, billboards and web site design.

The follow students will feature work in Prelude:
Brandi Aurelio
Gina Griffo
Alex Mayers
Tiarra McGinnis
Adam Schuh
Travis Springer
Erika Tozzo
Dawan Turner
John Willis
Kayla Zelasko

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Categories: Graphic Design
Harmony: Spring 2018 Fashion Show @ Villa Maria College, Social Hall
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Apr 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

We must work together to make the world a better place. Harmony is about coexisting through our differences, acts of kindness and growing as a community through fashion. This show brings the idea of uniting each other through creativity and fashion. We want this event to be one where all feel welcomed, appreciated and excited to see what the Fashion Department at Villa Maria College has to offer.  This year we welcome everyone to celebrate good fashion and compassion towards each other. Villa’s fashion show is presented annually by the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program.

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Fall Classes Start August 27

Fall classes start August 27, 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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Forge Your Future at Villa Maria College

Your career goals, the desire to succeed, and a determination to compete in the national labor market are driving your college search. The Office of Financial Aid at Villa Maria is committed to helping you forge that future. We’ll start by making sure that your education, and the path to your degree, is affordable.

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You're Invited to Visit Villa

Villa Maria College has a small campus, but we’re a big community. Admissions counselor Jillian personally invites you and your family to the College to experience how Villa, the premiere student-centered institution in Western New York, could be your home.

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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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Harmony, Coexisting Together Through Fashion

Villa Maria College’s Fashion Design and Merchandising Program presents its annual fashion show, Harmony. The show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 27, 2018 in the social hall, which is located in the College’s Athletic Center. The doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM.

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Interior Design Program Student Exhibit

The work of Villa’s Interior Design students will be on display in the Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery from April 13 – May 4. On Friday, April 13, the Gallery will close from 4-5 PM for a jury of local interior design professionals to judge the renderings and award the Distinguished Students of 2018. Immediately following the judging, the Interior Design program will host an opening reception in celebration of the work our students created throughout the 2017-2018 academic year.

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Junior / Senior Animation Showcase

Next Saturday, our animation department is hosting a reception and showcase of the work created by our upperclassmen this year. New this year is a screening of The Velvet Underground Played at My High School, a film animated by a slew of Villa faculty, student & alum. Join us for the short films, portfolio display and demo reels at 10:30 AM at the North Park Theatre on Hertel Ave!

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Prelude: Graphic Design Senior Thesis Exhibition

This senior thesis exhibition by 14 senior BFA graphic design students of Villa Maria College represents the culmination of the visual communication and design skills acquired throughout their undergraduate studies. The body of work includes the branding and/or rebranding of both original or existing products, services and businesses with designs ranging from business systems to integrated marketing campaigns that include packaging, magazine ads, posters, billboards and web site design.

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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

Paige Berkheiser to Exhibit ‘Cracking the Food Code,’ an alternative photography collection starting April 26

 Paige Berkheiser to Exhibit ‘Cracking the Food Code,’ an alternative photography collection starting April 26 150 150 Villa Maria College

Senior Photography major Paige Berkheiser is set to show her alternative photography collection “Cracking the Food Code,” at Aurora Brew Works. An opening reception is scheduled for April 26 from…

Filmmaking Students Video Chat with Renowned Director Warren P. Sonoda

 Filmmaking Students Video Chat with Renowned Director Warren P. Sonoda 150 150 Villa Maria College

This week, digital filmmaking students had the opportunity to video chat with Warren P. Sonoda, one of Canada’s busiest, in-demand and prolific directors. In addition, Sonoda is also one of the…

Interior Design Program of Villa Maria College Granted Accreditation for the Next 6 Years

 Interior Design Program of Villa Maria College Granted Accreditation for the Next 6 Years 150 150 Villa Maria College

The Council on Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) has granted Villa Maria College’s Interior Design’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program accreditation for a period of six years. Accreditation is granted based…

Junior Francesca Bubb Claims First Place in AAF’s Annual Portfolio Day

 Junior Francesca Bubb Claims First Place in AAF’s Annual Portfolio Day 150 150 Villa Maria College

Francesca Bubb, ’19, was the first place winner of this year’s Portfolio Day. Portfolio Day is an annual opportunities for college students to have their work reviewed by creative professionals…

Eye to Eye’s “Learn Different Day” Event for Parents and Students at Villa Maria College Celebrates Mentorship Among Buffalo Area Students With Learning and Attention Issues Free Event Features Expert Panel With Eye to Eye and Understood.org

 Eye to Eye’s “Learn Different Day” Event for Parents and Students at Villa Maria College Celebrates Mentorship Among Buffalo Area Students With Learning and Attention Issues Free Event Features Expert Panel With Eye to Eye and Understood.org 150 150 Villa Maria College

On Saturday, April 14, Villa Maria College will open its doors to Eye to Eye for its Learn Different Day. Eye to Eye is a national mentoring and advocacy organization run…

Animation faculty, students and alum collaborated to animate a film that will screen at the 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival

 Animation faculty, students and alum collaborated to animate a film that will screen at the 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival 150 150 Villa Maria College

The Tribeca Film Institute has announced the films that will screen at the 17th Annual Tribeca Film Festival, and the lineup includes a documentary animated by a team that included…

Melanie Daniels Wins IIDA Mock Interview Competition

 Melanie Daniels Wins IIDA Mock Interview Competition 150 150 Villa Maria College

Melanie Daniels, a senior studying interior design at Villa, was named the winner of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Mock Interview Competition that took place on March 8 at Millington…

Villa Maria College to Sponsor NCCC Film & Animation Fest

 Villa Maria College to Sponsor NCCC Film & Animation Fest 150 150 Villa Maria College

Every year, Niagara County Community College hosts a Film & Animation Fest. The event, which takes place on NCCC’s Sanborne, NY campus, attracts filmmakers, animators and video producers from the Western…

After 50 Years of Dedicated Service, Villa Maria College President Sister Marcella Marie Garus Announces Official Retirement

 After 50 Years of Dedicated Service, Villa Maria College President Sister Marcella Marie Garus Announces Official Retirement 150 150 Villa Maria College

Private, co-educational Catholic institution reflects on five decades of transformative leadership, while preparing for exciting new opportunities in College’s future BUFFALO, NY – After 50 years of ongoing service to…

Villa Maria College Fights International Hunger With its 7th Annual “Feed My Starving Children” Volunteer Food Packing Event

 Villa Maria College Fights International Hunger With its 7th Annual “Feed My Starving Children” Volunteer Food Packing Event 150 150 Villa Maria College

  Villa Maria College’s contribution to the international “Feed My Starving Children” meal project, in its seventh year this April, inspires students, staff and families to take creative approaches to teamwork…

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