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There’s a path—or maybe even a few paths—that are right for you at Villa. To find yours, start by exploring our diverse mix of 22 degree programs that span three departments: art, liberal arts and professional studies, and music. Our 8:1 student to faculty ratio means our students receive individualized attention that helps them cultivate their unique skill set.

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Villa Maria College is a diverse and inclusive community where students are defined by their potential, not their financial status. At Villa, students learn the skills that are necessary to do well in the classroom, pass on the College’s long-held values and ideals of doing good in the world, and lend all the support we can to turn aspirations into realities, potential into promise.

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October 1, 2024 in Game Design

BGSJam XX: 48-Hour Game Jam with Buffalo Game Space

Collaborate with the Vikings as we make a new game in just 48-hours! The 20th official BGSJam XX: 48-Hour Game Jam with Buffalo Game Space is Friday, October 27 at…
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September 30, 2024 in Animation, Game Design

Animation or Game Design: Which Should You Study?

Struggling to choose between majoring in animation or game design? If you’re passionate about animated media like video games and movies in addition to solving problems and using computer software,…
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September 23, 2024 in Game Design

Pros and Cons of Being a Video Game Designer

Video game design is a unique career direction that offers the chance to bring imaginative worlds to life, create engaging stories and characters, and influence how players experience games. But…
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September 18, 2024 in Press Release

New Visiting Artist Series Launches with ‘Catalyst,’ Brings Internationally Renowned Artist Mark Dion to Campus

In the coming academic year and beyond, Villa Maria College is hosting a number of renowned artists as a part of its new visiting artist series, Catalyst.  The series starts…
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There’s a lot of pressure to know what’s next. We’re here to say, it’s OK if you’re still figuring it out. In fact, it’s great. Villa is a place where that kind of continual discovery is prized. Because going to college isn’t about having it all figured it out. It’s about inventing who you’re going to become. You’ll see.

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If you see any of our women's flag football players around campus, ask them what the opposite of an L is. They know all about Ws. 🏆

If you see any of our women`s flag football players around campus, ask them what the opposite of an L is. They know all about Ws. 🏆 ...

The ultimate hype squad 💙 💚

The ultimate hype squad 💙 💚 ...

Another day, another event you won't find anywhere else.

Another day, another event you won`t find anywhere else. ...

Swingin' right on through the semester with DJ, your Dean of Students 🙌🏽

Swingin` right on through the semester with DJ, your Dean of Students 🙌🏽 ...

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Looks good from every angle. ...

The champions have arrived 🏆 Congratulations to the winners of day ☝🏼 of the 2024 ping pong tournament!

The champions have arrived 🏆 Congratulations to the winners of day ☝🏼 of the 2024 ping pong tournament! ...

The secret to student success? The faculty. 👏🏽👏🏽 They bring the talent & they teach our students how shine all on their own ✨ Check out their work in the campus art gallery.

The secret to student success? The faculty. 👏🏽👏🏽 They bring the talent & they teach our students how shine all on their own ✨ Check out their work in the campus art gallery. ...

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The Vikings are shouting. #letsgobuffalo #bufvsmia ...