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October 2, 2023 in Press Release

Villa in the News: Anthony Casuccio: He records in his Amherst basement, and he’s big in Europe

Anthony Casuccio in Villa's on-campus recording studio. Photo credit: Derek Gee, The Buffalo News Anthony Casuccio is living the standard-issue existence of a successful person: He has a good job…
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September 29, 2023 in Interior Design

Professor Sandra Reicis Receives Valerie Moran Memorial Grant

Sandra Reicis, interior design program coordinator and professor, was awarded the Valerie Moran Memorial Grant from the International Furnishings and Design Association’s educational foundation.   The $3000 grant supports Reicis as…
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September 27, 2023 in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photography

Hyatt’s All Things Creative Contest for Art Students

Gregory Hyatt, president of Hyatt's All Things Creative, visited campus this morning to make an exciting announcement. The locally-based art supply company is sponsoring a contest for Villa Maria's junior…
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September 25, 2023 in Athletics

Breaking Barriers: How the Benefits of Flag Football Empower Women Athletes

In an era where the call for gender equality resonates louder than ever, sports continue to undergo revolutionary transformations. Enter flag football—a game that not only challenges the norms of…
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Bob Kinkle of THE @transsiberianorchestra made an appearance on campus today! He sat down with some of our Music students to discuss his success & share some of his tips for breaking into the industry. 🎻

Some of his best advice was: 
1️⃣ Don't skip a practice
2️⃣ Never stop learning 
3️⃣ Don't forget to transpose your keyboard before opening a live show at @thegarden 🤭

Bob Kinkle of THE @transsiberianorchestra made an appearance on campus today! He sat down with some of our Music students to discuss his success & share some of his tips for breaking into the industry. 🎻

Some of his best advice was:
1️⃣ Don`t skip a practice
2️⃣ Never stop learning
3️⃣ Don`t forget to transpose your keyboard before opening a live show at @thegarden 🤭
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The best way to prepare to transition from student to professional is to gain real world work experience while you're still in college. And we don't mean a getting coffee, making photocopies internship. We mean sitting with the client, hearing their concerns & collaborating to creatively solve the problem. ☕️🚫

This group of seniors met with Maggie Buckley, the CEO of Transforming Care, as part of their COR-401 Senior Seminar class. They'll be working directly with Ms. Buckley to improve TC's website & social media, photograph events & pitch new fundraising ideas. Stay tuned!

The best way to prepare to transition from student to professional is to gain real world work experience while you`re still in college. And we don`t mean a getting coffee, making photocopies internship. We mean sitting with the client, hearing their concerns & collaborating to creatively solve the problem. ☕️🚫

This group of seniors met with Maggie Buckley, the CEO of Transforming Care, as part of their COR-401 Senior Seminar class. They`ll be working directly with Ms. Buckley to improve TC`s website & social media, photograph events & pitch new fundraising ideas. Stay tuned!
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We exceeded our Fall 2023 enrollment goal by 25% and brought in 80 more new students than last year - a 30% increase over last year’s incoming class. ⁠
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This year’s enrollment increase brings the College’s total overall enrollment up to over 550 students, a 14% increase over last fall.⁠
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Read more about our growth at the linkin.bio.

We exceeded our Fall 2023 enrollment goal by 25% and brought in 80 more new students than last year - a 30% increase over last year’s incoming class. ⁠

This year’s enrollment increase brings the College’s total overall enrollment up to over 550 students, a 14% increase over last fall.⁠

Read more about our growth at the linkin.bio.
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CJ Banks Joins Villa Maria College as the Special Assistant to the President⁠
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Reporting directly to President Giordano, Banks will help the College with:⁠
➻ Community outreach efforts⁠
➻ Strategic partnership development⁠
➻ Workforce development ⁠
➻ Ongoing DEI efforts⁠
➻ Fundraising⁠
➻ And more⁠
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Learn more at the linkin.bio.

CJ Banks Joins Villa Maria College as the Special Assistant to the President⁠

Reporting directly to President Giordano, Banks will help the College with:⁠
➻ Community outreach efforts⁠
➻ Strategic partnership development⁠
➻ Workforce development ⁠
➻ Ongoing DEI efforts⁠
➻ Fundraising⁠
➻ And more⁠

Learn more at the linkin.bio.
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LET'S 👏🏽 GO 👏🏽 BUFFALO 👏🏽

You might not equate PTA with the NFL but here's Sabrina Pisano, '08, on the field with her patients. Everything she learned at Villa allowed her to make a mini Bills camp fully accessible so everyone was able to fully participate. The #BillsMafia is for everyone!

LET`S 👏🏽 GO 👏🏽 BUFFALO 👏🏽

You might not equate PTA with the NFL but here`s Sabrina Pisano, `08, on the field with her patients. Everything she learned at Villa allowed her to make a mini Bills camp fully accessible so everyone was able to fully participate. The #BillsMafia is for everyone!
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Little known fact about the Vikings- they make the very best hype men. 🎤 Frank Sinatra has absolutely nothing on this group.

Little known fact about the Vikings- they make the very best hype men. 🎤 Frank Sinatra has absolutely nothing on this group. ...