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April 19, 2017

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Villa Maria Graduate Develops Animated Video to Create Awareness for Autism, Video Trailer Released to Coincide with National Autism Awareness Month

East Amherst resident Diego Raf Diaz is embarking on a video project that he hopes will show the world – particularly impressionable children – that people living with autism shouldn’t be shunned or outcast, that they can lead beautiful, productive lives and deserve love and respect. And while Diaz recognizes that living with his condition…

April 12, 2017

Villa Maria College Statement on New York State Tuition Programs

Villa Maria College is committed to providing an outstanding private, Catholic college experience at an affordable price for all students who desire to study with us. As the premiere student-centered institution in Western NY, we offer generous financial aid packages to students so that they can experience the supportive and nurturing environment that we…

April 7, 2017

The Achieve Program: Smoothing the Transition from High School to College

Between entering a new environment, a schedule change, and an intense workload, the transition from high school to college can be difficult for the best of students. These challenges can be especially intimidating for students with learning differences, who may need more support than the average college student. In 2015 Melissa Zgliczynski was the Director…

March 27, 2017

Dual-Sport Athlete, Santana Santiago Joining Women’s Basketball and Soccer Programs

The Villa Maria College program announced on Monday afternoon that dual-sport athlete Adeika Santana Santiago has signed with Villa to join the women’s soccer and basketball programs beginning in the 2017-18 season. Santiago comes to Villa from The International Preparatory School in Buffalo, NY, after excelling in both soccer and basketball, while maintaining high academic…

March 27, 2017

Silveri Inducted into New York State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame

Villa Maria College head men’s basketball coach Don Silveri was inducted into the New York State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame on Sunday morning as the winner of more than 600 career games at the college level was part of a 12-member 2017 class. Silveri was honored during a ceremonial brunch on Sunday morning at the Glens…

March 23, 2017

Photography Students Display Work Throughout WNY, Win Multiple Awards

Our photography students have had a busy few months displaying their work in shows throughout the Western New York area. Six of Villa’s students displayed their work in 3 shows, and five of the six had their work recognized as exceptional. “It’s really important that our students show their work and enter contests,” said Laura Snyder, professor…

March 22, 2017

Villa Maria College Named Finalist in Business First Buffalo’s Best Places to Work

Buffalo, NY – Villa Maria College was named a finalist in Buffalo Business First’s annual Best Places to Work. Finalist status was determined upon review of a 30-question survey that gathered information about employee satisfaction in regards to communication and resources, individual needs, manager effectiveness, personal engagement, team dynamics and trust in leadership. More than…

March 13, 2017

Students, Faculty, Staff Win 15 American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation

Buffalo, NY – Villa Maria College had an impressive showing at last week’s American Advertising Awards Buffalo, hosted by American Advertising Federation (AAF) Buffalo. The annual event, formerly known as the ADDYs, was held on March 10th, and 8 Villa students earned a combined 11 awards including one of the night’s biggest honors, Student Best…

March 9, 2017

Cheerleading Program Begins at Villa Maria College, Offers Scholarship Opportunities to Students Looking to Cheer in College

Villa Maria College has started a cheerleading program and is currently seeking new students to join the program. The team, which officially formed at the beginning of the Spring 2017 semester, is currently made up of 10 Villa students. The College is now actively recruiting new students to join the cheerleading program and is offering…

March 7, 2017

Villa Maria College Announces Date for 6th Annual Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Event

The College aims to pack 100k meals for hungry kids, hundreds of volunteers and donations needed Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, a quiet Villa Maria College tradition with roots in the Haitian earthquake, seeks help from Western New Yorkers for two things: donations to cover the $22,000 cost of packing 100,000 meals, and volunteers to…

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