Ryan Weatherbee, ’19, poses with Professor Joyce Kessel. As each semester comes to an end, the College community gathers to recognize the academic accomplishments of our students at Honors Convocation. This year’s Honors Convocation took place on Thursday, April 26 in Villa’s on-campus auditorium. This year, 20 students were recognized for their achievements, and another…
read moreKelly Jane Styslowsky announced today that she will host a solo exhibition entitled “Abandoned Beauty.” The exhibit will run for one night only and will be held on Friday, May 3rd from 6 PM – 9 PM at Adore Studio by Dana Marie Photography. Styslowsky is a fine art and commercial photographer. The focus of…
read moreFor the second time, representatives from Villa Maria’s Student Success Center presented at the Writing Center Conference at Houghton College. Although small, this conference provides a valuable platform for members of the SSC team to share the important work that goes on in Villa’s Student Success Center. Elizabeth Kerr, director of student success, worked in…
read moreThis week, Buffalo Business First announced its annual 30 Under 30 winners, and Valery Amborski, an adjunct instructor of animation is included on the list. Amborski was selected out of nearly 200 candidates who were nominated for achieving at high levels at work and in the community. Although Amborski is just getting started, she has…
read moreStephanie Kaempf, a senior photography major, announced the opening of her photography exhibition, “Forgotten Beauty.” The exhibit opens on Wednesday, April 17 and runs through Friday, May 3, 2019. An opening reception will be held in Kaempf’s honor on Thursday, April 18 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Stephanie Kaempf, a dancer herself, has been…
read moreWith so much to celebrate at the end of another academic year, it’s hard to keep track of all of the events that are taking place. Below is a list of some of those events, which take place both on and off-campus, showcasing the talented work of Villa’s students and faculty. April 4/11: Emerging Students…
read moreA major deterrent for any non-traditional student considering earning a degree is balancing academic requirements with additional responsibilities, like raising a family or holding down a full-time job. Villa Maria’s new Flexible Business program eliminates that obstacle by offering students to the ability to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration by attending classes at night…
read moreFor the eighth year in a row, Villa Maria College will host “Feed My Starving Children” food packing sessions to help fight hunger worldwide. This year, the event will be held in the Athletic Center on campus at 240 Pine Ridge Road Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6. Volunteers and donations are needed to…
read moreThis year, Dr. Donald Monnin was named the College’s new Vice President for Mission. Dr. Monnin takes on the role after the retirement of longtime employee Sister Louis Rustowicz. As Vice President for Mission, Dr. Monnin serves as a member of the College’s collaborative leadership team and plays a key role in overseeing operational aspects…
read moreToday, April 1, 2019, Villa Maria College announces the opening of a branch campus in Rome, Italy. This announcement comes following the decision of the College’s newly-appointed il quarto president, Dr. Matthew Giordano, to extend his two-week pilgrimage permanently. Dr. Giordano respectfully requests to be referred to as Dottore Matteo Giordano, Presidente from now on.…
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