Villanova University was founded in 1842 by the Order of Saint Augustine. To this day, Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic intellectual tradition is the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act compassionately and succeed while serving others. Villanova prepares students to become ethical leaders who create positive change everywhere life takes them.


The strength of the Villanova experience comes in part from the University’s welcoming community. All members are bonded together by a shared responsibility to uphold the ideals of Saint Augustine and let the principles of truth, unity and love guide their lives. The Villanova community helps students grow intellectually, professionally and spiritually, and challenges them to reach their full potential.


The University’s rigorous academic experience, rooted in the liberal arts, forms an environment in which students and professors are partners in learning. The Villanova community is dedicated to providing a personalized experience that fosters every student’s intellectual and spiritual well-being. As part of their education, students are encouraged to enrich their own lives by working for those in need. Through academic and service programs, students use their knowledge, skills and compassion to better the world around them.


There are more than 10,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students in the University’s six colleges—the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing, the College of Professional Studies and the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. These colleges are the setting for an experience that develops both the heart and the mind, and creates the atmosphere where students are called to ignite change.


Villanova University is located in a suburban community 12 miles west of Philadelphia, Pa.

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Received the award in the category of "Thought Leadership" for best paper published in the field of entrepreneurship in 2008.

Academy of Management IDEA Award

Received the Research Excellence Award from the Villanova School of Business' Center for Global Leadership in 2006.

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Named the Top Teacher in the Management Department by St. Joseph's University in 2006.

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Received the Krowe Teaching Award from the University of Maryland's R. H. Smith School of Business in 2004.

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Villanova University’s Provost since 2015, Patrick G. Maggitti, PhD, serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the University, overseeing the academic enterprise. Recognized for his scholarship, teaching ability and leadership, Maggitti possesses a breadth of experience in the academic, business and administrative arenas. He previously serves as the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business.

A recognized scholar in the areas of entrepreneurship and strategic management, Maggitti has authored numerous publications for premier journals such as Research Policy, Journal of Management Studies and the Academy of Management Journal, widely considered the field’s most elite research publication. Maggitti’s research interests focus on dynamic processes, including strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, and market- and non-market-based competition. His research is highly cited by other scholars, and a 2008 article he coauthored was identified by the Academy of Management as among the best papers for thought leadership in the field of entrepreneurship.

Prior to academia, Dr. Maggitti spent nearly 15 years in the steel and mining industries, where he founded two successful companies and held a variety of roles, including chief executive officer, director of national sales, and board member. He has also consulted with a variety of international organizations—including several Fortune 500 companies—on many facets of strategy and entrepreneurial thinking.

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Dr. Patrick Maggitti is an assistant professor of Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship and the Carmen and Sharon Danella Director of Villanova's Center for Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE Center). Prior to academia, Patrick was an executive and board member in the steel and mining industries where he founded two successful companies.
The author of numerous publications in top management journals, Patrick is a recognized thought leader on management and entrepreneurship and he has been quoted by well-known outlets including the Financial Times, MSNBC.com, Forbes.com, Philadelphia Inquirer, AOL.com, Fox News, NBC Los Angeles. Dr. Maggitti received the 2011 "Villanova University Outstanding Teaching Award" (for faculty with less than 7 years of service) and the 2004 "Allen J. Krowe Award for Excellence in Teaching" from the University of Maryland.

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