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Villanova University Receives $10 Million Gift from The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation

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8 March 2022
Villanova University Receives $10 Million Gift from The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation to Support Student and Faculty-Focused Academic Initiatives

VILLANOVA, Pa.— Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, today announced a $10 million gift from The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation to support several significant academic initiatives, including the continued modernization of Falvey Library. The gift will also establish an endowed chair in the DiLella Center for Real Estate within the Villanova School of Business, as well as a new University-wide speaker series focused on the thoughtful and civil exchange of ideas on current issues. In recognition of this gift, a building on campus in Villanova’s newest residences, known as The Commons, will be named “Hovnanian Hall.” Read more here...