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EVENTS

The Alumni Association (VUAA) hosts hundreds of in-person and virtual events each year for ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ns like you to remain connected with the Nova Nation from wherever you are! Whether you’re looking to take part in on-campus traditions like Homecoming and Reunion, engage in professional development and networking, serve your community or cheer on the Wildcats, there’s something for every ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥n.

Bookmark the VUAA Events Calendar to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
 


 

CAMPUS TRADITIONS

Reunion

Crowd of alumni dancing at the Supernova Dinner-Dance

Thank you to those who attended Reunion 2024! Graduates of class years ending in 5 or 0 will celebrate milestone Reunions in 2025. Stay tuned for more details!

Homecoming

ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Cheerleaders, Wil D. Cat and Football Players running onto the field at ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Stadium

Homecoming is a longstanding ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ tradition that welcomes alumni, families and friends back to campus for a wonderful fall weekend of activities. !

Alumni Awards

George Kolb '84, AVP of Alumni Relations, and the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, posing on stage with five alumni award winners

Help us honor and celebrate exceptional alumni for their continued efforts to advance the mission of the University and the VUAA.

View current and past award winners

 

 

PHILANTHROPY AND SERVICE

Annual Day
of Giving

Mosaic image of a Nova Nation glad with blue and white balloons on either side, and a banner with the words "Together we are Greater"

1842 Day is ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥'s annual day of giving, for the entire community to come together to support the areas that matter most to us and celebrate the impact ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ has on each of us, in our communities and around the world. 

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Day Of Service

Group of ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ alumni with their "V"s up, posing with shovels, buckets and other gardening items

Regional clubs and affinity networks across the country join in service each year to assist organizations making a difference in their communities in honor of St. Thomas of ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥, our University's patron saint.

MLK Jr. 
Day of Service

Alumni and students painting lockers in a school

ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ns of all ages and backgrounds volunteer throughout Greater Philadelphia, on campus, and in their regions to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of peace and social justice.

 

 

ATHLETICS AND SOCIAL

Varsity Sports

Four female track and field athlets holding up Penn Relay medal

Cheer on the Wildcats alongside fellow ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ns!  for more information and schedules for our 24 men's and women's varsity sports. 

Basketball

Wide shot of a basketball arena, filled with fans; the court has a ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ "V" in the middle

Remain up-to-date on ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥  and  Basketball during the off-season and stay tuned for next season's events, ticket offers and game watches across the Nova Nation!

Football

Two ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Football players holding up a team mate with the football in the end zone at ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Stadium

Check out the  and mark your calendars to support the Wildcats at home or on the road all season long!