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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

The Office of Government Relations & External Affairs works closely with elected officials, civic and business organizations, and non-profits in Radnor and Lower Merion Townships, Delaware County, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Government. This page serves as a resource to keep students, employees, friends, and neighbors of ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ informed about the University and our community.

INFORMATION FOR NEIGHBORS & FRIENDS

Neighbors Update

View past issues of our newsletter, curated with campus news and updates just for neighbors!

Friends of ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥

Residents of Radnor Township are eligible for membership in the University's Friends of Villanvova program. Click below to learn more!

Noteworthy Dates

Stay in the know with this guide to on-campus events.

Long Range Development Plan 2022

As required by Radnor Township code, educational institutions must periodically submit long range development plans to the Township. This plan, submitted by the University in 2022, is a current snapshot of the University's existing, anticipated and potential future development projects and is subject to change.

Economic Impact Study

Learn more about ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University's economic impact on the community and region.

Opportunities to be Involved

Join ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥'s dynamic and vibrant campus community for performances, gallery exhibitions, special events and more!

RESOURCES

ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

70

Local Businesses Accept NovaBucks

340,000

Annual Visitors to campus

2,700 Employees

THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN RADNOR TOWNSHIP

250,000 Hours

of Annual Community Service and Service Learning

$28 Million

Annual Impact from Student and Visitor Spending in Radnor Township

$1.9 Million 

Average Annual Payment to Radnor Township and Radnor Township School District

$94 Million

ANNUAL IMPACT FROM STUDENT AND SPENDING IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION

$13 Million

ANNUAL TAX REVENUE GENERATED FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

VILLANOVA IN THE NEWS

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VILLANOVA, Pa. (September 26, 2023) — ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University will celebrate the 18th annual St. Thomas of ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Day of Service on Saturday, September 30, with more than 4,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University serving alongside local organizations and neighborhood agencies. ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ns will serve at more than 100 service sites throughout the Greater Philadelphia area, along with hundreds of alumni serving at sites across the United States.

MAY 5, 2020