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Gas prices are climbing across Philadelphia. What’s causing the increase? Chris Kitchens, PhD, MBA, professor and chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Villanova, shared his insights with 6abc Action News and CBS News Philadelphia. linktr.ee/villanovaengin…

Did you know St. Patrick is the patron saint of engineers? According to legend, he introduced advanced Roman building techniques, like lime mortar and arch construction, to Ireland in the 5th century. Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Villanova University College of Engineering!

From the first successful phone call made by Alexander Graham Bell to today’s digital world, Mojtaba Vaezi, PhD, associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, shares his insights on how communication technology has evolved and what the future may hold.

The College of Engineering is proud to celebrate Sarah McInnes, PE, ’03 MSCE for being named the 2026 Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year by the Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia. It’s inspiring to see our alumni make a significant impact in their fields. Congrats, Sarah!

Members of Villanova Engineering’s NovaRacing Formula SAE team celebrated National Engineers Week with Boeing at its facility in Ridley Park, Pa. Students networked with @Boeing engineers and management professionals, shared recent projects and discussed research and development.

Join the Villanova University College of Engineering on March 27 at 2:30 p.m. in the Dionisio Lecture Hall for the Claire L. and Gerard F. Jones ’72 Distinguished Lecture. Details here: tinyurl.com/2wtfd3rf

On World Engineering Day, we proudly celebrate Villanova engineers, past and present, whose curiosity, creativity and dedication are shaping a smarter, more innovative world. Thank you for all you do to make a lasting impact. #WorldEngineeringDay

Meet the Villanova University engineers serving with the Bryn Mawr Fire Company: Colton Musselman ’29 ME, Anne Earp ’28 CE, John Burns ’27 CE, Dominic Cipriani ’27 CE and alumna Kylee Hall ’24 ChE (not pictured), the company’s first female line officer. Veritas. Unitas. Caritas.

Celebrating 100 years of ASCE at Villanova! Alumni are invited to join current CEE students and faculty on Thurs, Mar 19, 4:30–6:30 PM in the Jones Family Learning Commons. RSVP by Mar 12: tinyurl.com/28bfa3su

Future Villanova engineers joined more than 2,000 prospective students and their families for the University-wide Admitted Students Day on Feb. 14. Together, they heard from our current students, experienced our vibrant community & discovered what it truly means to be a Wildcat!

Villanova University’s Center for Humanitarian Engineering and International Development received a three-year, $225,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation to accelerate the implementation of water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives in Kenya’s Siaya region.tinyurl.com/4btntrae

Last Thursday, we celebrated the College of Engineering’s 150th PhD graduate! Alumni, students, faculty & University leaders gathered to honor the program’s growth & reflect on their impact in engineering. We also launched a new PhD Mentorship Program connecting scholars!

Villanova’s Engineering Entrepreneurship Summer Institute (E2SI) is heading to Ireland in Summer 2026! Open to students from all majors, this 16-credit program combines entrepreneurship and product innovation. Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/5ysy8bf8

Villanova’s College of Engineering hosted its second annual Freshman Engineering Showcase (FRESH Awards) in the Mendoza Family Boardroom at Drosdick Hall, recognizing the skill and dedication of students enrolled in a first-year design course. Congratsto this year’s winners!

Arash Tavakoli, PhD, assistant professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, brought his students to the annual Transportation Research Board Meeting. Pictured is research assistant and PhD student Yasaman Hakiminejad, sharing her NSF-funded work on pedestrian well-being.

Every spring, the College of Engineering recognizes seniors who go above and beyond with the Dean’s Award for Meritorious Service. Nominations are now open to students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about the criteria and submit by Feb. 10: tinyurl.com/2s4cjkv2

Join us in congratulating Eric Musselman, PhD, PE, associate professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, on his appointment as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at Villanova Engineering! Congrats, Dr. Musselman! Read more:tinyurl.com/mpzj9p36

Michele Marcolongo, PhD, PE, Drosdick Endowed Dean of the College of Engineering, attended a motivational talk with Harry Clark ’64 ME, ’69 MSME, and Cynthia Rutenbar, hosted by @ClarkCapital Management Group and featuring @CoachJayWright.

Villanova’s College of Engineering is excited to introduce a new Master of Science in Sports and Performance. This degree applies engineering principles to tackle real-world challenges across the global sports and athletics technology industry. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5mztz4c2

From hands-on learning to real-world experience, Villanova’s College of Engineering is where innovation meets impact. Check out this video to see what's possible and how our students are igniting change through engineering. Application deadline is January 15. Apply today!