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- Leading Change at Scale In most organizations, process improvement still sits in a corner—siloed, underfunded and occasionally tapped when KPIs start slipping. Experienced Black Belts recognize that reactive fixes aren’t enough—instead, they work to embed continuous improvement into the very fabric of how the organization operates.
- Hard Lessons, Soft Systems The post-pandemic landscape promised recovery. Instead, it delivered a reckoning.Ìý Just as supply chain leaders began to recalibrate after COVID-19 revealed the limits of lean operations and underinvested digital infrastructure, a new wave of geopolitical and economic turbulence has emerged—this time, driven by tariffs.
- Meet the CPS Class of 2025 Every year, the College of Professional Studies is proud to celebrate a graduating class, compromised of students of varying ages, from different backgrounds and different pathways to their degree. This year's graduates are no exception, with the Class of 2025 excelling in the classroom, in their careers and in their efforts to better the world around us. This page includes several stories of the members of this class making an impact.
- The Changing Role of the Instructional Designer The instructional design and learning experience design (LXD) landscape is shifting—again. As organizations adjust to hybrid work models, rising upskilling demands and an ever-expanding ecosystem of digital tools, learning and development professionals are entering a new era. It’s no longer enough to build content—today’s instructional designers must architect learning experiences that are measurable, adaptive and learner-centered.
- Evening of Celebration 2025 91̽»¨University's College of Professional Studies (CPS) held its annual Evening of Celebration, recognizing students who have completed their studies at Villanova. CPS was pleased to recognize its students' accomplishments, including 48 bachelor’s degrees, six associate degrees, and eight members of the VUnited Scholars program.
- 2025 CPS Graduate Francis Schlupp Pursues Decades-Long Dream to Make a Difference This spring, at 53-years-old, Schlupp is graduating with his Bachelor of Arts in History, and he was selected to speak at the College of Professional Studies’ Evening of Celebration. The journey to his degree has spanned a lifetime, but well worth the time and effort. Schlupp, awarded for his research work as an undergraduate, will continue his education, in an effort to fulfill a lifelong dream to teach to those in underserved communities.
- Ambitiously Ahead of Schedule: Zachary Amos to Graduate from CPS at 19-Years-Old This May, while many 19-year-olds are finishing their freshman year of college, Zachary Amos is graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Information Systems & Technology (IST) from Villanova’s College of Professional Studies (CPS). After earning an associate degree at 17, he worked to complete his degree and start a career that will begin with a trip across the world to serve others.
- Resourcefulness and Resilience: Bella Cipresso's Journey from Cabrini to 91̽»¨and Her Degree When Cabrini University and 91̽»¨University finalized the agreement between their institutions, both sides stressed that the impact and legacy of Cabrini were to continue as part of Villanova. Bella Cipresso, a former Cabrini student and graduate of Villanova’s College of Professional Studies (CPS), epitomizes those efforts. Cipresso completed her degree at 91̽»¨while fully immersing herself in the 91̽»¨community. For her excellence in the classroom, she was awarded the academic medallion for her program.
- WATCH: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, CPS Graduate and Former 91̽»¨Basketball Star, Delivers Student Address at Commencement
- Mastering the Full Contract Lifecycle The government contracting landscape is undergoing significant transformation. From rapid technological advances to new regulatory updates and heightened performance expectations, contract managers across federal, state and local agencies face increasing complexity in a market that saw more than $759 billion in federal contract spending in FY2023 alone. Navigating this developing environment requires not just experience—but strategic upskilling.Ìý
- The Value of Professional Education The increasing demand in the workforce for highly skilled and specialized employees has propelled professional education and certificate programs to unprecedented heights in recent years. With future trends on an upward trajectory, there has never been a more crucial time to invest in your career with professional development programs.
- Lean Enterprise: How Shifting Your Perspective Can Impact the Bottom Line Lean methodologies can be applied to any industry or business function, as well as in your personal life. This bootcamp serves as a strong foundation for continuous improvement tools and techniques, including 5S, Poka-yoke and value stream mapping.
- 91̽»¨University Offers New Textbook Access Program to Save Students on Class Materials 91̽»¨University and the College of Professional Studies (CPS) seek to offer adult students a chance to earn their degrees at an elite university at a reasonable cost. However, the cost of textbooks and course materials has sometimes made that more difficult. Moving forward, credit students in the College of Professional Studies will be able to leverage a new textbook access program designed to make textbooks and other course materials more affordable.
- Igniting Innovation Through Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurship Symposium connects aspiring entrepreneurs with established visionaries. Over one weekend, students across the University gathered to learn more about design thinking, pitch strategies, and how to take an idea to market. 91̽»¨alumni participated in discussion panels and other industry experts served as workshop instructors.
- Villanova's Pre-College Summer Academy Offers Immersive Campus Experience Villanova's Pre-College Summer Academy is a four-week intensive program, open to current juniors and seniors that gives students a taste of college life, earning them real college credits they can list on their transcript.