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Theatre professor Benjamin Lloyd was nominated for a 2002-2003 Barrymore Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a play for his performance in 1812 Production’s version of Heckler. The Barrymore is an annual award that recognizes outstanding achievement in Philadelphia-area theatre. Lloyd is a member of the People’s Light Company.

Ann Juliano, J.D., a professor of law and former Justice Department attorney, was quoted in the Altoona Mirror, Beaver County Times, Daily Times, Express Times, Evening Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Tribune Review, Herald-Standard, Bedford Gazette and Public Opinion newspapers. Juliano, who has worked in Indian law, commented on the possibility of an Indian casino opening in Pennsylvania.

Another law professor, Michelle Anderson, J.D., was quoted in the Daily News, Morning Call and Intelligencer Journal in articles discussing sexual abuse. Anderson remarked on how societal attitudes toward children have changed over time.

Dr. John Immerwahr, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, was quoted in Citizen’s Voice in regard to his study “With Diploma in Hand: Hispanic High School Seniors Talk About Their Future.” Immerwahr’s study discusses the enormous emphasis that Latino parents place on their children’s education.

In addition, an article in U.S. Newswire, Vindicator and HispanicBusiness.com also discussed Immerwahr’s findings.

Liberal Arts professor Dr. Nancy Kelley coauthored an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer titled “Take some time and wait tables before college.” The article discussed the idea of students taking a gap year between high school and college in order to save money and mature.

Political Science professor Dr. Matthew Kerbel’s latest book, If it Bleeds, it Leads: An Anatomy of Television News, was reviewed in the Messenger-Press newspaper. Kerbel’s book focuses on the news-making process and the public reactions that arise from it.

An article in Main Line Life about the Philadelphia Fringe Festival mentioned playwright and professor Michael Hollinger. Hollinger co-adapted the book Brief Interviews with Hideous Men into a Fringe Festival performance.

Hollinger was also recognized in articles in Main Line Times and Main Line Life for acting in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men, which played at Smoke in Old City in September.

Col. J. Bruce Hulick, commanding officer of the NROTC Unit, was pictured in the Suburban and Wayne Times, along with his wife. Hulick appeared in the newspaper as a result of his participation in the annual Marine Scholarship Foundation golf outing.

The Suburban and Wayne Times also published an article on history professor Dr. Catherine Kerrison’s August lecture on the Civil War and its impact on the role of women. The lecture, which took place in Berwyn, focused on how the war unified women in suffrage.

The Main Line Times published an article on the Nursing program, focusing on the program’s collaboration with the Crozer-Chester Medical Center to prepare nurse anesthetists with a Master of Science degree in nursing.

Richard Redding, J.D., law professor, was quoted in a Chattanooga Times Free Press article on the growing number of young criminals. Redding analyzed several reasons for an increase of local crime.

Communication professor Dr. John O’Leary was quoted in a Main Line Today article about opening a film institute in Bryn Mawr. Dr. O’Leary, who serves as director of the cultural film series, stated that the series offers an alternative to mass-produced blockbusters that “dumb-down” to audiences.

The Philadelphia Inquirer quoted history professor Dr. Charlene Mires in a recent article on the Liberty Bell. Mires commented on the bell’s status as an American icon.

The University’s “Awakening” sculpture was featured in a photo article titled “The beauty of higher learning” in the Main Line Times.

A recent Letter to the Editor in Main Line Life was written by political science chair and professor Dr. Craig Wheeland. Wheeland wrote in response to criticism arising from the resignation of Radnor school superintendent Dr. John DeFlaminis.

Dr. Steven A. Stumpf, professor and chair of the management department, was recognized in Philadelphia Business Journal for being named dean of the College of Commerce and Finance.
An article in Delaware Wave cited that faculty member, Dr. William Heitzmann, participated in a lecture series at the Coast Day celebration at University of Delaware Lewes.

Articles published across the country recognized Villanova for ranking among the best Catholic colleges in the nation, and topping the list in the north.

Dr. Mary Anne Schofield, professor and published author, was noted in the Sunday Times for hosting a book discussion group at Glenolden Library in Glenolden.

Dr. Elizabeth Burgess Dowdell, RN, assistant professor of Nursing, coauthored an article in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing titled “The Relationship between Health Risk Behaviors and Fear in One Urban Seventh Grade Class.” The article describes a study that was conducted on a class of 7th graders in a parochial middle school in the Southwest section of Philadelphia. Findings show that these students have an increased incidence of health risk behaviors and show significant fears related to their environment. The article also mentions that nurses are in an ideal position to provide support to the at-risk population.

An article in Centre Daily Times discusses the troubles that the church has faced after the 2002 bishop scandal. It was noted that Dr. Charles E. Zech, a professor of political science, prepared a poll with the Gallop Organization, which found decreases in annual giving to the church, especially in the direct domains of the bishops.

Dr. Robert Maranto, professor of political science, was quoted in a WashingtonPost.com article. The article reviews whether or not vigorous competition from charter schools necessitates improvements in regular public schools. Dr. Maranto claimed that the competition from charter schools does not always inspire changes in the public school system.

Dr. Robert Traver, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering was quoted in Philly.com and The New York Times concerning the effectiveness of a pond that was built as a stormwater catch basin and pumping station for Bryn Mawr College's lower campus and the surrounding Bryn Mawr area. Traver, who has created designed wetlands at Villanova as a water-runoff solution, rated Bryn Mawr's methods among the best innovations.

Dr. Neil Sicherman was quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Villanova’s executive M.B.A. program. He created the program’s new coaching component and is now serving as the program’s director.

An article in The Philadelphia Inquirer described the new 14-month BSNExpress program at Villanova, which enables students to earn a bachelor of science in nursing degree in 14 months. Dr. Maryanne Lieb, coordinator of the program, explained the high-caliber education students are receiving.

An article in The Philadelphia Inquirer described Villanova’s new graduate certificate program in strategic communication. Dr. Susan Mackey-Kallis, professor and director of the certificate program, was quoted on the certificate program and the pending development of a master’s degree in communication as well.

An article in The Philadelphia Inquirer mentioned that the College of Engineering has inaugurated a new interdisciplinary, graduate program leading to a doctorate in engineering. The new course of study is integral to the strategic plan of the college and congruent with the mission of the University.

The University was cited in the Ephrata Review for hosting the annual Pennsylvania Special Olympics Fall Festival for the 15th consecutive year. According to the paper, “a total of over 1,000 athletes and nearly 350 coaches representing 35 counties” will participate in the Fall Festival.

An article in the Daily Times discussed a recent keynote speech by women’s basketball head coach Harry Perretta. Perretta was the guest speaker at the Monsignor Bonner High School Annual Alumni and Friends Communion Breakfast on Oct. 26.

Dr. Karen McKenna, MSN, RN, was quoted in the Suburban and Wayne Times about the trip that she, seven nursing students and two other faculty members made to an orphanage in Honduras on June 13. McKenna explained that her team decided it was necessary to run a series of immunizations on the boys at the orphanage since they had no available health records.

An article in Town Talk cited Marykay Klara, assistant director of Financial Aid, for being one of the presenters at a financial aid workshop at Penncrest Guidance Department and Career Center in January.