Villanova University Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development

10/26/2026

What’s your number, how was it determined, and does it reflect what you’re worth? Kyle Ali, Heather Cluley Bar-Or and Bethany Adams lift the hood on pay transparency in our newest episode of . Check out the link in our bio to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

10/20/2026

Today HRD Grad Assistants Maddie Miller S E Q U O I A 💕 ✦ l e x i ✦ and Abby Fortune (📸) visited the new and improved Villanova Library at Vic Magitti Hall! It’s been a lot of patience waiting for this new space to come to life and now, we are SO back 🍂

DID YOU KNOW: HRD students can benefit from a dedicated librarian who knows what kinds of papers we write and what kinds of sources you need. Oh and where to find them obviously.

10/19/2026

Your next step toward a MS in Human Resource Development is closer than you think!

Time is running out to register for our Virtual Application Workshop on Wednesday, October 28. Register today to get the inside scoop from our admissions team on everything you need to know to apply. We'll walk through the application and discuss key requirements and deadlines. Bring your questions and get guidance to help you take your next step with confidence.

October 28 is coming up fast—register today and make time to move your human resource goals forward.

Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual

Register today!: https://explore.villanova.edu/register/clas_vis_hrdmpa_oct28_2026

10/15/2026

Want to strengthen your leadership presence and communicate with confidence?

Join Villanova HRD on Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. for "The Modern HR Toolkit: Executive Presence" with Kelly Jones, CEO of The Jones Group. Learn practical strategies to build credibility, influence stakeholders and show up with confidence in meetings, presentations and everyday workplace interactions.

Attend on campus or via livestream. In-person guests are invited to a networking reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. in Driscoll Hall.

Register today: https://buff.ly/3XP4t71

10/15/2026

The Villanova HRD Blog has a new home!

After 10 years of insights into the people profession on our HRD Corner Blog, we are officially moving to the Villanova University site. You can find our newest blog posts here:

Stories Stay up to date with all the latest Villanova Human Resource Development info, including student and faculty spotlights, industry trends and insights, program announcements and more. Key Takeaways from SHRM Talent 2026 READ THE FULL STORY HRD Rewind: St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service RE...

10/14/2026

Last night HRD Professor Fiona Jamison PhD delivered this presentation on data storytelling as part of our HR Development Series. We’ll be posting more clips and takeaways all week!

10/12/2026

Who's your emotional support classmate/coworker who makes Mondays the best they can be?

10/09/2026

Helping our students prepare for the upcoming HR Case Competition organized by Penn State School of Labor and Employment Relations and hosted by PepsiCo - we’re so impressed by their poise and preparation, even in the abbreviated timeframe they had to analyze and present their practice case! Thank you to our volunteer judges from Villanova CLAS, CLAS Dean Emory Woodard and Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Chair Irene Kan.

09/25/2026

Ready to turn your interest in Villanova into an application?

Join us for a virtual Application Workshop on October 28 at 6 p.m. ET and get the guidance you need to take your next step to your HRD degree.

Learn about the application process, what you’ll need to submit, important deadlines and what to expect as you move through the admissions process.

Plus, bring your questions and get guidance to help you move your application forward. You’ve already started exploring what Villanova can offer. Now, get the information you need to take the next step.

Date: Wednesday, October 28
Time: 6 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual

Register today!: https://buff.ly/NZSWARv

09/17/2026

Today Villanova HRD went to watch one of our students Number 4 bella panaccione play with Villanova Women’s Soccer for the win!!! Amazing game that kept us absolutely enthralled. GO CATS \\//!!!