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WXVU Needs U

This week, we are raising money to support the continued success of WXVU.

Please consider donating below:
https://t.co/43GmyYguZr

Each gift will be matched up to $10,000 thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor. @VillanovaU

Go Cats!

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Villanova University’s Alumni Association officially announced Brian Westbrook as the new president and Emily Smith Beining as the vice president/secretary of the VUAA Board of Directors.

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Villanova Football was back in action today with summer workouts.

88 days until the @NovaFootball season opener against William & Mary at Villanova Stadium 🏟️

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3 months away from Villanova Football’s 2026 season opener against William & Mary on August 29 at Villanova Stadium.

Only 92 days. @NovaFootball

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Villanova’s (@NovaMBB) Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges are Eastern Conference Champions.

The Nova Knicks are headed to the 2026 NBA Finals.

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The New York Knicks (@nyknicks) are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.

Last month, I asked @NovaMBB’s Jay Wright about the Nova Knicks and his relationship with the players during the NBA season.

His response:

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This week, we highlighted new @FCC rule changes that go into effect in June.

KRCL in Salt Lake City also showcased how it will open its doors to the community.

And, we spotlighted four @wxvu graduating seniors.

@w2njl has Radio World's most viewed stories of the week.

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NEWS: Former Villanova (@NovaMBB) forward Duke Brennan has a work out with the Los Angeles Lakers scheduled on Tuesday, per his agency @OG6_SM.

Brennan also worked out with the Pistons this past week.

(Photo: @OG6_SM on IG)

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Villanova’s Pope Leo XIV shared some thoughts with the Class of 2026:

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Thank you, Villanova.

The best four years on 800 E. Lancaster Ave ✌️

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Temi Ajirotutu will continue his football career in Canada with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

@NovaFootball // @NovaAthletics

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Villanova’s (@NovaMBB) Duke Brennan worked out with the Detroit Pistons yesterday.

(Photo: @Dukebrennan86 on IG)

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BREAKING: RB TJ Lawrence has committed to Villanova (@NovaFootball), per his Instagram.

Lawrence was highly recruited by more than 10 programs, including Monmouth, Rhode Island, and Richmond.

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Former Villanova DB Nino Betances has committed to the University of Arkansas at Monticello, per his IG.

@NovaFootball // @NovaAthletics

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Thank you for 1,000 followers.

I’m so grateful for all of the support over the past several years.

Much more to come.

[David Szczepanski @DavidSOnTheMic]

“Good Afternoon, Nova Nation…”

With the conclusion of last week’s episode of Villanova Sports Talk, my time as WXVU Radio’s Sports Director has come to an end.

Before graduation, I wanted to share some highlights from my three years as Sports Director.

During the past three years, WXVU broadcasted all home Villanova Football, Villanova Men’s Basketball, and Villanova Women’s Basketball games for the first time in station history.

WXVU also broke station listenership records for men’s basketball and football in the online streaming era. I led to efforts to increase WXVU’s social media presence, including game preview and recap videos.

One of my biggest priorities three years ago was to increase our coverage of women’s basketball. In addition to broadcasting all women’s basketball home games, our crew also covered some road games and increased coverage on social media and Villanova Sports Talk.

Each season, I interviewed many players and coaches for our airwaves, including Kevin Willard, Denise Dillon, and Mark Ferrante.

When becoming WXVU Sports Director in 2023, I wanted to create a weekly show, and Villanova Sports Talk was born. As a student, I recorded almost 100 episodes of Villanova Sports Talk and broadcasted more than 175 Villanova sporting events on WXVU.

Over these four years, including the last three as Sports Director, I wanted to bring consistent Villanova sports coverage to Nova Nation in an entertaining, engaging, and professional manner. I’m confident that our WXVU Sports team achieved that goal in all of our broadcasts.

I’m so grateful for our WXVU Sports team throughout the past four years, including Patrick Scanlon, Ryan Scanlon, Stephen Cain, Dominic Richetti, Michael Micceri, Jude Moes, Kareyna Baylor, Anthony J. Miller, Sammie McKee, and so many others. Thank you to Cat Coyle, Nick Langan, and Mary Katharine "MK" Coolican for their support. None of it would have been possible without them.

In addition to our WXVU team, thank you to Dean Kenefick, Michael Sheridan, David Berman, Danielle Whaley, Daniel Avington, Artie Prioletti, Hailey Silberman, and Reed Smith from Villanova Athletics’ Media Relations staff. They truly are some of the most hardworking people and have allowed WXVU to cover all of the teams.

I’m excited to watch the future of WXVU Sports under Nathan Mathur. I know this radio station will continue to be a staple in the Villanova community, and I’m looking forward to giving back to the station that gave me so much.

Thank you to all of our listeners! You are the heartbeat of WXVU and Villanova University. And as always, Go ‘Cats!

@VillanovaU // @NovaAthletics // @wxvu

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Happy Mother's Day, Nova Nation!

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Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures who help shape our Villanova community with love, strength and wisdom. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Start your morning with this week’s episode of Villanova Sports Talk on YouTube:

Is Luigi Suigo a realistic option for @NovaMBB? Let’s talk about it ⬇️

https://t.co/MvTmZaXRez

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Big East Baseball from Villanova Ballpark ⚾️

@VUBaseball vs. St. John’s at 2 PM on ESPN + 📺

I’ll be on the call with @StevePinoneVU. The Red Storm can clinch a playoff spot with a win and Butler loss.

https://t.co/ejir57QlWh

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Ryan Fannon on @NovaFootball’s 2025 season:

“I’ve never seen a team that played that smart, that intelligent, protected the football, played with great passion. It was just a season I’ll never forget.”

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"Music at Mendel" turned Mendel Field into the place to be last Friday. With food trucks, warm weather and MKTO performing fan favorites, students came together for a chance to unwind before finals began.