Villanova University

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/villanova-university

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1842
2. What is the affiliation?Private Catholic research university
3. Who started Villanova University?The Order of Saint Augustine started Villanova. They built on a church and academy that began in 1796 and 1811.
4. Why is Villanova known for research?Villanova is an R2 university, meaning it has high research activity. Faculty and students work on cutting‑edge projects in many subjects.

Augustinian Tradition: An educational and spiritual philosophy emphasizing the integration of faith, reason, and service, originating from Saint Augustine.
R2 Doctoral University: A classification indicating a doctoral-granting university with high research activity, signifying substantial scholarly output and impact.
Service-Learning: An educational approach that combines academic instruction with meaningful community service, fostering civic responsibility and practical application of knowledge.