Villanova University Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development

09/09/2026

One of our favorite moments in Father Peter’s address today:

“Education is not simply a transfer of information; it’s a journey towards wisdom.”

Such a great day to spend with our colleagues getting inspired for this academic year!

09/05/2026

Can you tell we have fun at work?

09/04/2026

We love plants here in HRD, although we having varying abilities to keep them thriving! Luckily we get to work on a campus that embraces sustainability and provides us with so much natural beauty. Post your workplace plants and tag us!

09/01/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN ON LINKEDIN: https://buff.ly/JwOFnBA

October 13: Data Storytelling with Fiona Jamison, PhD
5:30 Reception | 6:30 In-person & Livestream Session
In this session, Dr. Jamison will share practical approaches to data visualization and storytelling to help HR professionals strengthen recommendations, gain leadership buy-in and improve workplace outcomes.

Don't have a LinkedIn account? DM us to register!

09/01/2026

Villanova HRD's HR Development Series is back! This year's theme: The Modern HR Toolbox.

Learn from experienced HR practitioners who bring decades of real-world expertise to every session. Attend virtually or in person and earn 1 SHRM or HRCI recertification credit for each event.

Upcoming sessions:

October 13 | Data Storytelling Fiona Jamison, PhD

November 10 | Executive Presence Kelly Jones

December 8 | Workplace Investigations Keith Black, AWI-CH

From turning data into compelling business insights to strengthening executive presence and navigating workplace investigations, you'll gain practical skills that can make an immediate impact in your organization.

Save the dates and watch for registration information.

08/27/2026

We're so excited to welcome our new and returning Graduate Assistants for their first week with Villanova HRD!

From left to right, Nayanna, Maddie and Sequoia (back row), Abby and Alexis (front row).

Today we had our first VUSHRM officers meeting. Returning GA's Abby and Alexis guided our newest colleagues through their responsibilities and got us all excited about their events this year.

We can't wait to see everything they do 🙂

08/14/2026

Villanova HRD is coming to ! Visit us at Booth 725 to learn more about our programs for people professionals, including two new Graduate Certificates: Artificial Intelligence for HR and Organization Development.

PLUS, you might get your hands on our limited edition HR + AI clutches! It comes with a carabiner too :)

08/05/2026

College of Professional Studies | Villanova University and hit Dallas AI in HR Day to hear what professionals are prioritizing as they redesign work for their people.

We can’t wait to get all the tea from Michaella Scioli who represented CPS, and Bethany Adams from HRD, who by the way is the professor who led design for our new Artificial Intelligence for HR graduate certificate!!

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

The best part of any conference? Great conversations 🩵

We're looking forward to joining HR professionals from across the country at , August 30-September 2.

As the world of work evolves, events like these create opportunities to discover new approaches to leadership and people strategy.

If you're attending, let us know in the comments. We 👏 want👏 to👏 connect👏 !