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EVENTS

The Alumni Association (VUAA) hosts hundreds of in-person and virtual events each year for èßäÊÓÆµappns like you to remain connected with the Nova Nation from wherever you are! Whether you’re looking to take part in on-campus traditions like Homecoming and Reunion, engage in professional development and networking, serve your community or cheer on the Wildcats, there’s something for every èßäÊÓÆµappn.

Bookmark the VUAA Events Calendar to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings.
 


 

CAMPUS TRADITIONS

Reunion

Crowd of alumni dancing at the Supernova Dinner-Dance

Graduates of class years ending in 0 and 5 will celebrate Reunion weekend at èßäÊÓÆµapp from June 6-8, 2025. 

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Homecoming

èßäÊÓÆµapp Cheerleaders, Wil D. Cat and Football Players running onto the field at èßäÊÓÆµapp Stadium

Homecoming is a longstanding èßäÊÓÆµapp tradition that welcomes alumni, families and friends back to campus for a wonderful fall weekend of activities. Stay tuned for more details!

Alumni Awards

George Kolb '84, AVP of Alumni Relations, and the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, posing on stage with five alumni award winners

Help us honor and celebrate exceptional alumni for their continued efforts to advance the mission of the University and the VUAA.

View current and past award winners

 

 

PHILANTHROPY AND SERVICE

Annual Day
of Giving

Mosaic image of a Nova Nation glad with blue and white balloons on either side, and a banner with the words "Together we are Greater"

1842 Day is èßäÊÓÆµapp's annual day of giving, for the entire community to come together to support the areas that matter most to us and celebrate the impact èßäÊÓÆµapp has on each of us, in our communities and around the world. 

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Day Of Service

Group of èßäÊÓÆµapp alumni with their "V"s up, posing with shovels, buckets and other gardening items

Regional clubs and affinity networks across the country join in service each year to assist organizations making a difference in their communities in honor of St. Thomas of èßäÊÓÆµapp, our University's patron saint.

MLK Jr. 
Day of Service

Alumni and students painting lockers in a school

èßäÊÓÆµappns of all ages and backgrounds volunteer throughout Greater Philadelphia, on campus, and in their regions to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of peace and social justice.

 

 

ATHLETICS AND SOCIAL

Varsity Sports

Four female track and field athlets holding up Penn Relay medal

Cheer on the Wildcats alongside fellow èßäÊÓÆµappns!  for more information and schedules for our 24 men's and women's varsity sports. 

Basketball

Wide shot of a basketball arena, filled with fans; the court has a èßäÊÓÆµapp "V" in the middle

Remain up-to-date on èßäÊÓÆµapp  and  Basketball all year long and check out this season's across the Nova Nation!

Football

Two èßäÊÓÆµapp Football players holding up a team mate with the football in the end zone at èßäÊÓÆµapp Stadium

Check out the  and mark your calendars to support the Wildcats at home or on the road all season long!