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Villanova University Opens Vic Maggitti Hall, the New Home of Falvey Library

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$130 million facility brings together expanded spaces for research, learning, collaboration and academic support

VILLANOVA, Pa., October 19, 2026--Villanova University has officially opened the doors to Vic Maggitti Hall, the new home of Falvey Library and a major addition to the University's academic enterprise. The 150,000-square-foot facility expands opportunities for research, teaching, learning and collaboration while bringing together library resources and academic support services in one central location.

"A library is the intellectual heart of a university, a place where scholarship, discovery and community come together," said the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, '75 CLAS, president of Villanova University. "Vic Maggitti Hall reflects Villanova's enduring commitment to creating a learning environment where students, faculty and staff can flourish. By bringing together spaces for study, collaboration, research and innovation, Vic Maggitti Hall will strengthen the academic life of our University and foster the meaningful connections that are central to our mission. It is both a landmark moment for Villanova today and a lasting investment in future generations of Villanovans."

The project reflects Villanova's continued investment in the facilities and resources that support its academic mission. The project was shaped by the Villanova community from its earliest stages. More than 400 students, faculty and staff participated in listening sessions that helped inform the building's programming and ensure Vic Maggitti Hall would meet the evolving needs of the University now and for the future.

"With the opening of Vic Maggitti Hall, Villanova gains a technology-enabled library facility that reflects the University's increased academic stature and reach," said Millicent Gaskell, Dean of Falvey Library. "It offers the entire Villanova community a welcoming space that fosters intellectual exploration, advances learning and supports meaningful scholarship across disciplines."

The $130 million project, which broke ground in summer 2024, was designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP and built by Turner Construction.

Supporting Scholarship and Research

As the role of academic libraries continues to evolve, Falvey Library serves not only as a repository of knowledge but as a center for research, technology, collaboration and intellectual exploration for Villanova's academic community. Vic Maggitti Hall significantly expands the Library's ability to support scholarship, research and knowledge creation, with purpose-built spaces for distinctive collections, digital scholarship and Villanova's teacher-scholar model.

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