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Knicks and the Pope Boost Villanova's Profile as $170 Million Campus Opens

Tuesday, September 1, 2026


Villanova University acquired a neighboring college campus after the institution closed, according to the university. The acquisition enables Villanova to expand its student enrollment. The university invested $170 million in developing the new campus. Pope Francis and the New York Knicks basketball team were associated with the campus opening, though specific details of their involvement were not provided in the available information.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-01/knicks-and-the-pope-boost-villanova-s-profile-as-170-million-campus-opens

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