NEW YORK – Villanova University has been named the winner of the BIG EAST Presidents’ Award for a second straight year. The honor, which was established by BIG EAST Presidents in 2015, goes annually to the BIG EAST institution that has excelled at the highest level in academics, athletics and citizenship. Villanova is being recognized for its accomplishments for the 2015-16 academic year.
A selection committee of athletic and academic administrators from each BIG EAST institution chose Villanova for the award. Each institution provides the selection committee with a nomination highlighting its accomplishments in all three areas.