Sometimes, the right academic path is not the one you originally planned. For Megan Lawn ’28, a trip to Villanova’s Liberal Arts Involvement Fair introduced her to a major she had not considered when she first arrived on campus. Megan, a Political Science major from Clinton, New Jersey, came across Public Service & Administration (PSA),…
Introducing the PSA Peer Ambassador Program
The Department of Public Administration is excited to introduce the PSA Peer Ambassador Program. This new initiative gives students an opportunity to become more involved with the Public Service and Administration (PSA) program while helping prospective students learn more about the PSA experience. Open to current PSA majors and BA/MPA students, the program gives ambassadors…
Why I Double Majored: Daniella Forson
When Daniella Forson ’27 arrived at Villanova, double majoring was not part of her original plan. A Political Science major from Augusta, Georgia, Daniella became increasingly interested in what happens after political decisions are made, how policies move from ideas into action, and how public organizations actually serve communities. That curiosity eventually led her to…
MPA Student Spotlight – Vanessa Mellynchuk
Background & Villanova Experience Vanessa Mellynchuk is a second-year Master of Public Administration student at Villanova, focusing on public policy research and developing the skills needed to become an effective public service leader. She is originally from Annapolis, Maryland, a historic city known for its waterfront, maritime heritage, and home to the United States Naval…
PSA Alumni Spotlight – Meredith Green
From Villanova to Spain, Meredith Green, a 2025 graduate of the Public Administration program, has turned her passion for meaningful work into a global experience as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.A Calling Toward Meaningful Work Meredith was drawn to Villanova’s Public Administration program because it aligned with her desire to pursue fulfilling, mission-driven work. “I…
