On October 17, 2025, HRD Graduate Assistants Abby Fortune and Alexis had the opportunity to attend the Greater Valley Forge Human Resource Association (GVFHRA) Summit, connecting with HR professionals across the Greater Philadelphia region. Read to hear about their experiences and learnings from the conference!
IIn HR, we are always focused on people and how to make their work experiences better, whether that be employees, employers, or other HR professionals. Here at Villanova, the HRD program does the same. Our students, the people, are the backbone of our program. Coming from different backgrounds with unique experiences, they enhance and influence their journeys in the program and careers in HR. This week's student spotlight is Taylor Walker!
Fall 2025 is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Welcome back to our amazing returning students and alumni, and a big shoutout to our newest HRD community members. Check out what’s coming up this semester with VUSHRM & HRD. We can’t wait to see you at our events!
This week the blog focuses on insights from the 2025 SHRM Annual Conference! Over three transformative days at the SHRM Conference, HR professionals gathered to explore the intersection of innovation, intention, and humanity in the workplace. From navigating AI disruption to reigniting employee engagement and embracing bold leadership, each session built on a powerful theme: HR isn’t just evolving, it’s being redefined.
On May 1–2, 2025, Villanova University's Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development, in collaboration with the Villanova SHRM Student Chapter, hosted the Level Up HR 2025 Conference. This two-day event offered a hybrid experience, combining virtual sessions with an in-person gathering at The Inn at Villanova. The conference brought together HR professionals, emerging leaders, and students to explore different ways of "Leveling Up" in various aspects of human resources.Â
This semester, Villanova HRD and the Villanova SHRM student chapter, VUSHRM, co-hosted a free hybrid development series. This series had a theme of agility and covered the topics of decision making, leadership, and negotiations. Many students, faculty, and HR professionals from around the country were able to partake in these learning experiences. Here is a recap of the Spring sessions!
