Case Study: Villanova University achieves real-time tournament engagement with Stova

How Stova's mobile app provided technology that connecnted students at a top-tier university

Villanova University needed a better way to keep alumni, staff, and attendees informed during the Big East and March Madness tournaments, with fast-changing details like game times, viewing parties, giveaways, and event registrations. Villanova University used the Stova platform to power a mobile app that could deliver up-to-date tournament information and support communication beyond traditional email.

Stova enabled Villanova University to sync updates automatically, send push notifications, and give staff access to real-time RSVP reports and administrative tools. The university also used Stova’s mobile check-in and badge scanning to speed entry at local events, reduce bottlenecks, and improve the attendee experience. The app was a success, driving steady downloads each week and a noticeable increase by the hundreds as Villanova advanced through each round.

Villanova University

Sandy Upton

Assistant Director for Development Operations