Our History
	Malvern Prep is the direct continuation of the academy program founded in 1842 by the Augustinians as the “preparatory” school for what is now Villanova University.  The Augustinian community purchased the farm called Belle-Aire in January 1842, to establish a college and monastery under the patronage of St. Thomas of Villanova.  During the next year, Rev. John O’Dwyer, the first president, worked tirelessly to get the school up and running, and traveled to Europe in search of qualified faculty.  The first Mass was celebrated on St. Augustine’s Day, August 28, 1843, and the seven students that year were all under the age of 16.  The original academy building, built in 1848, is now called Alumni Hall, and stands just behind the Chapel at Villanova. READ MORE...

	Our Augustinian Heritage
	Saint Augustine of Hippo is the spiritual founder of the Order of St. Augustine, the community of Catholic priests and lay brothers who sponsor Malvern Prep. READ MORE...