By Victoria Newsome RADNOR, Pa. (CBS) — Villanova University and Cabrini University finalized an agreement for Villanova to assume ownership of the Cabrini campus on Friday, June 28.

Villanova University has reported concerning spike in the number of COVID-19 cases since students returned to campus in January. Officials said the university will have to "end the semester on ...

The acquired campus will allow Villanova to add nearly 1,000 students over several years. It will offer unique dining options for students, recreational facilities, study spaces and classes.

When the spring semester ends, Villanova will add Cabrini's 112-acre campus to its existing 260 acres. The campus will maintain the Cabrini name, Villanova said in a statement.