Immaculata in the News
Below are some articles on Immaculata University that have appeared recently in newspapers both locally and nationally. They are reprinted or linked with permission from the publication.
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2008
April 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008. CBS-3: New Poll Shows Democratic Race Narrowing (interview with Immaculata Professor Gene Halus, Ph.D.)
Wednesday, April 9, 2008. The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial: Hall of Famer: A mighty long time
Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The Detroit Free Press (online): "Meet the 2008 Hall of Fame Class."
Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The Plain Dealer (Cleveland): "Four Things Doug Lesmerises Thinks About the Final Four."
Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The Philadelphia Daily News' Bob Cooney: "Immaculata coach Cathy Rush inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame."
Tuesday, April 8, 2008. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Joe Juliano: "Cathy Rush Elected to Basketball Hall of Fame."
Tuesdy, April 8, 2008. The Press of Atlantic City - John O'Kane reports: "EHT native Cathy Rush enters Basketball Hall of Fame on 6th try."
Monday, April 7, 2008. Philadelphia Daily News. "Immaculata's Rush selected to hoops hall."
Monday, April 7, 2008. Associated Press' Elizabeth White: "Riley, Vitale, Olajuwon, Ewing in Hall."
Monday, April 7, 2008. The Philadelphia Daily News' Phil Jasner. "Hall of Fame Honors Former Immaculata Coach Cathy Rush."
Sunday, April 6, 2008. The Sarasota Herald's Alan Dell: "Immaculata coach blazed a trail for women's basketball."
March 2008
March 26, 2008. ESPN.com's Greg Garber writes "Where did it all begin? Just ask Immaculata's Mighty Macs."
March 23, 2008. ESPN's SportsCenter segment on 1970s championship Mighty Macs
March 8, 2008. The Daily Local News. Mighty Close: Immaculata men drop OT heartbreaker in first foray into D-III postseason
March 6, 2008. The Daily Local News. Chadwin, Macs make more history by Greg Greenday
March 6, 2008. The Daily Local News. Immaculata rides first PAC championship into NCAAs
March 6, 2008. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Walter Naedele article - "Still tending to the needs of a flock" (Father John D'Amico Jazz Concert at IU)
March 2008 issue. Core (the monthly communication toolkit) - Social Media: A "now" answer to team building and communication (IU communication faculty Stacy Linkins contributed to article)
March 4, 2008. The Press of Atlantic City. Guy Gargan writes: Stockston College men's basketball team opens at home Friday against Immaculata in NCAA Division III tourney
February 2008
February 29, 2008. Dave Zeitlin of the Daily Local News reports that Immaculata clinches league title and berth in NCAA Division III tournament
February 27, 2008. The Daily Local News. Immaculata men get super-sized win
February 25, 2008. The Daily Local News. Dave Zeitlin reports "Immaculata opens PAC playoffs tonight
Friday, February 15, 2008. Seattle Post-Intelligencer (from Sports Network). Olajuwon, Ewing and Riley among Hall Finalist. (Mighty Mac coach Cathy Rush also finalist for Hall of Fame)
Also aired on Fox 12 in Oregon (2.15.08)
nba.com (full news release with details)
January 2008
Thursday, January 31, 2008. Helen I. Hwang of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes, Immaculata Plans 25th Art Show.
Thursday, January 31, 2008. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Will Hobson's article: Immaculata's New Top Dog (revived mascot is well-suited for a spirited job).
Monday, January 28, 2008. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Mel Greenberg article: Tribute to the Mighty Macs: The pioneering basketball stars of Immaculata will be honored.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008. The Day (Connecticut newspaper): Back on the Court (actress Taylor Steel has role in upcoming Mighty Mac film)
2007
December 2007
Monday, December 3, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Immaculata basketball great will join Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame
November 2007
Thursday, November 29, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Immaculata's mighty legacy: Decades after their teams dominated women's sports, the Macs still put on a good show (by Don Beideman)
Thursday, November 15, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer. "Bewitched by Beowulf" (IU professor, Sister Elaine Glanz, interviewed as an expert on Beowulf)
October 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Obituary: Sr. Mary Lelande Drumm, IHM
September 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer: Immaculata offers online courses to help adults finish degree program - by Will Hobson
Sunday, September 2, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer: Student Spotlight - former Mighty Mac Sue O'Grady.
August 2007
Thursday, August 30, 2007. The Ulster Herald (UK): Unearthering the grim truth of Duffy's Cut
Sunday, August 26, 2007. Sunday Tribune (UK) article by Sarah McInerney: DNA used to find relatives of Irish men who died in 1832
Wednesday, August 22, 2007. BBC.com: Irish railworker grave mystery solved
Friday, August 17, 2007. Mike Mallowe's article in the Bulletin: Older students keep higher education evolving
Sunday, August 5, 2007. The Telegraph (NH) reprinted AP article: "Hoop dreams, cira 1972, at Immaculata"
July 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007. Philadelphia Inquirer's Don Beideman's article "Theresa Grentz Goes Home Again"
Sunday, July 29, 2007. Newsday (Long Island, NY) "This movie should be rated "GI" for genuine inspiration"
Wednesday, July 18, 2007. CBS-3 - Irish Rail Workers Grave Search Continues by Walt Hunter
Sunday, July 15, 2007. Helen Hwang article in the Philadelphia Inquirer: "Bringing Hollywood Home"
Friday, July 13, 2007. Metromix.com (Chicago, Ill) Mighty Macs make for movie magic (A.P. article)
Monday, July 9, 2007. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette A.P. article on Our Lady of Victory movie: "Movie tells how tiny Immaculata women's basketball team ruled courts"
Sunday, July 8, 2007. Michael Klein's Inglings brief from the Philadelphia Inquirer posted: Mighty Mac sisters sup with Ellen
Saturday, July 7, 2007. The Intelligencer article: "Playing a new and different role" by Stuary London
Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Mel Greenberg article from the Philadelphia Inquirer: Mighty Mac Attack
Tuesday, July 3, 2007. News-Record (Greenboro, NC) A.P. Sports Briefs (middle of Page - under heading "Immaculata")
Monday, July 2, 2007. Tom Jones of the St. Petersburg Times article - Movie of the Day: Our Lady of Victory.
Sunday, July 1, 2007. Sports Illustrated (SI.com) A.P. article reprint. Our Lady of Victory: Hoop dreams at Immaculata
Sunday, July 1, 2007. A.P. article by Kathy Matheson's appears in Mississippi's Sun Herald "Our Lady of Victory: Hoop dreams at Immaculata"
June 2007
Friday, June 29, 2007. News Journal (Wilmington, DE). A.P. article reprint - "Tale of Immaculata's title-winning women comes to film
Friday, June 29, 2007. ABC-6 Action News picks up A.P. story on "Our Lady of Victory" movie
Friday, June 29, 2007. Big-screen sensation by Jeffrey Reinhart - Lancaster New Era.
Sunday, June 17, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Mari Schaefer's article: Film recall team that got ball rolling
Friday, June 15, 2007. KYW Newsradio 1060. Suzanne Monaghan reports: "Area Casting Underway for Mighty Mac Movie"
Thursday, June 14, 2007. CBS-3's Mary Stoker Smith reports on the casting call held for Mighty Mac movie
Friday, June 1, 2007. The Derry Jounal (Ireland). Archaeologist on standby to find bodies at Duffy's Cut
Monday, June 11, 2007. The Delaware County Daily Times article on Our Lady of Victory film
May 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007. Philadelphia Inquirer's Michael Klein's column - "Boreanaz and the Joy of Socks"
Friday, May 25, 2007. WIP host writes, produces sports movie - from Phillyburbs.com.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Several media outlets referenced Borys Kit's article in The Hollywood Reporter announcing the filming of Our Lady of Victory
Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Empire Movies announced production of Our Lady of Victory movie.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Fox 29 Philadelphia segment on Our Lady of Victory Movie
Friday, May 18, 2007. Daily Local News cover story on the filming of "Our Lady of Victory" by Brian Fanelli
April 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007. Education reporter, Will Hobson of the Philadelphia Inquirer, announces CLL Open House.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007. Illinois women's basketball coach resigns (article by Steve Tucker, Chicago Sun-Times).
Sunday, April 1, 2007. The Daily Local News' article on the casting call for the movie "Our Lady of Victory."
March 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007. The Daily Local News "Mighty Macs once ruled women's basketball"
Sunday, March 25, 2007. Dayton Daily News. Kyle Nagel reports on Mighty Macs history: "Lots of barriers fell on way to big success"
Thursday, March 22, 2007. The Coatesville Ledger: Remember When section on Duffy's Cut by Joe D'Angelo
Thursday, March 8, 2007. The News Journal's sports writer, Jack Ireland, comments "Strong Shooter Matures at IU"
Thursday, March 8, 2007. Philadelphia Inquirer's Helen Hwang story: "Mystery, a mass grave, and ghosts"
Friday, March 2, 2007. Staff reporter Sandra Johnson of the Bridgeton News (NJ) reports - "Spring Comes Early at Gallery: Diane Spellman-Grimes Holds Exhibit."
February 2007
Wednesday, February 28, 2007. Wilmington News Journal. "Immaculata Murray Named All-PAC."
Friday, March 2, 2007. The Daily Local News video on men's basketball playoff game vs. Alvernia College.
Monday, February 26, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer. "Historian Lukacs gives talk at Immaculata Tuesday evening."
Friday. February 23, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer Obituary: Sister Kathleen Mary Burns, IHM.
Sunday, February 18, 2007. Sports Reporter Dave Zeitlin of the Daily Local News - "Hyman leads Macs to playoff victory."
Thursday, February 1, 2007. The Philadelphia Inquirer Helen Hwang's article on "Carrying the Show: Mary Ann Weselyk is featured at tomorrow's Immaculata University Art Show."
January 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007. Delaware County Daily Times' Terry Toohey reports that "Barr Hired to Take over (soccer) Program at Immaculata."
Friday, January 11, 2007. The Bridgeton (NJ) News. "Millville Artist Featured at Immaculata Art Show."
2006
December 2006
Sunday, December 17, 2006. Associated Press (Arizona daily paper) article on college admission tactics (IU admission director Becky Bowlby quoted and photographed).
Tuesday, December 12, 2006. Business Wire reports that IU alum Jillian Batten joins Turner Investment Partners as security analyst.
November 2006
Wednesday, December 6, 2006. The Hammonton News' Thomas Ryan reports that high school senior Sean Atkinson will continue his soccer career with Immaculata University in Pennsylvania (with photo).
October 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006. The Daily Local News article on men's soccer team in PAC playoffs.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006. The Daily Local News article on John C. Bogle's Lecture and book signing held at Immaculata University.
Sunday, October 15, 2006. The Philadelphia Inquirer article on "Colleges get a kick out of coed life" by staff writer Patrick Kerkstra.
Thursday, October 5, 2006. Daily Local News: "Mighty Macs christen new stadium" by Steven Lienert.
September 2006
Monday, September 25, 2006. The Daily Local News article: Auditions held at Immaculata - "Our Lady of Victory" tells the story of former women's basketball coach Cathy Rush"
Sunday, September 17, 2006. The Daily Local News report on two Immaculata University students who attended a workshop on creating social change
August 2006
Friday, August 4, 2006. KYW-3 newscast "Mass Grave Mystery Unravelling" by Walt Hunter (text and streaming video).
Thursday, August 3, 2006. The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Mighty Macs Will be Movie" by Michael Klein
Thursday, August 3, 2006. The Philadelphia Daily News "Film to tell story of Mighty Macs"
July 2006
Thursday, July 27, 2006. The Scituate Mariner's Mark Goodman wrote an article on Immaculata senior MacKenzie Gray - "Back on the Fence"
Wednesday, July 12, 2006. The Irish Echo updates readers on Duffy's Cut - "Philly's Big Dig: Closing in on the Secrets of Duffy's Cut" by Ray O'Hanlon.
Sunday, July 2, 2006 the Philadelphia Inquirer announced the five Chester County students who received medals at commnecement.
June 2006
Saturday, June 10, 2006 Philadelphia Inquirer "Letters" section: When we need it, the church will be there (submitted by Immaculata freshman)
Thursday, June 8, 2006 Philadelphia Inquirer Obituary on Sister Margaret Mary Baney, IHM
May 2006
Sunday, May 28, 2006 Delaware County Daily Times story on Steinway Comes to Immaculata - "Piano Tour Headed this Way"
Thursday, May 25, 2006 The Philadelphia Daily News article on
“Sports: Breaking Records, Breaking Barriers” by Sam Donnellson (IU mentioned on paragraph 11).
April 2006
Thursday, April 6, 2006. The Catholic Standard and Times article "For men's basketball at Immaculata, the future is now" by Bob Steiner
February 2006
Wednesday, February 22, 2006. The Daily Local News article on the Mighty Macs' home playoff loss.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006. The Daily Local News article on Women's basketball PAC playoff game (and men's basketball season overview).
Thursday, February 16, 2006. Courier Post aricle: "S.J.'s Scharff a Pioneer for Women's Basketball."
January 2006
January 12, 2006. d3hoops.com interviewed Immaculata University women's head basketball coach (fourth article "New Faces").
January 10, 2006. GoPSUsports article -- "Lady Lions Face Illinois on Thursday: Portland to coach against her former teammate Theresa Grentz"
January 9, 2006. The Bridgeton News' staff writer, Jaime Marine, reports on New Jersey artists who is accepted into Immaculata's Art Show.
2005
December 2005
December 4, 2005. The Daily Local News' article "Mighty Match: Immaculata equals 04-05 win total"
December 1, 2005. The Irish Echo article on Duffy's Cut -- "Remains dig could be inches from success" by Ray O'Hanlon
November 2005
November 23, 2005. Daily Local News "Mighty Macs Building Quietly" (Immaculata Women's Preview)
November 22, 2005. Daily Local News article on first men's home basketball game "Tipping the Scales" by Liz Sullivan
November 17, 2005. The Patriot News wrote profile of Immaculata alum and Penn State women's basketball Coach Rene Portland.
October 2005
October, 16, 2005. The Daily Local News' article on first men's basketball practice.
September 2005
September 3, 2005 - The Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Jensen's article "Kicking Off a New Tradition: The men's soccer team is a first for Immaculata"
August 2005
August 23, 2005 - The Daily Local News "New Era Takes Place at Immaculata: University unveils first men's program as soccer squad opens practice"
August 11, 2005 - The Daily Local News "Macs Name McCartney as First SID"
August 11, 2005. The Record Breeze wrote profile on Immaculata's new assistant soccer coach Jody Roberts.
August 4, 2005 - The Catholic Standard and Times' article "Immaculata University Goes Coed"
July 2005
July 21, 2005 - Penn State Live. "Portland Named 2005 Renaissance Person of the Year"
July 21, 2005 - The News of Delaware County. Immaculata University's Tennis Coach, Paul Solari and Friends, Host Sports and Enertainment Radio Program
July 19, 2005 - Inside Higher Ed. "Male Impact" (article on Immaculata University coed class of 2009)
July 16, 2005 - The Philadelphia Inquirer. Benjamin Lowe's article "Immaculata's Newest Class: You've Got Males"
May 2005
Thursday, May 26, 2005 - The Irish Echo "Philly Find Could be Vital Clue" (update on Duffy's Cut)
Sunday, May 1, 2005 - Mary Anne Janco of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the Chester County Bands Together concert featuring the Immaculata Wind Ensemble and the Chester County Concert Band.
April 2005
Friday, April 22, 2005 - Daily Local News article on the 3rd Annual Chester County Dance Festival Hosted by Immaculata University
Thursday, April 21, 2005 Sophomore Laura Hritz wrote an editorial to the Daily Local News on the announcement of the new pope.
Monday, April 11, 2005. Daily Local News reporter Gina Zotti examines "Campus Crackdown: Area universities enforcing strict policies to decrease alcohol related incidents."
Saturday, April 9, 2005. Sr. Peggy McDonald and Sister Sheila Galligan comment on the Pope's successor for the Daily Local News' article on "Church Anticipates Appointment of Successor.
Friday, April 8, 2005. The National Review ran an article "Remembering a Great: Memories of Pope John Paul II." Sister Sheila Galligan is quoted (5th entry in article).
Friday, April 8, 2005. Alexis Grilli's story in the Suburban Advertiser looks at the Unexplained Events Surrounding Duffy's Cut.
Saturday, April 2, 2005. The Daily Local News' Jason Kotowski wrote an article on the pending death of Pope John Paul II. Sister Peggy McDonald, chair of the Immaculata University Theology Department, comments on Pope's legacy.
March 2005
Wednesday, March 30, 2005. The Oak Ridger newspaper wrote "Summitt Comes Full Circle with Win Near Immaculata."
Saturday, March 19, 2005. The Contra Costa Times wrote an article entitled "Immaculata paved way for the NCAA women's tourney."
January 2005
Wednesday, January 26, 2005. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Mel Greenberg's article on "Marking a hoops milestone: The first women's TV game was 30 years ago" (Immaculata vs. Maryland).
Tuesday, January 25, 2005. Associated Press Sports Writer David Ginsburg reports on "First women's college basketball game on national TV was hard sell 30 years ago."
Monday, January 10, 2005 Sports Illustrated (SI.com) article on the people making history in Women's Basketball
2004
December 2004
Monday, December 27, 2004. The Daily Local News ran an article on the first male student admitted into the College of Undergraduate Studies entitled "Just One of the Guys."
November 2004
Tuesday, November 30, 2004, the Daily Local News investigates "Black Enrollment Goals of Universities."
Monday, November 22, 2004, NBC-10 News reporter Walt Hunter reports on Duffy’s Cut Mass Grave
September 2004
Sunday, September 19, 2004, sports writer Liz Sullivan of the Daily Local News reports "1972 Macs title still lives in team"
August 2004
Monday, August 16, 2004, The Daily Local News article on Immaculata's Open House for 2005-2006 academic year.
July 2004
July 2004, Sean O'Driscoll of The Irish Voice ran an article on Duffy's Cut.
May 2004
Sunday, June 20, 2004, Daily Local News article on the Dedication of Historical Marker for the Men of Duffy's Cut.
Wednesday, June 16, 2004, Daily Local News celebrates the 100th Anniversary of James Joyce's classic "Ulysses." Sister Marie Hubert Kealy attended special celebration
Thursday, May 20, 2004, Daily Local News reporter Betsy Gilliland covers the last graduating class of Immaculata University's Early Learning Center.
April 2004
Sunday, April 4, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer: “College’s Women Live What They’ve Learned,” by Meghan McShane, president of the Women’s College -- Class of 2004.
Sunday, April 4, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer: “College Students Charting Their Paths to Future.”
April 6, 2004. Sports writer William Kalec of the New Orleans-Picayune Times writes, “Before Tennessee and UConn became powers in women's college basketball, there was Immaculata College, where three decades ago Coach Cathy Rush helped push the sport to the forefront en route to winning three consecutive national titles
March 2004
March 9, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Immaculata University professors William Watson and John Ehtes plan to do work that may locate the remains and shed light on the death of 57 Irish railroad workers from 1830.
February 2004
February 24, 2004, Gina Zotti of the Daily Local News follows up on story and reports “Immaculata’s last all-female class will sit together at graduation.”
February 24, 2004, Philadelphia Inquirer article “Immaculata gives in to graduation protest.”
Sunday February 8, 2004, Daily Local News
Jessica McRorie of the Daily Local News reports on the Duffy’s Cut mass grave with Immaculata professors.
February 8, 2004. KYW - Channel 3 Reports on Duffy’s Cut
February 6, 2004. Benjamin Lowe of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports on a student demonstration regarding graduation.
January 2004
Friday, January 9, 2004. The Philadelphia Inquire: Sister Jean Anthony Gileno died on January 6, 2004.
Monday, December 29, 2003. “Immaculata University takes a look into Irish Culture” by Jeff Frantz.
2003
November 2003
Saturday, November 22, 2003. National Public Radio interview with Julie Byrne, author of Oh God of Players: The Story of the Immaculata Mighty Macs.
Tuesday, November 4, 2003, Philadelphia Inquirer. Sports reporter Mel Greenberg wrote article entitled “Mighty Macs to Mighty Males.”
October 2003
Wednesday, October 29, 2003, Daily Local News editorial “Months of Study Preceded Vote at Immaculata”
Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - The Daily Local News, Immaculata Decides to Admit Men
Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer, University to Accept Male Students in 2005
August 2003
Thursday, August 21, 2003 - The Daily Local News wrote an article on college freshmen summer reading assignments. Joseph Pugh, instructor in Business, and Immaculata freshman Stephanie Carter were featured in the article.
Sunday, August 10, 2003. Delaware County Daily Times correspondent Lois Puglionesi wrote an article on “The Ghosts of Duffy’s Cut.” Immaculata University associate professor, Dr. William Watson, is spearheading a campaign to commemorate the spot in Chester County where Irish immigrant railroad workers died from the cholera epidemic in 1832.
Sunday, August 10, 2003. The Daily Local News wrote an extensive article on incoming freshmen and dorm life called “Home Away from Home.” Immaculata University freshman and Exton resident Stacy Figenbaum is featured.
May 2003
Monday, May 19, 2003, article in Daily Local News by Christine Brandt: “Immaculata holds graduation ceremony”
Sunday, May 18, 2003, Editorial in the Daily Local News: “Immaculata looks at some big changes”
Sunday, May 18, 2003, article in the Daily Local News (Chester County Living section) by Tracy Behringer: “Freshmen Reflections.” Freshman Jackie Otero reflects on her first year at Immaculata.
Wednesday, May 14, 2003, article in the Daily Local News by Pamela Batzel: “Women’s College may admit men: Immaculata University considers becoming coed”
April 2003
April 5, 2003, Daily Local News reporter Pamela Batzel wrote an article on Immaculata University junior Sara McDermott. Sara wrote and directed a play called “Lovers, Loners, and Those Who Live.”
March 2003
March 27, 2003, The Advanced Topics in Robotics class of Immaculata University was featured in a Daily Local News story by Pamela Batzel featuring the class-built MiniMac, a robot.
February 2003
February 23, 2003, Reporter Jack Wilkinson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrote an extensive article entitled Remember the Mighty Macs
January 2003
January 2003, Philadelphia Inquirer. Immaculata Prepares Professionals for PA Mental Health Licensure
2002
November 7, 2002, News of Delaware County Her Heart's Now at Immaculata University
April 7, 2002, New York Times A Small-College Links to Women's Games
January 31, 2002, Daily Local News Immaculata College Students Get an Etiquette Lesson
January 20, 2002, Philadelphia Inquirer Immaculata College Names Sister Patricia Fadden New President
2001
September 6, 2001, The Daily Local News Immaculata Offers "Silly Classes" for Orientation
September 28, 2001 USA Today. USA Today published an article on the Evolution of Women's College Sports. Immaculata is mentioned with a photo of the Mighty Macs.
October 18, 2001, The Daily Local News published an article on the Conference on Leadership
October 2001, 2001, National Center for Supercomuting Applications (NCSA) published article regarding Immaculata College's Bioinformatics Program.