Alumni Association
Established in 1925, the Alumni Association has over 21,500 members in 28 countries.
Involvement in the Association provides social and professional opportunities for alumni to stay connected with each other and with Immaculata.
The Alumni Association can also lead to opportunities for Immaculata’s current students—whether through financial support, career mentoring or recruiting prospective students. Our vision is to inspire the heart of a fully engaged community. We encourage you to stay connected by attending one or many of our events held throughout the year! Join us for BINGO at Camilla Hall, assist with community service projects and help us support the Alumni Association Scholarship. Your participation in the life of the University will ensure the Immaculata legacy for the future.
Alumni Board of Governors
Each year this dedicated group of Immaculata alumni work behind the scenes to help support the University through various volunteer initiatives and by encouraging
participation in Alumni/University events. The Alumni Board meets four times per year and holds committee calls as needed between meetings. Nominations for the 2027 Alumni Board of Governors election will open on October 1, 2026. Please consider nominating yourself or another interested alum when nominations open at immaculata.edu/abog.
Officers
Maria Cicippio Smeykal ’83, President
Kelly Philbin ’91, ’07 M.A., President Elect
Denise Janssen Davidson ’85, Secretary
Izanne Leonard-Haak ’70, Immediate Past President
Honorary Members
Barbara Lettiere ’72, M.A., MBA, University President
Susan W. Arnold, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Karen DeLucia Matweychuk ’83,Director of Alumni Relations and The Immaculata Fund
Elected Delegates
Kyle Adamczyk ’12, ’24 Ed.D.
Christine Hoffman Adams ’71
Wendy Dunlap Bratina ’18 Ed.D.
Nancy Girvin Burke '68, '00 Ed.D.
Maureen Heffernan Clark ’90
Lori DeRea Kolb ’05, ’09 M.A.
Margaret Gill ’74
Christina Gresh ’12 MSN
Tracey Putrino Jones ’90
Paul McAndrew ’10, ’15 M.A.
Jessica McHugh ’20
Regina Bazela Moroski ’83
Melanie Dudley Norris ’14
Maureen Matthews Scott ’90
Barbara Crea Shannon ’70
Jacqueline Vasinda ’06
Sarah Wolfe ’06, ’10 M.A.
Congratulations to these newly elected delegates, who began their term with the Board of Governors in July 2026:
Maureen Heffernan Clark ’90
Denise Janssen Davidson ’85
Izanne Leonard-Haak ’70
Josaleen Moyer ’22
Nancy Potts ’74, ’05 M.A.
Elizabeth Strauch ’11
Jacqueline A. Vasinda ’06
Alumni Scholarship
The Immaculata University Alumni Scholarship honors the legacy of the Immaculata community and its commitment to shaping students who embody the University’s core mission and values. Established by the Immaculata Alumni Association in 2025, this annual scholarship recognizes a rising Immaculata University senior who exemplifies the ideals of faith, community, knowledge, virtue and service through personal integrity, and demonstrated dedication to leadership and service. The alumni scholarship is primarily based on community service, academic achievement and financial need. Students will be recommended by the Mission and Ministry program at Immaculata University.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS YOU CAN GIVE BACK TO IMMACULATA!
Make an annual gift to the Immaculata Fund
Annual alumni giving impacts many things. Most importantly it supports IU students in the form of financial aid and campus/ program enhancements. Please consider making a gift of any size to pay it forward to a student who has the same dreams as you once did. Visit immaculata.edu/give.
Become a Member of the Loyola Society
Membership in the Loyola Society is attained with your consistent annual gift of any size to Immaculata for five or more consecutive years.
Refer a student to Immaculata
Encourage your family members, neighbors, friends and co-workers to consider Immaculata for their educational needs. We regularly add new degrees and programs to address the demands of today’s workforce. Visit immaculata.edu/admissions and explore the possibilities.
Attend an Alumni Event
We host more than 50 events each year! Ranging from “On the Road” to on-campus or virtual, we would love for you to join us, connect with alums and learn about the great things taking place at Immaculata.
Gather your classmates and visit immaculata.edu/alumni to view event listings and make plans to attend an upcoming event!
Provide Student Internships and Jobs
Assist students by sharing your internship and job opportunities with the Office of Career and Professional Development. Email careerdevelopment@immaculata.edu for details.
Planned Giving Through Your IRA or Estate
Provide for the future of Immaculata by naming the University as a beneficiary of your will, estate or a current financial account. Consider making an IRA charitable rollover gift and receive a tax benefit this year. Contact Susan Arnold for details: sarnold@immaculata.edu or 484-323-3198.
Join the Maxis Society
Make a leadership gift honoring the tradition of excellence and innovation at Immaculata with a gift of $1,000 or more to join the Maxis Society. Graduates of the last 20 years are offered Maxis Associates level membership with donations from $150-$500 depending on the number of years as alumni. Visit immaculata.edu/maxis for details.
Visit Campus!
Alumni affinity gatherings, Reunion, Carol Night, NCAA Division III games, performances by the Immaculata Symphony, Cue and Curtain Theatre, and more—we have A LOT of activities and events on campus throughout the year. Stop by to see first-hand all that is happening on our beautiful campus!
Contact the Office of Alumni Relations if you will be visiting campus at alumnidept@immaculata.edu.
Institutional Advancement Staff
Susan W. Arnold
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Barbara Andrews
Director of Advancement Services (until 7/31/26)
Deirdre Chalmers
Assistant Director for Special Events and Administrative Support (as of 6/1/26)
Laura Kennedy ’09
Assistant Director for Special Events and Administrative Support (until 7/31/26)
Director of Advancement Services (as of 8/1/26)
Patricia Lorenzo
Assistant Director of Advancement Services
Karen DeLucia Matweychuk ’83
Director of Alumni Relations and The Immaculata Fund
Dylan Sander
Director of Foundations, Grants and Sponsored Research
Kathy Freney Smith ’90
Associate Director of The Immaculata Fund and Grants
Jane Kennedy Connolly ’78
Alumni Volunteer
Sister Susan J. Cronin, IHM, Ph.D.
Volunteer
Nancy Potts ’74
Alumni Volunteer
