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What Can You Do With a Degree in Applied Computer Science?

A B.S. in Applied Computer Science can give you a foundation in programming, software development, databases and other computing skills while allowing you to explore areas of technology that interest you.

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Immaculata University Celebrates 50 Years of the Immaculata Invitational

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The Immaculata Invitational is celebrating its 50th anniversary this October. What started as an idea to strengthen corporate relationships and increase support for the University has become Immaculata’s longest-running fundraising event—generating $2.5 million to support students.

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From Norway to Immaculata, David Martinson Is Preparing the Next Generation of Counselors

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David Martinson, Immaculata University professor of counseling and chair of the Psychology and Counseling Department, recounts that he was bullied as a child and how that experience led him into the counseling field.

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Immaculata University Honors Education Major Meghan Nowaczyk ’27 with Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal

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Meghan Nowaczyk ’27 was chosen to receive the Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for the 2026–27 academic year.

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Industry to Instruction: Bringing Sports Industry Experience to Immaculata Students

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This past summer, Immaculata University faculty member Mark McFadden, Ed.D., gained firsthand experience in the sports industry during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week.

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Immaculata Welcomes New Faculty for Fall

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Immaculata University welcomed eight new full-time faculty members for the fall semester.

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From Vision to Venture: Patricia Mae Olson’s Entrepreneurial Journey

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Patricia Mae Olson ’12 turned her passion for fashion and communication into an entrepreneurial career spanning public relations, podcasting and experiential events.

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Immaculata Mission Trip to Peru

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Immaculata University’s mission trip to Peru gave nine students an opportunity to experience cultural immersion and community service while working with local children, young adults and senior citizens.

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