Posts by Lydia Szyjka
Students Learn From a Vietnam POW Veteran About Faith
Vietnam POW veteran Ralph Galati discussed his 14-month imprisonment at the Hanoi Hilton to a class at Immaculata University.
Read MoreCaroline McArdle: Finding Her Niche in the Fashion Industry
Caroline McArdle ’25 discovered as a child that she had a muscle weakness disorder and learning disabilities that influenced the ways in which she approached reading, language and comprehension. Undaunted, she chose to pursue her passion for fashion at Immaculata and plans to pursue a career in interior design.
Read MoreDr. Bill Carr Shares His Talents With Students of All Ages
Willam Carr, DMA, Steinway Artist, has been teaching in Immaculata University’s Music Department for over 30 years. He will now also bring his expertise to a younger generation as he serves as the first scholar-in-residence at the Malvern Preparatory School.
Read MoreAlumna Combines Psychology and Business to Help College Students
Catherine Knoll ’22 graduated from Immaculata and accepted a dream job as director of outreach for a nonprofit organization that builds campus-wide networks that support college students. Her Immaculata education opened doors and molded her into the responsible leader she is today.
Read MoreImmaculata and Thomas Jefferson Universities Offer Path to Master’s Degree in Emergency and Disaster Management
Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere ’72 signed a partnership agreement with Thomas Jefferson University providing a pathway for Emergency Planning and Management majors to have guaranteed enrollment into TJU’s master’s in Emergency & Disaster Management.
Read MoreThe Evolution—and Importance—of Athletic Training Programs
Immaculata University professor Kelly Stalker, Ed.D., LAT, ATC, discusses the evolving field of athletic training and how high-profile injuries to professional athletes put athletic trainers in the spotlight.
Read MoreImmaculata’s Emergency Planning and Management Students Gain Experience Managing Disasters
Immaculata University Emergency Planning and Management (EPM) majors Adam Bockius ’24 and Daniel Schmid ’25 gained hands-on experience by participating in a four-day extensive training program, NY Hope 2023, during their Immaculata Disaster Response Field Experience course.
Read MoreImmaculata Community Members Teach English to Students in Peru
Several Immaculata University students continued the tradition of traveling to Lima, Peru with the IHM Sisters to teach English to the school children at Villa Maria Academy in Miraflores and San Pablo School in Manchay, both of which are neighborhoods in the capital city of Peru.
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