Lydia Szyjka
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Immaculata University Brings Magic School AI to Teacher Preparation Programs
Immaculata is one of a few universities in the U.S. to integrate Magic School into its teacher preparation programs. This early exposure gives Immaculata students a distinct advantage as they enter the workforce equipped with hands-on experience using a tool that many practicing educators are only beginning to explore.
Bridging the Gap: Family Nurse Practitioners
Learn how Immaculata University’s M.S.N. in Family Nurse Practitioner program is helping bridge the health care gap for patients who might otherwise wait three months for an appointment to see a doctor.
Immaculata Welcomes New Faculty for Fall
Immaculata University welcomed six new full-time faculty members for the fall semester.
Immaculata University Celebrates Emergency Management Professionals
August has been designated as Emergency Management and Awareness Month. Meet the graduates from Immaculata’s Emergency Planning and Management program who are working in the industry.
Immaculata University Launches Major-Payton School of Business
Theresa Major-Payton ’89 and Chris Payton inspire future leaders with Immaculata’s new Major-Payton School of Business.
IU 2025 Graduate Profile: Ryan Straub, B.A.
The communication major gained experience in sports broadcasting through internships with local radio stations and with Immaculata’s sports information staff.
Immaculata University Celebrates Its 101st Commencement
Two trailblazing alumnae will serve as speakers at this year’s ceremonies.
Can Research from an Immaculata University Professor Address Food Safety Challenges?
Dr. Qian Jia, a nutrition professor at Immaculata University, researches antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne pathogens affecting poultry, a growing human health risk linked to antibiotic overuse in food-producing animals.
Lydia Szyjka ’09, M.A., is the director of marketing and communications at Immaculata University, where she has served for more than 25 years. With over four decades of experience in the communications and public relations field, she assists in guiding the University's strategic communication efforts across media relations as well as digital and print publications. Szyjka earned a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Immaculata and has previously served as an adjunct communications faculty member in the Department of Arts, Languages and Letters.