Lydia Szyjka
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New Academic Leaders Join Immaculata University
Kristi L. Ringen, Ed.D., MBA, joins Immaculata University as vice president for academic affairs and provost and Craig L. Fuller, Ph.D., MLS (ASCP), is the new dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
Immaculata University Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
Immaculata University celebrates Catholic Schools Week: Jan. 26 to Feb. 1, 2025. Discover some IU students who have attended Catholic schools for their entire education.
Master of Music Education Program Focuses on Social and Emotional Wellness
The new Immaculata University program offers flexible hybrid learning for music educators.
Immaculata University Students Explore the Dynamics of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Immaculata hosted a campus-wide interactive presentation on the 2024 U.S. presidential election led by Joshua Weikert, Ph.D., professor of political science and international relations. The presentation offered a comprehensive breakdown of the election cycle and factors that influenced the final results.
Empowering Future Nurses: The Impact of Immaculata University’s Collaboration with Main Line Health
Immaculata University’s long-standing relationship with Main Line combines academic excellence with real-world training, which equips students to embark confidently on their nursing careers.
Immaculata University Student Wins Innovative Teaching Award
An Immaculata University Ed.D. student received an Innovative Teaching Award from the Pennsylvania State Education Association for her STEAM Day event at Midd-West School District.
Madison Borkowski Receives Prestigious Saint Catherine Medal
Immaculata honored senior Madison Borkowski with the prestigious 2024-2025 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal. Borkowski is an education major with dual certification in pre-K and special education and she minors in prelaw.
Immaculata Welcomes New Faculty for Fall
Immaculata University welcomed 12 new full-time faculty members for the fall semester.
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.