Lydia Szyjka

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Student Firefighters Celebrate International Firefighter Day

Immaculata University honors International Firefighters Day by profiling a few of these dedicated public servants who are members of the Immaculata community.

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LinkedIn’s In-Demand Skills Validate Immaculata University’s Commitment to Preparing Job-Ready Graduates

Learn how Immaculata University is teaching students in-demand skills that employers seek in today’s job market.

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Immaculata Nursing Program Prepares Graduates for U.S. Navy Medical Career

Immaculata University nursing graduate is serving on the United States Navy Hospital Ship as a commissioned officer and nurse. As a member of the medical staff, she helps train health hcare workers in various host nations.

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Immaculata’s Dr. Bill Carr Set to Perform at the No Name Pops Concert

William Carr, DMA, Steinway Artist and long-time professor of music and piano will be performing at the No Name Pops concert, Broadway in the Burbs, held at Immaculata University on Feb. 17, 2024.

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Amanda Miller: B.S.N. Graduate is Example of How Immaculata Prepares Students to Pass NCLEX

Amanda Miller ’20, a biology graduate decided to come back to Immaculata University to earn a second bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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Shane Warner: An Ally for Allied Health Professions

As a child, Shane Warner ’24 was exposed to hospitals and medical facilities when his father underwent a heart transplant. Wanting to give back to the medical field, Warner, who is an allied health major with a concentration in medical laboratory science (MLS), is spending his senior year of college completing the clinical portion of his 3+1 allied health program at the Hershey Medical Center.

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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.

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Caroline 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. Undaunted, she chose to pursue her passion for fashion at Immaculata and plans a career in interior design.

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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.