Lydia Szyjka

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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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Dr. 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.

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Alumna 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.

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Immaculata 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.

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Lydia Szyjka ’09, M.A., is the director of 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 Science in Organizational Leadership from Immaculata and has previously served as an adjunct communications faculty member in the Department of Arts, Languages and Letters.