Immaculata News
From Norway to Immaculata, David Martinson Is Preparing the Next Generation of Counselors
David Martinson, Immaculata University professor of counseling and chair of the Psychology and Counseling Department, recounts that he was bullied as a child and how that experience led him into the counseling field.
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome: A Therapist’s Growth Through Immaculata’s Counseling Program
Through Immaculata’s M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Erica Ricciardi improved her skills, grew in confidence, found her dream job and now shares her knowledge of specialized treatment with others in the M.A. program.
Immaculata Offers New Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
The 63-credit program teaches current professionals the skills needed to be effective counselor educators, clinical supervisors, researchers, advanced clinicians and client advocates.
Immaculata University and Messiah University Partner to Train Occupational Therapists
The program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree at Immaculata and then earn a Master of Occupational Therapy at Messiah in just two additional years.
Dr. William Carr Named “Top Music Teacher” for 2023 by Steinway & Sons
For the sixth consecutive year, Immaculata University’s William Carr, professor of music and piano, has been named one of the “Top Music Teachers.”
Immaculata University Students Recognized as Heroes During EMS Week
Two Immaculata students serve their communities as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and are making a difference when people need help the most. We recognize these students during the 50th anniversary of National EMT Day.
IU 2024 Graduate Profile: Maryann Johnson, M.S.
As a member of the first graduating class of Immaculata University’s master’s in higher education, Maryann Johnson is glad she didn’t wait to enroll. Johnson found the program manageable, aided by a blend of synchronous and asynchronous classes accommodating her demanding schedule.
IU 2024 Graduate Profile: Julia Hallman, B.S.N.
Hallman’s professors supported her as she completed the accelerated second-degree B.S.N. program and prepared for a career in pediatric nursing, where she will offer holistic care to support her patients’ physical and mental health.







