Immaculata News
Jaylynn Carey Finds Her Path in Psychology and Counseling at Immaculata University
After transferring to Immaculata University and discovering her passion for psychology, first-generation student Jaylynn Carey earned her bachelor’s degree in 2025 and is now continuing her journey in the University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program.
Cybersecurity Major Gets First-Hand Experience Interning with Homeland Security
Her relationships with Immaculata professors helped Makenna Piaskowski ’24 get an internship with the cybercrime investigation taskforce of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).
Ecology Class Views Rare Species in Pinelands National Reserve
Biology professor Stephen C. Mason, Jr., took students in his ecology class on a field trip to explore the unique forests and wetlands found in the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve.
Pre-med Student’s Project Sunshine Club Raises Funds for Pediatric Patients
Payton Conard ’24 founded a campus chapter of Project Sunshine, a national organization that seeks to bring joy and play to children with illnesses.
Shawanna James-Coles: An Education on Belonging
Shawana James-Coles is working towards her doctorate in education and serves as director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Lower Merion School District.
The Mighty Macs’ Newest Member: Ali Gilbert
Nine-year-old Ali Gilbert officially became a member of the Immaculata University’s women’s basketball team on Dec. 7, 2022, when she signed her Letter of Intent.
Immaculata Launches First@IU Mentoring Program for First-generation College Students
First@IU helps first-generation students connect with each other and with mentors, many of whom were first-generation students themselves.







