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Navigating Today’s Job Market: Preparing Immaculata Students for Career Success

Immaculata University’s Office of Career and Professional Development supports students and alumni with career coaching, resume and interview preparation, internship guidance and networking opportunities to help them navigate today’s job market.

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From Vision to Venture: Patricia Mae Olson’s Entrepreneurial Journey

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Patricia Mae Olson ’12 turned her passion for fashion and communication into an entrepreneurial career spanning public relations, podcasting and experiential events.

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Immaculata Mission Trip to Peru

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Immaculata University’s mission trip to Peru gave nine students an opportunity to experience cultural immersion and community service while working with local children, young adults and senior citizens.

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The Momentum Continues: Immaculata Celebrates Another Year of Enrollment Growth

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Celebrating another year of enrollment growth, Immaculata University plans to welcome 495 new students to campus this fall.

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Nursing Students Build Empathy Through Simulation

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Nursing students had an opportunity to better understand the challenges faced by people living with schizophrenia when they participated in a “Hearing Voices” simulation.

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Immaculata Alumna Named 2026 ‘Happening Woman’ for Student, Community Impact

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Honored as one of Bucks Happening Magazine’s 2026 “Happening Women,” Samantha Gross ’25, Ed.D., is making a lasting difference through student advocacy, community leadership and innovative programs that remove barriers to educational success.

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The Impact of Giving: Donor Support Fuels Campus Improvements at Immaculata

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Donor-funded campus improvement projects at Immaculata University are enhancing academic, residential and student spaces across campus, supporting the University’s mission by creating environments where students can learn, live and grow while preserving the campus for future generations.

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Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere Announces Plans to Retire in 2027

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Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere has announced that she will retire effective July 1, 2027.

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