Immaculata News

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From Classroom to Patrol Car: How Immaculata’s Criminology Degree Shaped Alumna’s Journey to Policing

Jasmine Hess loved her time at IU and appreciates how her criminology classes and a forensic science course helped her develop crucial skills for her job as a police officer.

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Immaculata University’s Nursing Students Achieve High Licensure Exam Pass Rate

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Immaculata University’s nursing students achieved a remarkable 97.92% first-time pass rate on the registered nurse licensure exam, or NCLEX, in the 2022-23 academic year, the most recent year for which data is available. The national NCLEX pass rate for 2022-23 is 90.16%. Immaculata’s nursing students receive extensive support to prepare for the exam, including a…

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Shane Warner: An Ally for Allied Health Professions

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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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Immaculata Offers One of the Best Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Programs

Immaculata among the Best Online Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Programs

Forbes Advisor Education named the program one of the top 10 online Ed.D. programs in the U.S., out of 182 programs offered nationwide by accredited, nonprofit colleges.

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Students Learn From a Vietnam POW Veteran About Faith

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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

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Caroline McArdle ’25 discovered as a child that she had a muscle weakness disorder and learning disabilities that influenced the ways in which she approached reading, language and comprehension. Undaunted, she chose to pursue her passion for fashion at Immaculata and plans to pursue a career in interior design.

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From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Student Perseveres

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Julia Darlak used to be afraid of making mistakes. But her nursing professors reassured her that Immaculata’s simulation labs are a good place to practice and learn.

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Immaculata University Ranked Among PA’s Best Online Colleges

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Online master’s programs in nutrition and health care management were ranked among the nation’s best.

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