Winter 2025

Thriving in an Immaculata Ed.D. cohort with his friend and co-worker, Thor Edmiston earned his doctorate and became a superintendent. He credits the University’s internal processes and cohort model for ensuring students’ success. He now encourages others to consider Immaculata for their advanced degrees.

An IU Alum’s Remarkable Story of Faith in the Face of Crisis

After a near-fatal car accident in 2024, Susan Sackett Kratzinger’s unwavering faith and the support of her family helped her recover and embrace a new chapter in life. A proud Immaculata alumna, she continues to live out and pay forward the lessons that have shaped her life.

A Journey to Academic Success

Read how De-Sean Hubert ’26, found academic success, confidence and a sense of belonging after switching his major. His grades improved and he was awarded the Commonwealth Good Citizen Scholarship from the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania.

Alumni Association Celebrates 100 Years

The Immaculata University Alumni Association is celebrating 100 years of service and dedication to its over 21,000 members.

What’s New at IU

Stay informed about campus updates, from renovations and events to student achievements and awards. Plus, meet the new faces and bid farewell to those moving on.

The Immaculata Effect: How a Close-Knit Community Shaped a Leader

Jacqueline Vasinda’s ’06 describes her transition from a large public high school to the close-knit supportive environment of Immaculata University.

From Mother to Daughters: The Arata Family’s Enduring Connection to Immaculata

For Ruth Arata ’82, Maureen Arata ’15, and Theresa Arata ’24, Immaculata University is a place where community and belonging run deep. Each experienced the University’s powerful sense of belonging, discovering a place where they truly felt at home.

From Classroom to Crisis: Equipping Students for Real-World Disasters

Immaculata University’s B.S. in Emergency Planning and Management program, led by George Schwartz ’17 Ed.D., prepares students to tackle the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters by emphasizing planning, leadership and hands-on experience, equipping future emergency responders with the skills to effectively handle crises.

Alumna Provides Obesity Prevention and Support Services in Rural Areas

Nutrition alumna, Lisa Bailey-Davis ’00, dedicates her career to improving nutrition and fighting obesity in rural, low-income communities. Her goal is to address these disparities through education, prevention and activism.

Immaculata University Launches Innovative Ph.D. Program in Counseling Education and Supervision

The new program stands out as the only counselor education program in Eastern Pennsylvania and the only one within a 100-mile radius of Immaculata.

IU Word Search

How good are your eyes? Find the Immaculata words hidden in this grid of letters.

Ralf Weiser ’10: Bridging the Generational Gap

Multi-generational expert Ralf Weiser ’10 believes Gen Z and millennials want to work, but they value clear career paths, meaningful work and job flexibility.

Class Notes

See what Immaculata alumni have been up to with class notes, marriages and births, and death notices for alumni and family members.

Enrollment and Academic Highlights

First-time, traditional freshman enrollment is at 275 students, reflecting a 1.5% increase compared to fall 2023.

Mindfulness Giving

Maria Cuddy-Casey, Ph.D., Immaculata professor and clinical psychologist, explores why we give and the benefits of giving. She addresses healthy giving and how to think, plan and research opportunities for giving.