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Immaculata to Host Series of Online Info Sessions on Grad Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of online information sessions in May focused on individual graduate programs. Graduate programs include doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications, and educational endorsements. They also offer master’s programs in education, psychology, healthcare management, clinical mental health counseling, management and leadership, music therapy, nursing, nutrition,…
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Graduate of Penn State Great Valley’s MBA Program One of the First Students to Earn Degree at Abington Campus
When Penn State Great Valley first began to offer its MBA program at Penn State Abington, Zeenat Chughtai was finishing her undergraduate degree. Now, less than two and a half years later, Chughtai is one of Abington’s first MBA graduates. Designed for working professionals, PSGV’s MBA program is offered in four locations across the Greater Philadelphia region: Malvern, Abington, Penn…
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Immaculata University to Host Online Admissions Events for Nursing Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Adult Professional Studies will hold three online admissions events for adult students interested in Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs. R.N. to B.S.N. Online Information SessionTuesday, April 27 at 6 PM Immaculata’s accelerated R.N. to B.S.N. program offers professional development for registered nurses, providing an accredited, holistic nursing education in patient-centered,…
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Immaculata University’s Financial Planning Program Approved by CFP Board
Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning has been approved by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board). “In keeping with our commitment to excellence, Immaculata University is very excited about partnering with the CFP Board to offer this new degree program,” said program coordinator Dr. Elizabeth Faunce. “This new B.S.…
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Data Analytics Graduates of Penn State Great Valley Find Success Amidst Pandemic
Looking for an internship or full-time job during the COVID-19 pandemic can be intimidating. A few of Penn State Great Valley’s recent graduates from the Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics program shared their experiences with securing positions during this difficult time. Anshul Sarvate, Ernst & Young Sarvate had a background in data warehousing…
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Immaculata Student’s ‘Hard Work, Dedication Within the Music Department’ Earns Her Scholarship
Immaculata University junior Erin Gouak is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award. A Dresher native, Gouak is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. She will be awarded a $4,000 scholarship fund to be used at her discretion for academic enrichment and musical performance advancement. “This prestigious award is given to…
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N.Y. Times Recounts How the Immaculata Women’s Basketball Team Had to Self-Fund Its Way to Being Mighty
Before the advent of Title IX, Immaculata University was a national powerhouse in women’s college basketball, write Alan Blinder, Jeré Longman, and Gillian R. Brassil for The New York Times. At that time, players would find creative ways to finance their costs, such as selling pencils and toothbrushes to pay for travel costs. Their supporters…
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Immaculata University to Host On-Campus Open House for Undergrads on April 17
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will hold an open house on campus on Saturday, April 17 for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. Due to health and safety precautions, the event will be offered at…
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Immaculata University Student Recognized for Her Musicianship and Artistic, Academic Scholarship
Immaculata University student Rachael Barnes, of Timonium, Md., is the recipient of the 2020-2021 Jacobs Music Company Steinway Award. The award is given to a graduating senior, chosen by the university’s music faculty, in recognition of outstanding pianistic ability, musicianship, and artistic and academic scholarship. The recipient receives a cash gift and a plaque of…
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Meridian Bank Adds Veteran of Finance, Wealth Management as Vice President of Business Development
Malvern resident Hank Oberly has joined Meridian Bank as Vice President of Business Development. In this new role, Oberly will be responsible for new business development and market growth in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. A graduate of Denison University in Ohio, Oberly has worked in finance and wealth management in the Philadelphia region for…
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Industry-Leading Traffic Signals Company Gets a Green Light from Meridian Bank
When a company in Reading needed working capital to sustain its fast-growing business, Meridian Bank restructured its financing. Since then, the company has become a world leader in its industry, and its president was able to achieve his goal of owning the business. If you’ve ever driven through a construction zone guided by a portable…
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Recognizing Growth Within the Industry, Immaculata University Further Invests in Health Professions
Recognizing the enormous growth in the healthcare industry and in its own health profession majors, Immaculata University will be establishing a college/school of Health Professions that will be centered around the new Parsons Science Pavilion. With the scheduled opening of the Parsons Science Pavilion slated for the fall of 2022, Immaculata is laying the groundwork…
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Meridian Bank Expands Relationship with Real Estate Investment Firm, Finances $20 Million in Projects
Meridian Bank has expanded its relationship with Velocity Venture Partners, a Philadelphia-based investment firm, to finance five industrial real estate projects totaling more than $20 million. The five projects, each funded separately, exceed 330,000 square feet of industrial space in Bucks County (Quakertown, Newtown, Bensalem, and Huntingdon Valley) and Cherry Hill, N.J. Run by founding…
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Immaculata’s Nursing Students Administer Vaccines, ‘Have Hand in Fighting the Pandemic Directly’
COVID-19 has been an overwhelming part of our lives for an entire year now. Fortunately, there is light at the end of this tunnel. We now have three FDA-approved vaccines to help slow the spread of coronavirus, and Immaculata University’s nursing students are stepping up to help. Twenty-seven students from the senior nursing class have…
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Wall Street Journal: Vanguard Sees Its Partnership with Digital Financial Firm as Its Main Route into China
After announcing plans to exit China’s institutional business, Malvern-based Vanguard is now looking at its partnership with Ant Group, China’s biggest digital financial firm, as its main route into China, write Dawn Lim and Jing Yang for The Wall Street Journal. The investment behemoth hopes that this venture will provide it with access to the…
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Tensions Between Scientific Community and Public to Be Explored During Virtual Event at Immaculata
Immaculata University will host a “Science in the Public Square” virtual event on Monday, March 15 at 7 PM via Zoom. The roundtable discussion explores the tensions between the scientific community and the public and is presented by the Immaculata University Undergraduate Honors Program. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted numerous structural weaknesses in society, but…
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Immaculata University Nursing Students Receive Scholarships from Independence Blue Cross
Immaculata University’s Division of Nursing has announced that 17 undergraduate and three graduate nursing students have received scholarships from the Independence Blue Cross “Nurses for Tomorrow” scholarship program. “Nurses for Tomorrow” specifically focuses on the goal of retention of students throughout their years of study. Its focus helps challenge applicants to look beyond their capacity…
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Local Actress Stars in Magical Disney Movie
Jillian Shea Spaeder, an actress who grew up in nearby Malvern and worked for several years on Disney’s Walk the Prank series, stars in the movie Godmothered, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The 18-year-old actress is currently back in Malvern due to the pandemic and is making the best of it by…
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