Immaculata University recently kicked off a comprehensive campaign, entitled A Beacon Ever Bright, to fund several critical projects campus-wide.

The goal for the campaign is $25 million; currently nearly $15 million toward the goal has been achieved.

The kick-off event started the public support phase and recognized current donors at a reception held at the Oakbourne Mansion.

“Thanks to the generosity of early donors, A Beacon Ever Bright is already the most successful campaign in the history of Immaculata,” said Kevin Quinn, Vice President for University Advancement.

Projects funded by the campaign include construction of a new Student Engagement Center that will include multi-level space for students to meet, dine, socialize, and study. The Student Engagement Center, a 14,444-square-foot space, will have seating for 100 people in the dining area consisting of several food stations.

Good Counsel Hall will also get a facelift consisting of new flooring, windows and bathrooms, fresh paint, and sound-proofing materials. Upgrades to the building’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems will improve energy efficiency. A new sprinkler system and an additional elevator will be part of the renovations.

The restoration of Immaculata’s crown jewel, the Dome of Villa Maria Hall, will also be a priority.

As important as the tangible projects are to the campus community, A Beacon Ever Bright is also focusing on helping students afford an education through scholarships and financial aid.

Click here for more information or call 484-323-3935.

In other Immaculata news, the university and Valley Forge Military College have signed an articulation agreement effective for Spring 2017 enrollment.

This agreement allows VFMC students to be admitted to an undergraduate program at Immaculata as a traditional full-time student or as an adult student wishing to enroll in a self-paced, cohort-based, or online learning program.

VFMC graduates will be able to seamlessly transfer into bachelor’s degree programs, including the ability to earn a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Planning and Management.

“Immaculata University is enthusiastic about the partnership with Valley Forge Military College,” said Chris Shoemaker, Director of Extended Learning at Immaculata. “VFMC has a national reputation for building leaders. We look forward to working with these students as they pursue their advanced degree.

“Our newly formed relationship will serve as a platform, creating new academic pathways for students in the future.”