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Barbara Lettiere

  • Front view of Immaculata University’s historic main building with its stone facade and green-domed tower, as students walk, sit in Adirondack chairs, and socialize on the lawn under a partly cloudy sky.
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    Immaculata University Sees Largest Incoming Class in School History

    August 15, 2025

    Immaculata University is set to welcome its largest incoming undergraduate class in the history of the University, with more than 415 first-year students and more…

  • Theresa Payton, professional headshot. She has light brown hair, wearing a black blazer, and is looking confidently at the camera.
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    Theresa Major Payton’s Vision: A Business School Rooted in Purpose and Innovation

    June 3, 2025

    For Theresa Major Payton ’89, Immaculata University has always been more than just a place of learning but rather a launchpad for a career that…

  • Immaculata University honors 566 graduates at its 101st Commencement with keynote speakers Theresa Major Payton (pictured L) and Alice Travis (pictured R). Payton smiles against a brick wall backdrop, wears a black jacket, has reddish hair and red lipstick. Travis wears glasses and a scarf and does a soft smile. She has dark short hair.
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    Immaculata Celebrates 101st Commencement with Two Trailblazing Alumnae Serving as Speakers

    May 9, 2025

    Immaculata University celebrates its 101st Commencement on Sunday, May 18, with two ceremonies honoring the 566 graduates from the Class of 2025. Among them, 68…

  • Immaculata University awarded the prestigious 2024-25 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal to Madison Borkowski (right), a senior from Elverson. President Barbara Lettiere (left) presented the award to Borkowski during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 29.
    Education

    Chester County Resident Receives Saint Catherine Medal from Immaculata University

    September 11, 2024

    Immaculata University awarded the prestigious 2024-25 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal to Madison Borkowski, a senior from Elverson. President Barbara Lettiere presented the award to…

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    Education

    Immaculata University Students Benefit from Additional Dorm Space

    August 1, 2024

    Due to increased enrollment, Immaculata University is returning the second floor of Villa Maria Hall to dorm rooms that will house 27 students in double or single…

  • Immaculata University Campus in the spring.
    Education

    Immaculata University Awarded Grant To Support Parenting Students

    May 10, 2024

    Immaculata University is one of 12 colleges and universities to be awarded a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the 2024 Parent Pathways Grant…

  • Janisha Balagowni
    Awards & Recognition

    Chester County Students Awarded Presidential Scholarship from Immaculata University

    September 28, 2023

    Five members of Immaculata University’s class of 2027—including three from Chester County—earned Presidential Scholarships. Immaculata Presidential Scholarships are awarded to exceptional first-year, full-time students who…

  • Barbara Lettiere presenting Ava Thorley with her medal.
    Awards & Recognition

    Downingtown Resident Honored with Prestigious Saint Catherine Medal from Immaculata University

    September 9, 2023

    Immaculata University senior Ava Thorley, of Downingtown, was awarded the prestigious Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal for 2023-2024. The Medal was presented to Thorley by…

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    Education

    Immaculata University Adds Three Minors to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers

    July 29, 2023

    Immaculata University is offering new minors in digital forensics, emergency management, and applied politics and policy for the fall semester. These interdisciplinary minors can build upon…

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    Education

    Immaculata University Offering Supportive Transfer Pathways to Cabrini Students

    June 27, 2023

    With the announced closing of Cabrini University after the 2023-24 academic year, Immaculata University has created supportive pathways to enable Cabrini students to easily transfer to Immaculata. …

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    Education

    Immaculata’s College of Adult Professional Studies Reduces Tuition for Fall 2022 Semester

    June 9, 2022

    Beginning this fall, Immaculata University is discounting its tuition for most programs in the College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS). This reduction adds to…

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    Education

    Immaculata Receives $100,000 Grant to Purchase Equipment for New Science Building

    February 9, 2022

    Immaculata University has received a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. The funds will assist in the procurement of science and simulation equipment…

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    Education

    Immaculata President Donates Funds to Add Solar Panels to University’s Newest Building

    January 27, 2022

    Immaculata University is doing its part to care for the Earth and its resources. With a generous donation from its president, Barbara Lettiere, the Parsons…

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    Education

    Honey Brook Resident Receives Presidential Scholarship from Immaculata

    October 7, 2021

    Immaculata University has announced that freshman Marie Wadlinger, a Honey Brook resident and graduate of Twin Valley High School, has earned the Presidential Scholarship. The…

  • Immaculata University Barbara Lettiere
    Education

    Having Benefitted from Many Advancements During Her Stewardship, Immaculata Extends President’s Contract

    May 12, 2021

    Immaculata University’s Board of Trustees has extended the contract of President Barbara Lettiere. Serving as the 10th president of the 100-year-old school and its first…

  • Education

    Immaculata Celebrates Centennial of Its Charter

    November 12, 2020

    Yesterday, Nov. 12, Immaculata University celebrated the 100th anniversary of its college charter. With the granting of the charter in 1920, Immaculata became the first…

  • Education

    Immaculata Receives 2020 Innovations in Professional Nursing Award from National Association

    November 9, 2020

    Immaculata University’s Division of Nursing earned the 2020 Innovations in Professional Nursing Award in the category of Private College/University from the American Association of Colleges…

  • Education

    Immaculata University Freezes Tuition for 2021-2022 Academic Year

    October 29, 2020

    To help students and their families budget for college expenses, Immaculata University President Barbara Lettiere has announced that the Board of Trustees voted to keep…

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