Iona University Hosts Annual Career & Internship Fair, Connecting Students with Leading Employers
New Rochelle, N.Y. - Iona University’s Center for Career Development recently hosted its annual Spring Career & Internship Fair, connecting students with top-tier employers ready to discuss internship and full-time opportunities. With over 70 employers in attendance, students networked, explored various career paths and interacted with industry professionals.
“We appreciate the support of our employers who helped make this event so impactful,” said Jennifer Friary, director of Career Development. “Watching our students confidently pursue their career goals is truly rewarding and we’re proud of their commitment and preparation.”
Among the attendees was Andrew Govea ’26, an MBA student pursuing an advanced certificate in business continuity. Govea praised the Center for Career Development for providing invaluable guidance and resources that thoroughly prepared him for connecting with potential employers.
“Career Development helped ensure my resume was in top shape, which is crucial since it’s your first impression,” he said. “I also attended seminars on AI and did a lot of company research. Overall, being well-prepared made a huge difference.”
Alina Denaut ’26, a media & strategic communication major, also appreciated the opportunity to connect and shake hands with potential employers.
“It was refreshing to see so many companies and organizations genuinely eager to inspire the next generation regarding future career paths,” she said.
The success of the Career & Internship Fair underscores Iona’s commitment to empowering students with the skills and connections needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
Students and employers looking to connect should visit the Center for Career Development and contact careerdevelopment@iona.edu or (914) 633-2462.
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2024.” Iona also offers a fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, which is now principally located on Iona’s Bronxville campus in collaboration with one of the nation’s top hospitals. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.