Learn Outside the Lines

Where are you going? the known path? or your own path?

At Iona, learning has no boundaries. From the campaign trail to Capitol Hill, from summer research projects to peer-reviewed publications, Iona students make the community their classroom. Find out how far you can go at Iona – and then surpass it.

Iona students have worked closely on a number of initiatives to actuate real-world change

Students Pursue their Passions and Find Success:

Accomplishments include Award-Winning Innovations, Impactful Research, a Debut Album and More

2023-2024 Student Success Collage

Proximity to NYC Offers Unparalleled Opportunity: 

From Google to Yankee Stadium, Students Gain Insider’s Look at Leading Organizations

Students visit the NYC Google offices and enjoy the view from the rooftop.

Immersive Study Abroad Experiences Bring Classroom Lessons to Life: 

Iona Students Explore Ecotourism Marketing in Costa Rica

Iona students in Cost Rica with a mountain view in the background.

Students Tackle Real-World Challenges through Entrepreneurship: 

The Iona Innovation Challenge Offers Students the Opportunity to Share their Solutions

Lazar presenting at the 2023 Iona Innovation Challenge.

Hands-On Laboratory Experience Propels Groundbreaking Research: 

Iona’s Undergraduate Research Team Publishes Paper in Peer-Reviewed Journal

Dr. Lee's Project Symphony students at the ACS conference.

Service-Learning Opportunities Available Around the World:

In Ghana, Iona Nursing Students Gain Invaluable Clinical Experience

Iona and Ghanaian nurses in Ghana.
Riana Khan

I strongly believe taking the internship course was the right step for me as I was able to communicate with local business owners, build out my network and grow my skill set. In fact, I use what I learned there everyday at my job!

Riana Khan '22 speaking on her internship at the Women's Enterprise Development Center.

Dr. Lee with students at 2024 ACS.

Iona Students Learn Outside The Lines, Academics News

Iona’s Undergraduate Research Team Shines at 2024 American Chemical Society National Meeting

Undergraduate students stood alongside Ph.D. students and post-doctoral students from around the world

Three students walk in Times Square.

Iona Students Learn Outside The Lines

Top-Tier Summer Internships Give Iona University Students an Edge Up

From finance to marketing and beyond, Gaels leveraged classroom knowledge to excel during their summer internships. Here’s what they had to say about the experiences – and how Iona helped prepare them for their career journey!

The 2024 Iona Innovation winner.

Entrepreneurship, Iona Students Learn Outside The Lines

Iona University’s Hynes Institute Hosts Seventh Annual Iona Innovation Challenge

Students across multiple disciplines pitched real-world solutions at the final event

Iona students on the roof of Google's office in NYC.

Iona Students Learn Outside The Lines

From Google to Yankee Stadium, LaPenta School of Business Students Get Insider’s Look at Leading Organizations

Iona University Students “Learn Outside the Lines” of the Classroom and Make Valuable Connections in New York City and Beyond