Iona Stories

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John Navarra

Student Success

Turning a Passion for Math into a Purpose for Teaching

John Navarra ’25, ’26 MST fulfills calling through sharing his love for math

Nate Wales

Student Success, Athletics News

From the Pool to the Professional World, Nate Wales ’26, ’27MBA Builds His Future at Iona

Standout swimmer, student leader and aspiring PR professional continues his journey at Iona this fall as he begins his MBA.


Amy Emmerich ’97 smiles while looking toward student presentations during Iona Scholars Day with a digital event sign visible in the background.

AI@Iona News, Alumni Success, Lectures & Events

3X Emmy Award Winner Amy Emmerich ’97 Encourages Authenticity in the Age of AI

As the 2026 Iona Scholars Day keynote speaker, Emmerich emphasized the importance of human creativity even as one adopts artificial intelligence in the workplace: “It’s a tool that’s only as good as the person who wields it.”