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Loyola University Chicago celebrates Latine Heritage Month.

Loyola Celebrates Latine Heritage Month 2025

Join us in honoring the rich and diverse cultures of the Latin diaspora this Latine Heritage Month in a celebration on September 18, 2025. Together, we will enjoy performances, food, and drinks from Latin cultures.

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Students walk through the Cheer Tunnel at New Student Convocation.

Loyola traditions come alive during Welcome Week 2025

The return to campus each fall is filled with joy and excitement through the annual beloved traditions during Welcome Week. This year, new and returning Ramblers came out in the thousands—breaking every attendance record from years past—to participate in Welcome Week.

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An orchestra performs on stage in Rooney Hall at Loyola University Chicago.
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Encanto Arts Brings Opera, Mariachi, and Latin Music Fusion to Loyola University Chicago

On September 27, Loyola University Chicago will partner with Encanto Arts for an award-winning musical program that seamlessly merges classical opera arias, piano, mariachi, and bolero traditions in a breathtaking celebration of Latine Heritage Month.

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Community-centered celebrations send off the Class of 2025

Before the Class of 2025 crossed the stage to receive their degrees, the Division of Student Development (DSD) and campus partners collaborated on a series of events rooted in joy, tradition, and community building up to the pomp and circumstance of Commencement.

A student shakes hands with Shannon Howes and receives their award at the 2025 Excellence Awards.

Students Honored at Excellence Awards 2025

Every year, outstanding Ramblers are recognized by the Division of Student Development for their commitments to excellence in exemplifying Loyola's mission and values.

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Message about the Center for Student Inclusion and Belonging 

As Loyola continues to grow, develop, and evolve to meet the needs of our students, we are restructuring to develop the Center for Student Inclusion and Belonging and reorganize our existing programs and initiatives to integrate and leverage resources in order to better serve all students.

Welcome from Vice President Champagne

It is my honor to lead a pathway for all Loyola University Chicago students to have this transformational experience with my team at the Division of Student Development (DSD).

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Women's History Month Events

Celebrate Women's History Month with the Division of Student Development!

Black History Month Events

Celebrate Black History Month with us!

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