College of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate Summer Research Experience
The College of Arts and Sciences' Undergraduate Summer Research Experience (USRE) introduces first- and second- year students to hands-on research projects that align with their academic and personal interests. Learn more about the USRE program.
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2026 Sujack Awards
The College of Arts and Sciences has named 12 faculty members as recipients of the 2026 Sujack Awards, the College’s highest honor recognizing excellence in teaching and research. The honorees reflect the Jesuit commitment to academic rigor, critical inquiry, and the pursuit of knowledge in service to others.
Hallett Published by Top Science Journal
Emily Hallett, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Anthropology, had two major research papers published in Nature, the world’s leading multidisciplinary science journal, during the 2025 calendar year.
Silva Receives $1 Million in Linked NSF Grants
Yas Silva, PhD, a computer science professor, and his collaborators at Arizona State University have received $1 million in linked grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue advancing the BullyBlocker Project.
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Over $12 million secured by the College of Arts and Sciences through more than 100 external grants since 2025.
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56,000 living alumni from the College of Arts and Sciences - the largest alumni community within Loyola University Chicago.
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Over 130 undergraduate departmental and interdisciplinary academic programs offered within the College of Arts and Sciences.
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