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Welcome Loyola University Chicago Graduating Class of 2021
Watch a replay of the Baccalaureate Mass celebrated on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. central.
Watch a replay of the University ceremony held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. central.
2021 Commencement Week Schedule
The 2021 Commencement ceremonies for Loyola University Chicago will be hosted virtually May 10 – May 15 and Arrupe College hosted virtually August 14. All May School/College/Institute ceremonies are available on the pages linked below and the Arrupe Commencement ceremony will be available at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 14 and shall remain available thereafter.
Join us for Commencement related programming hosted by individual schools. SEE ALL PROGRAMMING
Program & Overview
Ceremony Opening
Robert Bucholz, DPhil
Professor of History, College of Arts and Sciences
Remarks & congratulations
Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD
President
Norberto Grzywacz, PhD
Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Fr. Thomas Chillikulam, S.J.
Chaplain
Soulit Chacko
Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Sociology
Lucas Williamson
Candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Multimedia Journalism
Complete list of participants View and download program flip book
Student participants
Quortne R. Hutchings • Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Philosphy, Higher Education
Alexis Meyer • Candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and Management, Summa Cum Laude
Anya Nikolai • Candidate for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Microbiology and Immunology
Silhouettes
Emily Been, '21
Candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Honors, Art History, Cum Laude
Maitlan Carabello, '22
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice & Criminology and Psychology
Ronabel Castillo, '22
Bachelor of Science, Global & International Studies
Kely Ann Dela Cruz, '24
Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Molly Gaglione, '21
Candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Film and Digital Media, Cum Laude
Karenna Johnson, '23
Bachelor of Arts, Music
Jilly Kornak, '24
Bachelor of Social Work
Shannon Laird, '21
Candidate for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
Dahlia Maxwell, '24
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Hailey Martin, '22
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising & Public Relations and Master of Science, Global Strategic Communication
Macy Margherio, '23
Bachelor of Social Work
Irene Phillips, '23
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies and Bachelor of Arts, Theatre
Bronte Phipps, '23
Bachelor of Arts, History & Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary EducationErin Tien, '24
Bachelor of Arts, History
Congratulations to each of you, members of Loyola University Chicago’s 2021 Class!
Dear Loyola Graduate,
As we celebrate Loyola University Chicago’s 150th Anniversary during the 2020-21 academic year, our entire community joins me to extend warm congratulations on your graduation day.
This year, the ways we mark this significant milestone may be different, yet the reason we celebrate has not changed. Today marks the culmination of years of hard work and dedication that likely began long before your Loyola journey.
The challenges you navigated during your time at Loyola and the care you have shown for each other during a year of global pandemic make your successes even more remarkable. I encourage you to be fully present in this moment with appreciation for what you have accomplished and with fondness for the teachers, mentors, family, and friends who have supported you along your path.
Remember that this is a celebration and a dream come true for many of them, too.
Your time at Loyola challenged you to reach deep within yourself and expand out into the world with compassion and openness. You have broadened the frontiers of your knowledge and have become well-equipped to consider perspectives and experiences other than your own. As you go forward, challenge yourself to continue to learn and grow throughout your lifetime.
Our hearts are with you as you go forth embracing your calling and bearing these gifts in service to others. Congratulations and best wishes!
Sincerely,
Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD
President
A blessing for the Class of 2021 from Sister Jean
Prayer for Our Graduates, President Rooney
Read PrayerPrayer For Our Graduates
May God bless you and sustain you on this your graduation day.
May the Creator of this vast universe keep you safe as you go forth from this place that has nourished your mind and your soul.
May the Almighty look down upon you and give you success in all your endeavors, courage in all your struggles and challenges, understanding in all that is new to you, wisdom to choose what is right and do what is good, perseverance in all you undertake, serenity and peace in the knowledge that you are not alone, that you are loved.
May the Lord of All look kindly upon you this day and forever.
Amen
Environmental Impact Pledge
In Spring of 2020, Student Government of Loyola Chicago passed a resolution to invite all students to make a commitment at graduation to bring the social and environmental justice values they engage with during their time at Loyola into their careers and future endeavors.
Read the pledge