Features Archive

Sustainability

Invasive plants to energy
Loyola’s Invasives-to-Energy program has spread to seven different wetlands around the Great Lakes.
Study Abroad

Notes from overseas: ‘Spain has definitely gone green’
Student blogger: ‘Spain has definitely gone green’
July at a glance
From summer classes to service days, there’s plenty going on at Loyola this month
Health Sciences

Stritch makes history with its DREAM announcement
Stritch makes history DREAM applicants
Quinlan

Do well and do good with Healthcare MBA program
Do well and do good with MBA in Healthcare program
Athletics

Declan Murray named Academic All-American
Declan Murray named Academic All-American
Commencement

Watch all of the ceremonies in our graduation library
Watch all of May’s ceremonies in our online library
Study Abroad

Notes from overseas: When in Rome ... well, you know
Notes from overseas: ‘Walking around Rome is stunning'
Sustainability

Students win federal grant for their biodiesel research
Students win $90,000 grant for biodiesel research
A home for avian research
Instructor, student document bird species at Loyola’s Retreat and Ecology Campus
Health Sciences

Loyola to break ground on research, education center
Loyola to Break Ground on $137 Million Medical Research and Education Center
Quinlan

What makes a great leader? Al Gini, PhD, has some ideas
Watch Al Gini discuss the traits of great leaders; Professor Al Gini discusses the traits of great leaders
An academic powerhouse
Loyola’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter puts the University in elite company
A new approach to medicine
Loyola breaking ground on $137 million center that combines research, education
Athletics

Out in front: Nine Ramblers make All-Academic teams
9 track and field athletes named to All-America teams

A new approach to medicine
Loyola breaks ground on $137 million center that combines research, education Watch Video
School of Education

Born to teach: Professor follows in family’s footsteps
Born to teach: Professor follows in family’s footsteps
In the news

Building for the future: Institute is almost finished
Building for the future: Check out the new Institute;
Sustainability

Chicago River’s trash is this Loyola researcher’s treasure
Chicago River’s trash is this Loyola researcher’s treasure

Study Abroad

Why is Rome so incredible? Let Loyola count the ways
What makes Rome special? Let us count the ways Watch Video
Quinlan

Ambassadors help others navigate college waters
Ambassadors to provide insight for fellow students
Online

Check out Rambler Buzz, our new site for students
Check out Rambler Buzz, our new site for students
Go Global

Find an amazing adventure at the Study Abroad Fair
How will you go global? Learn more on Sept. 18
Outreach

Volunteers lend a hand along Safe Passage routes
Volunteers from the School of Education and School of Law reach out to CPS students
Only one week left

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Come to the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) to see nearly 200 works by author and illustrator Edward Gorey. Known for his unique style and dark humor, Gorey influenced scores of other artists, most notably director Tim Burton. Through June 15; 820 N. Michigan Avenue. Free on Tuesdays. DETAILS
June 27–29

Register now for Alumni Weekend
Come one, come all to Alumni Weekend 2014! Stay on campus or head into the city, go to one event or five—there’s no better way to start your summer.
Cultivating a better business
Loyola alums Dave Miller and Stephen Rivard are the driving forces behind Iroqouis Valley Farms, which helps convert farmland back to its organic state. “We’re encouraging people to invest in a healthy alternative to the stock market,” Rivard says.
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Going green

Farmers Market kicks off new season at new location
The Loyola Farmers Market returns for its fourth season, Monday, June 9, bringing fresh produce, baked goods, and local dairy products to its new Loyola Plaza location, just steps from the Loyola stop on the CTA Red Line.
Alumni profile

Bill Plante marks 50 years at CBS News
Bill Plante recently celebrated 50 years with CBS News. But before he had a front-row seat to some of the biggest events of the past half century, Plante was a Loyola student—a very involved Loyola student.
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Loyola as you’ve never seen it
Check out this amazing time-lapse video as the weather heats up on campus.WATCH VIDEO
Calling all graduates

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Friday–Sunday: Start your summer in style with Alumni Weekend. Featuring several events—including a dance party, a family festival, and the annual alumni brunch—the weekend is a great way for Ramblers to reconnect with fellow graduates. It’s also a great way to raise money for scholarships. DETAILS
Quinlan

A standout by all accounts
Darcia Jinkerson, a 2012 Loyola graduate, won a prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for excelling on the American Institute of CPAs annual exam. More than 94,000 people took the test; only 55 received the award.
School of Education

Tours open students’ eyes to college life
Thanks to Loyola’s School of Education and the Undergraduate Admission Office, roughly 200 eighth-graders have gotten a glimpse of university life. And, more importantly, they’ve now seen first-hand what a college education can do for them.
In the news

Father Garanzini is magazine’s Man of the Month
Read a profile of Father Michael J. Garanzini, President and CEO of Loyola, who was recently named Man of the Month by Today’s Chicago Woman.
Photo gallery

Rambler fans celebrate volleyball championship
Hundreds of Loyola students, faculty, and staff packed the Damen Student Center on May 6 to congratulate the men’s volleyball team for winning the 2014 NCAA Championship. See photos from the celebration.
Health Sciences

His goal? Keep World Cup team healthy
Sports medicine physician Dr. Nathaniel Jones of Loyola University Medical Center will serve as one of the team physicians for the U. S. Men’s National Team during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
In the news

LUREC unveils food systems lab, kitchen
At the Loyola Retreat and Ecology Campus in Woodstock, an additional kitchen means more educational opportunities, an increased capacity to prepare campus-grown produce, and fewer trips to the grocery store throughout the year.
Quinlan

9 tips to help kick-start your career
Quinlan has a new director of Business Career Services—and he's committed to helping students find more than a job. Read Hassan Akmal’s nine tips for starting a career search.
On TV

University chef advances to ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ finale
Tune in Thursday night as Scott Commings, the executive chef at Loyola’s Retreat and Ecology Campus, competes in the finale of “Hell’s Kitchen,” the popular FOX reality show.
Art with a heart
When Mercedes Inez Martinez (BA ‘11) walks into the elementary classes she teaches in Chicago, her main goal is to help children learn music and performance. But Martinez also passes on her knowledge of Latino culture to the predominantly Spanish-speaking student body.
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Recipe for success
When Scott Commings was hired to be the executive chef in 2010 at Loyola’s Retreat and Ecology Campus, little did he know that he’d one day become a contestant on a reality TV cooking show. But for the past several months, Commings has been plowing down the competition on FOX TV’s “Hell’s Kitchen”—and on Thursday night he took home the top prize.
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School of Communication

Digital workshop opens eyes to Chicago
Nina Molina came to Loyola’s High School Digital Storytelling Workshop to become a better writer, learn to shoot and edit video, and understand how to record and edit audio. She came away from the workshop with those skills—and also a greater understanding of the city and its neighborhoods.
Health Sciences

Stritch student recognized for research
A study by Michael Chen, an MD/PhD student at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine, was selected as one of the top studies by young scientists during the annual meeting of the North American/United States Shock Society.
Welcome Week has arrived
School starts next Monday—and we’ve got 10 days full of activities to help you kick off the new school year. LEARN MORE
Welcome Week has arrived
School starts next Monday—and we’ve got 10 days full of activities to help you kick off the new school year. LEARN MORE
Health Sciences

Loyola Stritch welcomes Class of 2018, including 7 DREAMers
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine welcomed its Class of 2018 today—160 new students who will spend the next four years working to achieve their dream of becoming physicians. Adding to this historic day was the presence of seven “DREAMers” in the class. READ MORE
High fives all around
This Friday is the New Student Convocation, an annual tradition when all freshmen and transfer students are officially inducted into their graduating class and begin their academic careers at Loyola. LEARN MORE
Quinlan

Quinlan MBA gives engineer a career boost
How do you go from being an engineer to a brand manager? It’s not easy. Learn how one recent MBA graduate did it—and where he ended up.
On Flickr

Welcome to your new home
For incoming students, Orientation is the perfect way to get a glimpse of life at Loyola. See photos from this year’s tours.
In the news

Recipe for success: Loyola chef wins ‘Hell’s Kitchen’
University chef. Cooking instructor. Reality TV star. Now that he’s won Fox TV’s “Hell’s Kitchen,” Loyola executive chef Scott Commings can officially add that last title to his list of accomplishments.
READ MORE
Commencement

See Commencement photos on Flickr
We've got photos from every Commencement ceremony on our official Flickr gallery. Talk about an easy way to remember your big day!
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Welcome, students ... you’ve arrived
Watch highlights from this year’s New Student Convocation—plus, check out our photo gallery of the big day.
Attend An Open House

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Listen. Learn. Succeed.: Come to an upcoming open house or information session to learn more about Loyola’s nationally ranked graduate programs. You can meet current students, talk with faculty members, and get answers to all of your graduate school questions. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
In the lab

Loyola working on ‘immortal line’ of cancer cells
Keith Jones, PhD, and his research team at Loyola are working to develop an “immortal line” of breast cancer cells, which could one day be used by researchers to help fight the deadly disease.
Continuing Studies

She proves it’s never too late to complete your degree
After getting married and having a child, Gazala Momin put aside her studies to raise her son and work part-time. A few years ago, she returned to college—and she recently graduated with her bachelor’s degree.
Community

More than 100 turn out for Service Day
In honor of the Feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, more than 100 Loyola faculty and staff volunteered at the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels in West Humboldt Park and at Misericordia on the north side of Chicago.
Fastrack your college degree

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Starting in 2015: Loyola will offer several FASTRACK degree programs for adult learners at its Cuneo Mansion & Gardens in Vernon Hills. Courses will be on alternating Saturdays with a significant online component—perfect for anyone looking to balance work, life, and school. LEARN MORE
Continuing Studies

Online courses keep her on track
“Once they introduced the online component to our program, no one was more excited than I was,” says Robin May-McMorris, an adult learner at Loyola. “It provides comfort, convenience, and flexibility.”
A front-row seat
Listen to Loyola University Chicago professor Robert Bucholz give a stirring introduction to his History 101 class. Plus see images from around campus as the academic year gets started.WATCH VIDEO
Online contest

Kenmore plaza naming contest
We recently celebrated the opening of the newest addition to the Lake Shore Campus—the plaza in the 6300 block of North Kenmore Avenue. We now need your help naming this new eco-friendly open space.
Go Global

Go Global at the Study Abroad Fair
Are you ready to explore the world and expand your horizons? Then come to Loyola’s annual Study Abroad Fair on Thursday to learn how you can turn your global dreams into a reality.
Go Global

Go Global at the Study Abroad Fair
Are you ready to explore the world and expand your horizons? Then come to Loyola’s annual Study Abroad Fair on Thursday to learn how you can turn your global dreams into a reality.
On Campus

School of Social Work marks 100 years
Founded in 1914, Loyola’s School of Social Work is the oldest of its kind in Chicago and the first to turn 100 years old. To mark the milestone, the school is kicking off its centennial celebration Friday, September 19, on the East Quad of Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus.
On Campus

Jan Karski Days coming to Loyola
Loyola’s Polish studies program is celebrating the legacy of Jan Karski, a Polish humanitarian and hero of WWII, by hosting an international conference on genocide and responsibility on September 18-21.
Jukić named Faculty Member of the Year
Quinlan Professor Nenad Jukić was named Loyola’s Faculty Member of the Year on September 14 as part of the University’s Eighth Annual Faculty Convocation. This latest award caps off a string of impressive accolades for Jukić, who also was named Quinlan’s Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year for 2014.READ MORE
Quinlan

Deliveries are his specialty
When Quinlan professors deliver, they deliver—and Michael Hewitt knows how to do that better than just about anyone else. Hewitt, an assistant professor of supply chain management at Quinlan, is leading new research to help companies decrease shipping times in order to increase profits.
Family weekend

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September 26–28: Parents and families of current Loyola students are invited to campus for this three-day event celebrating the start of the new school year. Highlights include campus tours, a family BBQ on the East Quad, and a performance by Chicago’s Second City comedy troupe.LEARN MORE
Loyola: One to One
See how the simple act of taking a picture can literally bring people together—and help build community on campus.PHOTO GALLERY
Lecture

Meet the ‘Indiana Jones of mathematics’
He’s been called the “Indiana Jones of mathematics.” And now he’s coming to Loyola. Kenneth Golden, PhD, a professor of mathematics at the University of Utah, will speak Monday, September 29, about his polar expeditions and research into climate change.
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October 10, 11: Come see George Drance, S.J.,—Jesuit, actor, visiting instructor—perform *mark, his critically acclaimed one-man portrayal of the Gospel According to Mark.MORE
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Coming soon: Listen to acclaimed author and Loyola alum Stuart Dybek present his latest works as part of the Friends of the Loyola Libraries Speaker Series. Sept. 30, 6 to 8 p.m. MORE
Health Sciences

Meet the Stritch Alumni of the Year
The Stritch School of Medicine welcomed more than 200 alumni and guests back to campus for the 2014 Stritch Reunion Weekend, where it also recognized five outstanding alumni.
Theater

Jesuit actor to perform “*mark” at Loyola
Come see George Drance, S.J.,—Jesuit, actor, visiting instructor—perform “*mark,” his critically acclaimed one-man portrayal of the Gospel According to Mark. The show is October 10 and 11 in the Newhart Family Theatre.
Discovering who we are
Loyola biology professor Rodney Dale, PhD, and his students are shining a light on the mysteries of life. See how their research on small zebrafish is helping to answer big questions.WATCH VIDEO
Sustainability

Energy Week 2014 is here
Loyola has made great strides in conserving energy. But what more could we be doing? Join us during Energy Week 2014 to understand what happens when you flip the switch and see how it affects the world we live in.
Family weekend

His journey for Family Weekend
Loyola parent Steve Tanaka racked up some serious frequent-flier miles to attend Family Weekend. Tanaka, who works about one-third of the year in Japan, flew more than 8,000 miles to make it to campus—and it was worth every minute, he said.
College 365

Get out—and get involved
Whether it’s joining a club, lacing up for an intramural team, or going Greek, Loyola’s student organizations offer something for everyone.
Become one with the world
Learn how Loyola’s study abroad programs can make history come alive—and change how you see everything.READ MORE
Recognition

Convocation opens school year for HSD faculty
Loyola Health Sciences Division faculty members filled the Quiet Study Room in the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing on September 22 for the 2014 Faculty Convocation and Reception at the University’s Health Sciences Campus.
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October 15: N. Katherine Hayles, PhD, of Duke University’s literature program will discuss digital humanities at this year’s Edward L. Surtz Lecture. 3 p.m. in Coffey Hall; free and open to all.MORE
Quinlan

Quinlan Case Competition recap
On Monday, October 6, Loyola hosted its third annual Quinlan Case Competition. In all, 49 undergraduate business students teamed up to put their problem-solving skills to the test.
Coming up

RACE exhibition, lectures coming soon
The RACE exhibition, which opens October 12 and runs through January 25 in Skokie, offers our University community the opportunity to delve more deeply into one of the key issues related to our social justice mission.
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October 22: Come hear Benjamin Jealous, the youngest person to ever lead the NAACP, speak at the Second Annual Maroon & Gold Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m. in the Damen Center.MORE
Social Work

Federal grant to help at-risk youth
Loyola’s School of Social Work received a $480,000 federal grant in September to train graduate students and help them work with at-risk youth who have behavioral health disorders. Over the next three years, the school hopes to recruit about 100 students for the project.
Health Sciences

Medical trailblazer Richard Gamelli retiring
When Richard L. Gamelli, MD, FACS—who over almost 25 years built Loyola into an international leader in research, education and patient care—announced he was retiring, tributes began to flow from those who know him best. And for good reason.
History

Students get Chrysler Village on National Register
Nestled just south of Midway Airport, Chrysler Village is a neighborhood with a unique past. Six of Loyola’s public history graduate students recently researched the area and wrote a nomination to get it listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Videos

Meet the Founders’ Dinner award recipients
The service of faith and the promotion of justice is the mission of the Society of Jesus. Our 2014 Founders’ Dinner awards recipients are among the best and brightest examples of living out these Jesuit ideals.
‘Everything I wanted in a university’
See how Loyola is helping student Michelle Lozano help others—and realize her dreams at the same time.WATCH VIDEO
What’s next?

See how Loyola helped them stand out, succeed
In today’s economy, recent college graduates face fierce competition for jobs. These three members of the Class of 2014, however, were able to stand out from the crowd and find full-time jobs.
Communication

Students showcase city’s toughest jobs
Workers. Manual laborers. People who take on hard jobs with long hours. A new book from Loyola’s School of Communication students, “Working In Chicago,” tells their stories.
On Campus

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Through November 3: Loyola’s Madonna della Strada Chapel recently was named one of the most beautiful college chapels in the world. Now, thanks to these four new bells, it also will be one of the most beautiful sounding. Read more in the Phoenix • see a schedule of bell events
November 7

Sarkeesian to speak at Nov. 7 symposium
The annual International Symposium on Digital Ethics brings together scholars and thinkers to discuss a variety of topics. This year's symposium will feature an address by Anita Sarkeesian, media critic and creator of “Feminist Frequency.”
Ignatian Heritage

Take a ‘radical’ picture
This year’s Ignatian Heritage Month photography contest runs November 1–8 and seeks images that capture “living radically” in an Ignatian way. The top picture will be featured on Loyola’s social media accounts—plus the winner will receive a $200 gift card.
Ignatian Heritage

Help out during Hunger Week
Ignatian Heritage Month kicks off with Loyola’s annual Hunger Week, a series of events from November 3–9 to raise awareness about hunger issues locally, nationally, and globally.
On Campus

Check out Art in the Atrium
Through November 11: The Health Sciences Division’s Art in the Atrium series continues with “Coming Together,” created by multimedia artist Jennifer McNulty. The free show, which features the piece “Lincoln” (above), is open during school days in the second-floor atrium at the Stritch School of Medicine.
Ignatian Heritage

Register for the Jon Sobrino, S.J., address
Loyola is honored to host Jon Sobrino, S.J., for an address commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Salvadoran martyrs. Father Sobrino will speak on November 20 at 6 p.m. in Mundelein Auditorium. Registration is required.
November 13

Program discusses plight of migrant children
The number of children migrating alone to the US has tripled over the last five years, with over 65,000 children apprehended this year alone. This day-long program is to provide Loyola students and the community an opportunity to learn more about this critical children’s rights issue.
Quinlan

Student goes from crisis to career
Huy Nguyen (MBA/MSF ’14) lost his job in the 2008 financial crisis. Then, he watched as other family members lost theirs. So he came to Quinlan for graduate school—and to learn how to prevent future financial meltdowns.
On Campus

Jon Sobrino, S.J., to speak at Loyola
November 20: Loyola University Chicago is honored to host Jon Sobrino, S.J., for an address commemorating the 25th anniversary of the deaths of the Salvadoran martyrs.  Father Sobrino will discuss “A Community of Blood: Jesuits, University Professors, and Worker Martyrs.” Registration is required. LEARN MORE
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November 19: Loyola is hosting a series of lectures on campus in conjunction with the RACE exhibition at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center in Skokie. MORE
Ignatian Heritage

Trip to El Salvador inspires student
For Loyola junior Lizzie Sextro, this year’s Ignatian Heritage Month will feel a lot different than last year’s. That’s because Sextro spent 10 days in July in El Salvador, where she got a first-hand look at the site of the Salvadoran martyrs’ deaths. “I still think about (the trip) every day,” she says.
Ignatian Heritage Month
Loyola honors St. Ignatius and his service to others with a November full of events. READ MORE
Athletics

Ramblers name new athletics director
Steve Watson was named the new athletics director at Loyola on November 12. Watson, a former Division 1 student-athlete who played professional basketball overseas, comes to Loyola from St. Bonaventure University. “(Loyola) is a great school, in a great city, with great people,” Watson said.
Make a donation

##GivingTuesday is here
We have a day for giving thanks—and now we have ##GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. We hope you will give back to Loyola on December 2 and give the gift of education to our deserving students.
Health Sciences

Stritch dinner celebrates service, scholarship
Nearly 800 people attended this year’s Stritch Annual Awards Dinner, held Nov. 21 at Chicago’s Field Museum. The Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, attended the dinner, which celebrates service and is a fundraiser for scholarships at the Stritch School of Medicine.
In remembrance

Loyola community prays for an end to the violence
Loyola community prays for an end to the violence
Ignatian Heritage

Sobrino: We must speak the truth, defend the poor
Rethink what your responsibility is to the truth. That was the message Fr. Jon Sobrino, S.J., wanted to pass on Thursday night to an auditorium packed with Loyola students, faculty, staff, and others in the Chicago community.
History

Online exhibit commemorates martyrs
The History Department of Loyola University Chicago commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador through the launch of the public history project, “The Ellacuría Tapes: A Martyr at Loyola.”
Podcast

Hear Archbishop Cupich on Relevant Radio
Hear newly installed Archbishop Blase Cupich discuss his first week in Chicago on Relevant Radio, hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz of St. Mary Parish in Evanston and Wayne Magdziarz, Vice President and Chief of Staff for the President's Office at Loyola.
In the news

Dean Wheeler makes “most influential” list
Dean Darrell Wheeler, PhD, of the School of Social Work was recently named one of the 30 most influential social workers alive today. Selection was based on merit, scholastic study, and political activism.
In the news

Finding a solution to Chicago’s food deserts
Quinlan hosted a special event this fall on campus, bringing together leaders from the governmental, nonprofit, and corporate sectors to come up with solutions to food deserts in Chicago
Staff spotlight

Her mission: Help fellow veterans
Anita Lumpkin, who served for 10 years in the Army Reserves before getting her master’s degree in higher education administration, brings a unique background to her post as coordinator of Loyola’s office of Military Veteran Student Services.
11 recipients, 1 amazing honor
Meet the Loyola students who took home a President’s Medallion for their work in—and out of—the classroom.READ MORE
Finals week

Finals Week: Simple steps to relieve stress
Get well. Be well. Stay well. They may be simple statements, but those three short sentences speak volumes about Loyola’s Wellness Center and its philosophy toward students. With Finals Week here, we spoke with the experts at the center to get their tips on healthy living.
Student spotlight

Senior named 2014 Student Laureate
Loyola senior David Lewis is a busy man. He’s a member of numerous student groups and is also pursuing a double major, along with two minors. On November 1, Lewis added one more item to his growing resume: Loyola’s 2014 Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate.
Health Sciences

Stritch dinner celebrates service, scholarship
Nearly 800 people attended this year’s Stritch Annual Awards Dinner, held November 22 at Chicago’s Field Museum. The Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, attended the dinner, which celebrates service and is a fundraiser for scholarships at the Stritch School of Medicine.
Health Sciences

Loyola doctor debunks flu fallacies
Despite recent reports that the flu vaccine is not effective against certain active strains, Loyola doctor Jorge Parada urges everyone to still get vaccinated. “If you have not gotten your flu shot, get it as soon as possible,” he said.
Student spotlight

11 recipients, 1 amazing honor
Meet the Loyola students who took home a President’s Medallion for their work in—and out of—the classroom.
Quinlan

Students shine at data conference
Two Quinlan teams, composed mostly of undergraduate students, took home two out of three awards at one of the nation's largest data analytics and technology conferences. “Our teams presented flawlessly,” said Professor Nenad Jukić, who served as the coach.
Winter on campus
See Loyola in all of its cold-weather glory—from last year’s polar vortex to this year’s holiday lights.PHOTO GALLERY
Adult Learners

FASTRACK your college degree
Starting in 2015, Loyola will offer several FASTRACK degree programs for adult learners at its Cuneo Mansion & Gardens in Vernon Hills. Courses will be on alternating Saturdays with an online component—perfect for anyone looking to balance work, life, and school.
From the president

From grief to action
President Rooney responds to recent events with a call for the Loyola community to come together to address injustice.READ MORE
COVID-19 response

Learn about the CARES Act and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
Get the details on the new federal government programs designed to help universities and their students during COVID-19.
Video

See what happens when a Loyola student finds LU Wolf knocking at her door
Watch the video
Student Life

A Loyola junior shares his experience of being a shelter-in-place student
See how he handled the pandemic
Community

See how Loyolans far and wide showed their pride in celebration of Rambler Day
Watch the video
Graduation

Members of the Quinlan community congratulate the Class of 2020
Hear their stories
Student Care

Loyola's Wellness Center introduces tele-health services to support students in need
Find out what's new
Online learning

Hear from Loyola business students about how they are adapting to online learning
Read their comments
Service

Loyola faculty are working to answer the global call for personal protective equipment
Find out how they are getting masks to the frontlines
Outreach

Stritch students provide meals to health care workers on the frontlines
Learn how they're helping the cause
Online learning

As classes continue online, students find creative ways to learn from their living room
See how students are adapting to online learning
Service

During the coronavirus crisis, Loyola law students are using their skills to serve others
Read about what some students are doing
Community health

Dietetics interns and nutrition students help provide healthy meals to vulnerable communities
Find out how Loyolans are serving the community
Supporting Chicago

Computer Science students develop an app to help CTA riders find stations with working elevators
App helps find which CTA station elevators are in service
Student Care

How are Loyola students coping with COVID-19? Sister Jean is calling to find out.
Find out what happened when students answered the call
Stritch

Loyola medical students volunteer to help staff hospital coronavirus hotline
Find out how they're helping during this pandemic.
From the provost

Provost Norberto Grzywacz shares his heartfelt thoughts on Loyola's response to the coronavirus crisis
Read his message
Match Day

Match Day marches on in a virtual format for the next generation of medical professionals
See where Loyola's students matched
From the president

President Jo Ann Rooney addresses the Loyola community's response to COVID-19
Read her message to the community
Sustainability

Learn how Loyola's student-made Biosoap got a makeover—and new foamy texture
Read more about the soap's new formula
FAQ

Find answers to questions about campus operations in response to the coronavirus
Read our FAQ on the developing situation.
Business

Baumhart Center presents new awards to honor three companies who are at the forefront of social innovation in business.
Read about the first Innovator Awards.
Sustainability

Voices for change
Learn how young people are taking the planet's future into their hands at this year's Climate Conference
Athletics

Loyola’s Steve Watson named a NACDA Under Armour Athletic Director Of The Year
Learn more about the award
Photo Gallery

In engineering labs, classrooms, and art studios, Loyola students kept busy this February
View photo gallery
We are called
As Loyola begins its 150th anniversary, we celebrate our legacy and look toward our future
Public Health

Taking an interdisciplinary approach to addressing—and preventing—substance abuse
See how Loyola departments are collaborating on this issue.
Health Sciences

Meet Elaine Morrato, dean of the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health
Morrato discusses her background and what brought her to Loyola
Life on Mars
NASA scientist Bruce Jakosky talks studying the red planet and the search for life beyond our world
Graduate Research

Four years after Hurricane Matthew, sociology students examine the effects on Haiti
Read one student's account of her experience
Academics

New provost Norberto Grzywacz shares his thoughts and goals upon joining the Loyola community
Read his message to the University
Truth in fiction
Faculty member Amanda Marbais writes stories that shed a new light on the world around us
Photo Gallery

Relive January's best moments on campus
View photo gallery
Quinlan

Marketing professor Mary Ann McGrath offers tips on giving the perfect Valentine's gift
Learn more about what to give on February 14
Health Sciences

Exercise Science expert Stephanie Wilson offers tips to make the most of your workout
Read her advice on improving your routine
DACA

A Loyola law DACA student reflects on the Supreme Court case that will decide her future
Read her op-ed in the Sun-Times
Alumni

Unlimited imagination
Alum Kelly Younger helps craft stories to inspire generations
Quinlan

How this year's Big Game is adapting to advertising trends and tech advancement
Read this Quinlan professor's take
MLK

Clint Smith discusses Martin Luther King's legacy and the realities of racial inequality
Read an interview
Student success

Loyola students' app helps CTA riders find stations with working elevators
See their story on ABC7
The Arts

Arrupe College shows how art can be an integral part of a Jesuit education
Read the AJCU story
Quinlan

A professor makes the case for broader workers' rights in the gig economy
Read his take on Uber and Lyft drivers
Arrupe

How the success of Arrupe College has inspired a new model for Jesuit education nationwide
How other colleges are following Arrupe's lead
Health Sciences

Infection Prevention training
Medical and nursing students team up to learn how to prevent the spread of infection
Year in Review

The best of 2019
From Sister Jean’s 100th to Arrupe turning 5, relive some of our favorite moments of the past yearREAD MORE
Ambassador of hope
Loyola student, alum, and 2019 Opus Prize finalist Brother Charles Nuwagaba is on a mission to change lives in Africa
Student research

What can an archaeological discovery tell us about past social inequality in Mexico?
Senior Nicholas Puente dug up some interesting historical finds
Communication

Award-winning documentary casts new light on the life of Flannery O'Connor
Professor Elizabeth Coffman wins prestigious film honors
Athletics

The Ramblers celebrate a successful fall season of dominating the Missouri Valley Conference
Check in with a season recap
A fight for the ages
What can a 40-year-old boxing match tell us about our modern culture? Plenty, says one historian.
Global health

Stritch faculty and students have made a lasting impact in Bolivia
Celebrating a lengthy partnership with a Bolivian health clinic
The regalia

What do all those different colors and gowns mean?
What do all those different colors and gowns mean?
LEARN MORE
Quinlan

Meet the inaugural cohort of Baumhart Scholars looking to use business to build a better world
Read their bios.
Academics

Norberto Grzywacz, PhD, named Loyola's new provost and chief academic officer
Loyola's new academic leader brings a deep, multidisciplinary research and teaching portfolio that bridges science and the humanities.
No magic required
Loyola's quidditch team sprints, tackles, and beats with the best of them. They just don't fly.
A weekend reflection
This year’s recipient of the Martyrs Award brings the Spiritual Exercises to those most in need
Dreamers

Two Loyolans discuss DACA and attending this week's Supreme Court hearing
They spoke to Borderless magazine.
In the big leagues
From Quinlan to the White Sox, Caitlin Hanley gives her tips for breaking into the sports world
Her next step
After Jessica Pedroza hung up her pointe shoes, Quinlan helped her find a way back to her roots
Full circle
As Arrupe continues to grow, so does its alumni—and their plans
The President’s Medallion
Meet the outstanding students recognized for their commitment to leadership, scholarship, and service
Financial Times

Financial Times recognizes Quinlan for leadership in sustainability, ethics, and social purpose
For its Special Report on Responsible Business Education, the Times identified four activities with social impact — faculty research, teaching, student projects, and business school operations.
Onward 150

Five takeaways from Freeman Hrabowski's lecture on the future of higher education
Using statistics along with stories, Hrabowski’s October 4 lecture kicked off Loyola's 2025 strategic planning with a look at the future of higher education in America.
Loyola Basketball

Before October's Tip-Off Luncheon, look back to 2019's post-season and ahead to what's next
Join the Loyola men's and women's basketball teams at the annual Loyola Basketball Tip-Off Luncheon on Wednesday, October 30.
Health Sciences

Faculty and staff take inspiration from Homeboy Industries for a new community effort
In August 2019, McCarthy and Luke led a group of 10 people from the Loyola and Maywood communities to Los Angeles to answer that question at the Global Homeboy Network training at Homeboy Industries.
Innovation

Next Generation MBA: Quinlan announces a new, one-of-a-kind graduate program
The Quinlan School of Business has radically redesigned its MBA program to meet the needs of employers and students, and will launch the Next Generation MBA in fall 2020.
Climate Change

Nancy Tuchman and Michael Schuck on hearing from Greta Thunberg and Standing Rock youth
On October 6, Thunberg and Iron Eyes spoke to an audience of supporters that included IES Dean Nancy Tuchman and IES Professor Michael Schuck at Iron Eyes’s high school in South Dakota.
Office of the President

Following his passing, learn more about the life and work of Rev. Raymond C. Baumhart, S.J.
Our community mourns the death of an influential scholar of business ethics.
In the news

Loyola’s Miguel Díaz on the scientific and faith-based case to act on the Amazon’s fires
He wrote an essay for the National Catholic Reporter.
A mindful approach
Dianna Stencel of Loyola’s Wellness Center on how to practice the stress-reducing technique
School of Nursing

Listen, learn, lead: Niehoff’s new dean on the school’s accomplishments and future goals
Lorna Finnegan has spent decades fighting for health equity, as both a nurse practitioner and a nursing scholar.
Dream and Promise Act

Stritch alumna Aaima Sayed explains how new legislation will impact her life—and her patients'
Her essay appeared in STAT.
PHOTO GALLERY

Loyolans turn out for community nights with the White Sox and the Cubs
The two games were in September.
The craftsman
Alum Philip Dawkins's plays dare audiences “to come and find out that we’re all the same, despite our vast differences”
Celebrating Arrupe
For the college’s fifth anniversary, Founders’ Dinner looked back to where it all started
Chicago Tribune

Loyola's Tim Hoellein on the 22 million pounds of plastics entering into the Great Lakes
He spoke with the Chicago Tribune.
U.S. News & World Report

No. 1: Quinlan's undergraduate business program continues to top rankings in Chicago
Five of Quinlan's undergraduate majors ranked in the top 50 in the nation.
Women and Leadership Archives

Take a beat to look (way) back at summer on the Lake Shore Campus
Please enjoy this photography series that will take you back to the Loyola of yesterday.
In our community

The Center for Science and Math Education receives $1 million grant for its work with CPS
A new partnership will support professional development for more than 600 middle-grades science teachers from more than 300 Chicago Public Schools.
PHOTO GALLERY

From the White Coat Ceremony to WTC Block Party: See what happened on campus in August
Catch up on all the big and small moments that happened this month.
A new start
From Move-In to the first day of classes, there's not a moment to miss during Welcome Week
Department of English

Remembering Toni Morrison: Badia Ahad discusses the late author’s impact on her life
She was featured on the Morning Shift.
Community message

Loyola names Karen Paciero as vice president for advancement
Karen Paciero joins Loyola.
VIDEO

100th celebration: Find out who sent Sister Jean a birthday message
Sister Jean turned 100 on August 21.
Arrupe College

Hear what one alum has to say about life in between graduations
“I was very invested in becoming a part of the community at Arrupe. It felt like a home away from home.”
Work, Worship, Win Fund

Help us honor Sister Jean with an endowment to support our student-athletes’ success
Loyola celebrates by giving back
Quinlan School of Business

Professor Sredl discusses her research on gender in Croatia, India, China, and other emerging markets
Professor Katherine Sredl recently joined an international group of groundbreaking researchers by being published in the Handbook of Research on Gender and Marketing.
IES Abroad

Hear what Arrupe College students have to say about the school's first-ever study abroad trip
Watch the video at iesabroad.org.
Alfie Norville Practice Facility

The Alfie: Loyola earns the USG NACDA Sustainability Award for its green work
The award will be presented to Loyola at an on-campus event this fall.
How to steal a credit card
Loyola's Eric Chan-Tin has advice on protecting yourself against identity theft
In the news

Professor Abol Jalilvand discusses the impact of Chicago’s new Office of Risk Management
He spoke to WTTW.
Quinlan School of Business

Loyola Limited and its student-run businesses join the Loyola Business Leadership Hub
The move was made effective July 1, 2019.
Campus speakers

Sanjuana Martinez details her life-and-death experience as a reporter in Mexico
She spoke to Arrupe and Communication students.
Radio days
From Loyola’s own WLUW station to WGN, journalism alum Tom Hush knows how to make waves on and off the air
Extraordinary Alumni

Get to know Loyola's very own elite Jeopardy! All-Star
The College Championship turned out to be the first of many Jeopardy! appearances for Mueller, and her lifetime earnings of $215,535 put her among the show’s elite winners.
In the news

Retired mathematics professor Eli Maor weighs in on what's wrong with Apple's abacus emoji
He spoke to The Verge.
The Hank Center

From slave to priest to potential saint: Michael Murphy discusses Augustine Tolton's life with USA Today
He spoke to USA Today.
Social movements
Sandra Kaufmann teaches Loyola dancers to be a voice for change—without saying a word
Photo Gallery

Catch up on all the big and small moments that happened this month at Loyola
See May's photo gallery.
Farm-to-table lifestyle
Where our food comes from has big implications on our environment and community
In the news

Loyola researchers pave the way for a simple test to detect the Ebola virus
New research from Loyola University Chicago could lead to a simple filter paper test that changes color if Ebola is present.
Study Abroad

IES Abroad launches a fully funded study abroad program for Arrupe College students
IES Abroad, a leading not-for-profit study abroad and internship organization based in Chicago, has announced that it is fully funding the first-ever study abroad program offering at Arrupe College of Loyola University of Chicago.
The defenders
Meet the law students who spent spring break helping immigrants in U.S. detention centers
PBS News Hour

Arrupe College students head to rural Eureka College to talk—and start bridging the divide
Can college students help bridge the political divide?
Commencement

Take a look back at the highlights from 2019's Commencement ceremonies
Check out the top photos from the week.
In the news

What to look for in a job? One Niehoff instructor has advice for all nursing graduates
Wallet Hub ranked the best and worst states for nurses to work.
Quinlan School of Business

Recent graduate Gustavo Garcia talks about the marketing class that changed his mind about research
When Gustavo Garcia (BBA ’19) took his first research-based class, his perception of research completed changed.
First Class

Loyola senior Asya Meadows, one of Arrupe's first students, is graduating this week
The only thing missing was her tassel. Loyola University Chicago senior Asya Meadows (AA ’17) was at the Baumhart bookstore collecting her cap and gown ahead of her graduation from the School of Communication, on May 9.
Extraordinary alumni

How did their degrees help them stand out? Four graduates discuss their next big step
Recent college graduates face fierce competition for jobs and positions in graduate and professional schools.
Next chapter in cancer research
Loyola is working to be the first hospital system in the Chicago area to engineer a new kind of living drug
Congratulations to the Class of 2019
Hats off to this year’s graduates—and a week of celebration
Learn More

Signature Training Series
A series of on-demand training courses designed to help us learn more about how varied learning styles, cultures, experiential opportunities, and personal development initiatives impact and influence diversity and inclusion thoughts and practices.
Regalia

What do all those different colors and gowns mean?
Ever wonder why some graduates wear a blue tassel on their caps while others wear gold? Or why some people wear elaborate gowns while others have simpler attire? This guide will help you figure it out.
Get social

Join the Commencement conversation
With Commencement finally here, we’re using #LoyolaChicago for all graduation posts on social media. Come on and join the conversation!
Washington Post

Bosnian refugee and historian Edin Hajdarpasic on white nationalism's deeper roots
How a Serbian war criminal became an icon of white nationalism
In her own words

Why, at 25 years old, one alumna took her breast cancer diagnosis to social media
A positive diagnosis derailed the plans Anna Wassman (BBA ’18) had for her final semester and career after graduation.
Breaking into the industry
Senior software engineer and sociology alum Chris Lee-Egan on Google-mapping a path to success
WBEZ Worldview

President's Medallion awardee Paul Campion on the Green New Deal and the Sunrise Movement
Paul Campion is the hub coordinator for Sunrise Chicago.
Business Law Clinic

See how students and faculty helped Autumn Williams launch her business, Urban Tables
The Business Law Clinic at Loyola University Chicago School of Law helped her manage the legal and logistical challenges.
Arts and Sciences

A selfless act: Learn why Loyola's mock trial team took home an unexpected recognition
Loyola's Mock trial team received the Mary Lynn Neuhaus Spirit of Civility award at the 31st National Mock Trial Invitational this past January.
Catholicism in America

April 4: Join Cardinal Cupich, educators, and journalists for an evening of discussion
Join our panelists for a conversation on accountability, leadership, participation, and other issues
Extraordinary alumni

Loyola among the top schools in the country graduating Peace Corp volunteers
Loyola was ranked 10 among medium-sized institutions.
Sustainable Innovation

Fall 2019: Institute of Environmental Sustainability launches new graduate programs
A changing climate requires a changing professional.
Community message

School of Communication: Hong Cheng, PhD, announced as the new dean
He comes to Loyola from the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), where he has served as professor and director since 2013.
CNN Business

Inciting terrorism: Law Professor Alexander Tsesis on why Congress should step in
The terror in Christchurch, New Zealand that killed 50 Muslim worshipers joins a growing list of attacks that used the internet to spread the killer's propaganda.
Looking for happiness
What is the key to being happy? Loyola experts in neuroscience, psychology, and faith have advice (and research)
Onward LU
After a close loss to Creighton, the Ramblers can look back on a record-breaking season and a bright future ahead
Office of the President

Malik Henfield, PhD, named as the new dean of the School of Education
Dr. Henfield comes to Loyola from the University of San Francisco (USF).
Match the excitement
After years of hard work, Stritch students finally get to know—and celebrate—their next big step
Crain's Chicago Business

Boeing missed a critical moment for leadership, writes Seth Green from the Baumhart Center
Crisis reveals character. And Boeing’s character is being questioned around the world as flyers and governments alike raise questions about the company’s handling of a second crash of its 737 Max 8 plane.
Extraordinary alumni

My year of living simple: Elizabeth Modde reflects on time spent serving others
While spending a year in service with the Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry (BSVM), I’ve made a choice to live more simply; to live with less.
Now at LUMA

Now at LUMA: Chicago's David Lee Csicsko discusses saints and the inspiration behind his work
Well-known Chicago artist and lifelong Catholic David Lee Csicsko creates happy images of saints.
In photos

Women's Leadership Forum welcomes Illinois's Lt. Governor and other leaders to campus
In February 2019, alumni, students, and friends gathered for the first Women's Leadership Forum hosted by the Executive and Professional Education Center.
Athletics

Find your inner athlete: Assistant Director Dave Vitel has the tips on getting started
As Loyola University Chicago’s assistant athletics director for sports performance, it’s his responsibility to prepare the Ramblers for the physical demands of NCAA competition.
Office of the President

One of our biggest and boldest endeavors: Read the Loyola community message
Read the community message from President Jo Ann Rooney and Acting Provost Margaret Faut Callahan.
Crowdfunding at Loyola

Support the law community as they help detained immigrants in the U.S. court system
The current political situation has led to the increasing detention of immigrants within the United States—and immigrants facing detention and removal are not guaranteed access to a lawyer.
Quinlan School of Business

Five tips for bright ideas: April Lane, clinical professor of entrepreneurship, has advice for new businesses
Is your new year’s resolution to start a business?
Foreign Service

With a new fellowship, senior Trisha Camara plans to expand her horizons even farther after graduation
For years now, Trisha Camara has been blazing an international trail and exploring the world through politics
“Let the people see”
Professor Elliott Gorn’s book looks to understand the murder of Emmett Till, race, and the power of images
Fine and Performing Arts

Senior Jessica Malatia discusses her hands-on internship at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Senior Psychology student and Drawing and Painting minor Jessica Malatia (JM) speaks with a Fine Arts Marketing Associate (FA) about her experiences as an intern for the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and gives advice to other students about internships.
Baumhart Scholars

Quinlan launches new MBA program for socially conscious students
A new MBA program for the socially conscious
My Brother’s Keeper

Loyola’s MLK speaker Broderick Johnson discusses his work in Obama’s Cabinet and his Jesuit education
As a member of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, Johnson spearheaded the My Brother’s Keeper Task Force.
Window to the world
With a new fellowship, senior Trisha Camara plans to expand her horizons even farther after graduation
Extreme cold

President Jo Ann Rooney sends her thanks and appreciation to University employees
Read her message of gratitude.
“Seven stops, seven decades”
Dr. David Ansell, one of the MLK Celebration speakers, discusses why and how health care access built The Death Gap in Chicago
Q Talks

Professor Jenna Drenten on how emojis and visual social media are creating a new language
Drenten offered three ways that visual social media is changing the way we communicate.
U.S. News & World Report

Loyola's online bachelor's programs ranked No. 12 in the country
Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Women's Soccer

National Women's Soccer League drafts Loyola senior Jenna Szczesny for the Chicago Red Stars
Jenna Szczesny (Hoffman Estates, Ill./Barrington), who recently completed her playing career with the Loyola University Chicago women's soccer team, was taken by the Chicago Red Stars in the fourth round.
MLK Celebration
Loyola’s keynote speaker, Broderick Johnson, discusses serving in Obama’s Cabinet and overcoming low expectations
Obama Foundation Summit

Watch alumna Emily Nordquist speak at the Obama Summit about financial literacy for women
Emily Nordquist (BBA ’16, MBA ’18) spoke on the necessity of financial literacy among Chicago’s women at the 2018 Obama Summit organized by the Obama Foundation.
In the news

Associate professor Shweta Singh talks about India's #MeToo movement
She spoke on NPR's Worldview.
U.S. News and World Report

Why picking the right major matters—and more advice from Loyola's Undergrad Admission Office
Erin Moriarty, dean of undergraduate admission, spoke with U.S. News and World Report.
Sustainable education
With help from education and biology faculty, alum Micah Zaker plans to teach ecology, locally
A year to remember
2018 did not want for excitement at Loyola—find out what made our top moments of the year
Forensic Science

What did high schoolers find when they got a hands-on lesson in CSI at Loyola
Seniors from Evanston Township High School (ETHS) recently got a firsthand lesson in how to do just that when they visited Loyola’s Forensic Science undergraduate labs to learn about crime scene investigation (CSI).
Quinlan School of Business

Calling all entrepreneurs! Don't miss the resources at Loyola's virtual startup incubator
All Loyola students, faculty, and staff can now access resources to make their ideas a reality.
In the news

Psychologist Elizabeth Wakefield, PhD, explains how movement can help children learn new words
Elizabeth Wakefield, Ph.D. from Loyola University said, "What we do with our hands naturally, these tools that we have available can be really powerful tools for learning."
Wintrust's Mural Building

Don't miss it! This December, Arrupe College celebrates Chicago's talent along the Kennedy
The new mural for Arrupe College, which was mounted late November, highlights some of Chicago's iconic spots and educational resources.
Stansky Book Prize

Contradictions of Britain’s empire: Learn about Associate Professor Forth’s award-winning book
The Stansky Book Prize of $500 is awarded annually by the North American Conference on British Studies for the best book published anywhere by a North American scholar on any aspect of British studies since 1800.
Extraordinary Alumni

Meet the alum on a mission to improve the lives of Chicago's students, immigrants, and refugees
MENTEE offers students a chance to develop a personalized work/life plans, job shadowing, and personal workshops on confidence and goal setting.
Bilingual programs

From bilingual degrees to medical programs, learn how Loyola is bridging language barriers
Loyola University Chicago is working to address those language barriers by training professionals in bilingual services across fields and disciplines.
Baumhart Center

Three trends in impact investing: Business leaders talk tackling today's issues with capital
Leaders discussed the latest trends in the impact investment field at Investing for Global Impact.
A faith that does justice
For almost 20 years, Peter Breslin, S.J., has been saying Mass in Lake County Jail—bringing with him a strong message
Leadership. Scholarship. Service.
Meet the outstanding students recognized with this year's President's Medallion
Chicago Magazine

The men's basketball team keeps making new history as 2018 Chicagoans of the Year
The 2017–18 Ramblers showed that small (or mid-major, technically) can be mighty.
Quinlan

Social Impact Scholars: Meet the nonprofit leaders wrapping up the first 10-week program
The first cohort began on September 10 with five extraordinary social impact leaders who were selected from a large pool of talented applicants.
Team Ramblers

First in Illinois: Loyola's green commitment takes the top spot in October's EcoChallenge
Hosted by the Northwest Earth Institute
NPR's Fresh Air

Professor Gorn's new book reexamines Emmett Till and the media's coverage of his death
"Let the people see what they did to my boy." Those were the words spoken by Emmett Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, after viewing the brutalized body of her son.
Q Talks: Live!

Quinlan alumni and faculty are coming together to talk big ideas and big insights
Join us for the launch of Q Talks: Live!, an interactive event featuring three Quinlan faculty members.
Loyola votes
Gearing up for the midterm elections, Loyola continues its tradition of getting students politically engaged
Baumhart Center

Business leaders give Quinlan students some advice on building a career with social impact
Students and mentors alike packed into the Schreiber Center’s Board Room on September 24th to hear insights from corporate social impact leader Nicole Johnson-Scales.
Hidden danger
It's a common problem in older homes, so why is removing lead paint so difficult in Chicago?
Jesuit Colleges & Universities

Loyola hosts the AJCU's first conference for disability support administrators
On October 2-4, Loyola University Chicago hosted an inaugural gathering.
In the news

Crain's Chicago Business takes a look at the economic potential of biodiesel production
They spoke to Biodiesel Lab Manager Zach Waickman.
Finding hope in art
Artist Tonika Johnson discusses her LUMA exhibit, her family's connection with Loyola, and Chicago's future
Eco-Challenge

Calling all Ramblers: Join the Loyola team to make a sustainable impact this October
EcoChallenge.org is powered by Northwest Earth Institute, a sustainability organization.
Quinlan School of Business

Leading a green revolution
Social responsibility and economic value are built into the business student experience.
Quinlan

Women sustainability leaders
Preliminary research suggests that women may be more effective corporate sustainability leaders.
Growing community
Meet alum Savannah Webb who is helping refugees in Chicago return to their agricultural roots.
FACULTY RESEARCH

What's in the water?
For more than 15 years, Tham Hoang has been studying the toxicity of contaminants in water.
Center for the human rights of children

Human impact of climate change
Of the 1.5 million displaced after the Haiti earthquake-nearly 38,000 are still unable to return home.
Opening the floodgates
Over a million Americans have no access to clean running water. Alum George McGraw wants change.
Faculty Research

Sustainability and gender
More female leaders are found in sustainability governance compared to other leadership roles.
CLASS OF 2018

Environmentally engaged
New graduate Olivia Urbanski’s Loyola experience took her from Alaska to Kenya
‘Our common home’
See what Loyola’s Nancy Tuchman, PhD, has to say about Pope Francis's environmental call to action.READ MORE
Research

Taking on invasive species
Reuben Keller, PhD, is taking a new approach to keep invasive species in check.
In St. Peter’s Square
The five-year, cross-campus collaboration Healing Earth earned high honors from the Vatican.
It’s not just bad weather
The keynote speaker for the 2018 Climate Change Conference explains today’s public health crisis.
Pest control
As temperatures rise, Justin Harbison researches how mosquitoes could be the next public health crisis.MORE
Unlocking alternatives
Tapping into new markets while preserving the planet’s resources, alum Jake Nalley is betting on algae.
Testing the waters
Litter might not be the only pollutants in rivers and streams, finds biologist John Kelly.
Where faith meets science
Ecologist and Dean Nancy Tuchman on how Loyola’s Jesuit mission calls for us to restore our future.
Across the University
From the sciences to the humanities, all majors at Loyola find an education in advancing sustainability.
Biology

Re-thinking the human diet
Students find new (yet old) protein sources in insects in the Evolution of the Human Diet course.
Fueling Loyola
See how used cooking oil becomes bus fuel at the Searle Biodiesel Lab—step by step.
Extraordinary Alumni

Their green careers
Six alums show how they put their environmental science degrees to work.
College Magazine

The Top 10
Find out why Loyola was named among the most eco-friendly schools in the country.
Thinking Green

Divert It!
For the third year in a row, Loyola rocks Lolla with its annual composting and recycling efforts.
Climate Change Conference

Climate Change Conference 2018
Begin today: Eight things to know about the future of climate change
Digging up history
Why are students like Bridget Matthews sifting through the past at Loyola's Retreat and Ecology Campus?
The Chicago Tribune

Researchers at the Loyola University Medical Center work to improve the fight against cancer
Deep within the labyrinth of Loyola University Medical Center, scientists are working to improve upon one of the biggest recent breakthroughs in cancer treatment.
An enduring legacy
The Gannon Center for Women and Leadership celebrates a milestone year at Loyola
SCHOOL OF LAW

JD + MD: Meet the alum taking on health disparities affecting minority patients
Bryant Cameron Webb, MD (JD '12), an assistant professor of medicine and health sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, has wanted to be a doctor since age five.
Community service
How local businesses are learning from Quinlan students—and Quinlan students are learning from them
Extraordinary Alumni

What Alaska taught Rosa Aramburo about the challenges of rural health care
Rosa Aramburo (MD ’18) sat in a medevac plane, soaring over the Alaskan wilderness.
Recognition

2014 Faculty Convocation
Hundreds of faculty members turned out September 14 at the Mundelein Center Auditorium for the 2014 Faculty Convocation to celebrate the official opening of the school year. See the official Convocation program and read speeches from the event.
Quinlan School of Business

Alumni and clients bring real-world connections to Stacy Neier Beran's marketing class
Beran’s marketing research course integrates clients into the classroom to give students hands-on experience with real-world research challenges and to provide insights to the client organizations.
U.S. News & World Report

Loyola University Chicago takes 89th in the country in the new 2019 rankings
U.S. News and World Report releases its 2018 ranking of university and colleges.
“Put yourself out there”
Three recent alums share their Loyola Experience: from Welcome Week to graduation and every adventure in between From Welcome Week to graduation to what’s next, three recent alums share their Loyola Experience
Founders’ Dinner

September 12: Celebrate Loyola's signature fundraising event for student scholarships
This year, former Second Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, will join veteran CBS News White House reporter Bill Plante in conversation—before beloved “Sister Jean” Dolores Schmidt, BVM, receives the Spirit of Loyola.
Men's basketball

Coach Porter Moser to be inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall Of Fame
Loyola men’s basketball coach is one of 10 honorees in this year’s class
Extraordinary Alumni

Continuing and Professional Studies: One alumna discusses what drew her to Loyola
Vannessa Brown, VP, Business Operations at GForce Staffing Services, is a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
In the news

Dr. Jennifer Lim-Dunham discusses a Stritch study on understanding thyroid nodules in children
Guidelines could help clinicians choose between invasive diagnostics and watchful waiting.
The right way
Men's basketball coach, Porter Moser, gave incoming Quinlan students his advice for building a strong culture
Niehoff School of Nursing

Why this alum wants legislators to give a nurse a call—before they vote
She recently met an Illinois representative who solely consults physicians with questions about health care legislation.
In the news

New to Loyola: Carla Simonini, PhD, on the start of the Italian American studies program
Leading Italian American studies scholar Carla Simonini, PhD, has been named the inaugural Paul and Ann Rubino Professor in Italian American Studies
School of Law

Creating safer communities: A long career in service continues at Loyola
3L Pete Kalenik is earning a joint degree in law and public policy while balancing a full-time workload as a Chicago police officer and paratrooper in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Stritch

Fourth-year med student Cheyanne Silver captures physician burnout in her art exhibit
At least 42 percent of physicians report feeling burnout, according to a recent survey.
School of Law

Meet the Loyola alum helping taxi drivers navigate loan debt
“Now anyone can become a driver,” said Furqan Mohammed (BA ’08, JD ’12), who quit his job as a commercial litigator at a major Chicago law firm to help these small business owners who were at risk of losing everything.
Chicago Tribune

Loyola alumna and Elgin's new police chief on her decades-long career in law enforcement
In addition to a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Illinois State University, she has completed a master’s degree in criminal justice administration from Loyola University Chicago and is working on a second master’s through the Center For Homeland Defense and Security at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterrey, Calif.
Outgoing classes
How high schools and Arrupe College are working to give Chicago students another option
Stritch

Dermatology department spreads the word about skin care and skin cancer prevention
That was the message that the Stritch School of Medicine’s Department of Dermatology wanted to convey during a special presentation about skin care and skin cancer prevention.
The Step Ahead
Before Commencement, three Arrupe College alumni discuss how the school made an impact
Extraordinary Alumni

Tahera Rahman on becoming the first Muslim woman to wear a hijab on broadcast news
When I was an intern at the Chicago bureau of CBS Evening News, my producer asked me, “If you get your dream job offer and they ask you to take off your hijab, would you be willing to?”
School of Law

Meet Cindy Blackstock, an advocate for child protection and indigenous children’s rights
“At some point, every one of us will come across an opportunity to be part of something bigger than ourselves,” says Blackstock.
STRITCH

Professor Kayhan Parsi on his students' success and Loyola's online bioethics program
Ask Kayhan Parsi, JD, PhD, to reflect on the proudest moment of his career working in bioethics and he won’t cite his own publications or accolades.
Student Success

Women in STEM at Loyola: Meet just two of tomorrow's leaders
Loyola recently ranked seventh for graduating the highest share of female STEM students in the country.
SOAR on campus
Loyola students are making the University safer for nature's cross-continental flyers
SOCCER

Indescribable: From Croatia's World Cup run to one of Quinlan's classrooms
After the Croatian national team lost to France in the World Cup 2018 final, Croatians enthusiastically welcomed the team home to Zagreb.
White House Correspondent
At the New York Times, Katie Rogers (BA ’07) is reporting on a presidency like no other
Bloomberg

School of Law's Christine Chabot weighs in on politics and Supreme Court justices' retirements
Bloomberg’s June Grasso speaks with Christine Chabot, Distinguished Scholar in Residence at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Quinlan School of Business

Colleen Reaney named to Crain's 2018 Chicago's Notable Women in Education list
Colleen Reaney, director of Executive Education at Loyola University Chicago, was named to Crain’s 2018 Chicago's Notable Women in Education list.
Chemistry and Biochemistry

Learn more about Project SEED, the summer program introducing high school students to research
Local high school students are learning what the world of science is about in Loyola’s Chemistry and Biochemistry department.
Immigration

The CHRC, School of Law, and other Jesuit programs react to the newest Executive Order
They join the Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities.
Quinlan School of Business

Thrive in business sustainably? Try taking notes from nature’s 3.8 billion years of survival
Landrum, professor of sustainability management with an appointment in both Quinlan and Loyola’s Institute of Environmental Sustainability, outlines how businesses can learn from nature’s example.
3D PRINTING

Loyola engineering students design models to support nursing students
With the help of industry-standard software, freshmen help solve problems for various campus departments including designing and testing products.
Psychology Today

Taking the time to savor: Learn about Professor Fred Bryant's research on enjoying the moment
Savoring, according to Loyola University psychologist Fred Bryant, is focusing on the good and beautiful in our lives.
Health Sciences

Loyola joins the Institute for Translational Medicine as an affiliate partner
The National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is supporting networks of research institutes with Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA).
Chicago Tribune

DACA recipient and MD-PhD student calls for action from House Speaker Paul Ryan
I had the honor of meeting House Speaker Paul Ryan when we happened to share an airline flight last fall
Mundelein College

Following her passing, learn more about the life and work of Sister Ann Ida Gannon
It is with great sadness and a deep sense of loss that I inform you of the peaceful death of Sister Ann Ida Gannon, BVM, who was both a professor and president (1957-75) at Mundelein College.
FACULTY RESEARCH

Loyola oncologist’s study marks a breakthrough in treating the most common type of breast cancer
Loyola Medicine oncologist Dr. Kathy Albain is a co-author of the study
Leaders in STEM
Meet just a handful of Loyola's female researchers, teachers, and mentors to the next generation
CLASS OF 2018

Thank you for sharing in Loyola's victories on and off the court
Loyola is grateful to all our supporters for sharing in the Ramblers' wins on the court as well as off the court.
Chicago Tribune

A city divided: Read the story behind LUMA's upcoming exhibit about segregation in Chicago
The upcoming multimedia exhibit, “Folded Map,” examines the city’s economic, racial and other types of segregation by bringing together residents from opposite sides of the city.
Defying the odds
Relive the Ramblers' historic 2017-18 season and electrifying March Madness run
Northern Uganda

10 years of changing lives: the big impact of one Stritch alum's small nonprofit
Hunt created a nonprofit organization called Medical Aid to Northern Uganda (MANU) in 2008, in partnership with Father Sam Okori, MD.
Commencement

Avoid construction and find directions to campus for this week's ceremonies
Please note that a developer is undertaking a new construction project scheduled to begin on May 7.
Chicago Tribune

At No. 10: Madonna Della Strada Chapel named one of Chicago's top hidden gems
When you think of lakeshore attractions, you might be thinking “giant Ferris wheel,” instead of “artistically significant house of worship.”
Retreat and Ecology Campus

Bumble bees to turtles: Volunteer to explore and find local species for LUREC's BioBlitz
A BioBlitz is an effort to find as many species of various organisms as possible in a given area over a 24-hour period.
A MODEL OF FAITH

Omer Mozaffar, Loyola’s Muslim chaplain, on how Sister Jean’s compassion impacts campus
Why does the Loyola design work? We embrace faith unapologetically. While Sister Jean is unique, she is more a model than an anomaly, showing that students must be loved. She is a model that others, including myself, follow.
Pediatrics

Stritch assistant professor Hannah Chow on how to talk to children about scary world events
After tragedies such as the Florida school shootings and terrorist attacks, parents and caregivers often grapple with how to talk to their children.
WEEKEND OF EXCELLENCE

Recognizing scholars and creatives: Learn more about last weekend's honors
Loyola will celebrate the achievements of its students at the 8th Annual Weekend of Excellence on April 19-22, 2018.
EARTH WEEK AT LOYOLA

Don't miss out on leaving a greener footprint before the school year ends
Each year—April 22— is a chance to celebrate Earth Day and the gifts provided our planet and nature.
March Madness

Ramblers react: Check out the most memorable quotes from Loyola's players and fans
After 33 years, Loyola University Chicago returned to the March Madness stage.
School of Communication

Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication recognizes Dean Heider
Many aspects signal a good leader: charisma, deliverables, poise, and possibly most importantly, support from those being led.
A moment in history
The 2017-18 men's basketball team will be remembered for much more than a trip to the Final Four
WOLF AND KETTLE DAY

Gallery: Why are Loyola students getting mini Lu wolfs and signing thank-you notes?
On March 28, 2018, Loyola will celebrate its annual Wolf and Kettle Day.
Leading for good

International CEOs and top execs talk about bringing together business and social purpose
Forty-five CEOs and top executives from the U.S., U.K., and Colombia recently spoke at the sold-out Leading for Good conference hosted by the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility.
In the news

Coast to coast: Find out what the media has to say about the Ramblers’ historic season
Ramblers in the News
PLAYER SUCCESS

Students, on and off the court: How Loyola leads the way in graduation success rates
For the past two years, Loyola has sat at the top of the class when it comes to Division I student-athletes.
RAMBLER PRIDE

98 years in the making: Find out why some are calling Sister Jean this year's MVP
Since becoming chaplain of the men’s basketball team in 1996, Sister Jean has shown her dedication to Loyola’s student-athletes above and beyond just their spiritual health.
March Madness

Good Morning America: Sister Jean talks about taking over Twitter and her pre-game prayers
Sister Jean joins the hosts of "GMA"
U.S. News & World Report

Quinlan's MBA continues to be among Chicago's Top 3 part-time programs
Quinlan's part-time MBA program jumped 25 spots in the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.
The Sweet Sixteen
After taking on Tennessee, the Ramblers aren't done making history
Class of 2018

Tears, hugs, and cheers: Stritch's fourth-year medical students celebrate Match Day
The letters include the student’s location and specialty of the residency program where they will train for the next three to seven years.
Men's basketball

Worship, work, win: Sister Jean shows off her Rambler pride to The New York Times
Each prayer begins the same way, with “Good and gracious God.” Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt always makes sure of that.
Ready for Thursday?
Taking the No. 11 seed, the Ramblers will be facing off against Miami for the First Round
Climate Change Conference

It’s not just bad weather
The keynote speaker for next week’s Climate Change Conference explains today’s public health crisis
Extraordinary Alumni

Life of the party: Loyola alumna mixes business with pleasure as CEO of The Revel Group
Psychology and Social Science alumna Britt Whitfield (BA ’04) knows this and literally embodies the phrase “Life of the party.”
Illinois Governor Primary

Twyla Blackmond Larnell on the politics behind one of the most expensive elections in history
Illinois' March 20 primary election is only three weeks away, when voters will determine several key races including governor.
Game of Change

History firsthand: The tournament that forever changed Loyola, and college, basketball
For many, the Game of Change demonstrates the impact of sports, how it brings people together, and how it can create change when those involved challenge the status quo.
Extraordinary Alumni

Life of the party: Loyola alumna mixes business with pleasure as CEO of The Revel Group
Psychology and Social Science alumna Britt Whitfield (BA ’04) knows this and literally embodies the phrase “Life of the party.”
Illinois Governor Primary

Twyla Blackmond Larnell on the politics behind one of the most expensive elections in history
Illinois' March 20 primary election is only three weeks away, when voters will determine several key races including governor.
Game of Change

History firsthand: The tournament that forever changed Loyola, and college, basketball
For many, the Game of Change demonstrates the impact of sports, how it brings people together, and how it can create change when those involved challenge the status quo.
Crain’s Chicago Business

Learn more about Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker's gift in honor of her mother, Audrey G. Ratner
Thanks to the generous gift from Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker (BA ’79) in honor of her mother, Audrey G. Ratner (BSEd ’78), we can support bright, service-oriented students who are called to act.
On campus

Meet just a few of the Loyola veterans and students who serve their country
A military life can be among the most challenging—and rewarding—ways to serve others
Not finished yet
For the first time since 1985, the Ramblers are heading to the NCAA tournament
Looking to history
First-year text author Wil Haygood explains why Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall sets an example for our times
Local Partnerships

Teachable moments: How Loyola students and faculty are working inside Chicago classrooms
Loyola currently has more than 50 partnerships with local schools—including Chicago public schools, Catholic schools, and independent schools.
Business Law Clinic

What can Chicago gain when nonprofits have their own shared office spaces?
Shelley Dunck is the director of the Business Law Clinic at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Washington Post

Stritch's DACA recipients face the final three months of med school and an uncertain future
Rosa Aramburo sailed into her final year of medical school with stellar test scores and high marks from professors.
Loyola Community

Preparation and prevention: Learn about the resources offered in the event of a shooting
From identifying threatening behavior and highlighting responses to an active shooter situation to violence prevention activism and coping with the anxiety such events can incite, Loyola hosts programs and initiatives across its campuses aimed at promoting safety and awareness.
Basketball

Chicago Tribune checks in with Sister Jean before the men’s final home game of the season
Twenty minutes before tipoff in a tunnel leading to the Gentile Arena basketball court, towering Loyola players formed a circle around a 98-year-old nun as she quietly prayed.
Newseum

The Power Shift Project: Jill Geisler to lead the fight against harassment in journalism
When Jill Geisler, the Bill Plante Chair in Leadership and Media Integrity at Loyola University Chicago, took the stage at last month’s Power Shift Summit, she had a sobering message for her fellow journalists.
Coaching Olympic hopefuls
How does alum Kori Ade help her athletes get to the next level? By applying the values she learned at Loyola
The Hill

Center for the Human Rights of Children's director on the impact of immigration laws
There are over 16 million people living in “mix-status” households (with at least one undocumented family member) in the United States.
Lake Shore Campus

Loyola receives cornerstone gift to build a new practice facility from alumnus Allan Norville
The cornerstone gift will support the construction of a new building, which will be named the Alfie Norville Practice Facility in honor of Noville’s late wife, Alfena.
Washington Post

Game of Change: Learn why Loyola's 1962-63 season was about more than a championship
After Saturday afternoon’s 97-75 victory over Missouri State, the Ramblers have a 9-3 record in the Missouri Valley Conference and are 19-5 overall, including a December victory at then-No. 5 Florida.
Chicago Tribune

Biologist Hunter Cole is taking bioluminescent bacteria to a new place: the art world
You might say the intention of BioArt is to help us understand what it means to be alive at a cellular level.
Meet our weekend warriors
Neither geography nor workweek schedules are holding students back in the weekend JD program
Call Congress Campaign

Join Jesuit institutions across the country and have your voice heard on February 1
This is a national campaign, being promoted by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.
Stritch School of Medicine

DACA recipient Cesar Montelongo Hernandez joins Sen. Dick Durbin at the State of the Union
According to a list published by CNN, Cesar will be one of at least 22 DACA recipients invited by members of the U.S. House and Senate to hear President Trump’s speech in-person.
Small Business Outlook Survey

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Quinlan find growing optimism for the city
Small businesses in the Chicago region have growing optimism, plus plans to expand, according to the 2018 Small Business Outlook Survey.
Where the need is greatest
Mary Ann Blackman Noonan (BSN ’64, MSN ’79) looks back on a 53-year career as a nurse and educator
College of Arts and Sciences

Loyola joins institutions across the country to address disparities in STEM education
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is supporting the project, known as SEMINAL: Student Engagement in Mathematics through an Institutional Network for Active Learning, with a $3 million, five-year grant.
School of Law

Loyola’s leadership in competition law and policy expands with inaugural chair
Spencer Weber Waller has been named Loyola’s inaugural Justice John Paul Stevens Chair in Competition Law
FACULTY RESEARCH

Gender roles and globalization: Katherine Sredl, PhD, is researching capitalism's impact in Croatia Do men and women experience globalization differently? Katherine Sredl is finding out
Globalization leads to massive cultural change, including in gender roles and consumer needs.
Finding blessings
Following her breast cancer diagnosis, alumna Kay Metres wanted to share the insights from her road to recovery
A new approach
Niehoff's ABSN program is meeting a nursing shortage head on—with a new path to earn a degree
A New Start

In 1970, Jay Woolf left college to support his family, and 40 years later, he earned his degree
Jay Woolf (BA ’16) was one course shy of graduating from Loyola when he stepped away to spend more time with his wife and soon-to-be-born son. That was in 1970.
Fulbright Scholarship

January marks the start of Quinlan Professor Arup Varma's five-month study in India
Born and raised in India, Varma will study the performance management of expatriates.
Martin Luther King’s legacy in 2018
Meet civil rights activist Adrienne Y. Bailey before she delivers the MLK Celebration keynote address
Make it an entrepreneurial new year
Quinlan's clinical professor April Lane gives five tips for up-and-coming visionaries
Chicago Tribune

Now playing: Loyola student Audrey Anderson in the Lookingglass Theatre's latest production
Review: 'Hard Times' at Lookingglass a chance to escape to the circus
Living simply
A simple question holds much more complicated feelings after a year spent serving others
Quinlan in Chicago

Marketing students found new experiences and advice from global leaders and innovators
Quinlan Marketing Research students gained valuable experience and created great memories as volunteers at Chicago Ideas Week 2017.
Time's Up

Get to know the alumna and activist who joined Laura Dern at the Golden Globes
So who is Laura Dern's date to the 2018 Golden Globes? Mónica Ramírez fights for the rights of farm workers around the world.
Scratching the surface
As her final semester approaches, physical chemistry student Rachel Farber reflects on what makes Loyola different
School of Communication

Sexual misconduct in the newsroom: Jill Geisler to lead discussions with industry experts in DC
“The Power Shift Summit” will be a high-level gathering of invited leaders across journalism and the media industry that will focus on sexual misconduct in newsrooms and how to create meaningful and sustainable change.
Microbiology and Immunology

Francis Alonzo, PhD, is researching new, better treatments to fight an often deadly infection
How can Staphylococcus aureus transform itself from harmless bacterium into one that can completely avoid our immune system and resist usual antibiotic treatment?
Public Health Sciences

Fighting obesity: Loyola's Lara Dugas talks research on the Science Vs. podcast
We’ve always been told to get off the couch and stop eating junk food if you want to lose weight – but is the obesity epidemic that simple?
Center for Urban Research and Learning

Homelessness in Chicago: Since 1996, CURL's projects have helped shine a light
Since launching in 1996 at Loyola, CURL has partnered with community leaders across Chicagoland to research the issues affecting local communities, including inequality, domestic violence, criminal justice, as well as employment.
HISTORY

Retiring after 40 years, Elliot Lefkovitz, PhD, leaves behind a legacy of dedication
For Elliot Lefkovitz, PhD, sharing the history of the Holocaust involves not just the Jewish victims and survivors but those who intervened and rescued people.
A look back at 2017
From quiet moments to stadium events, we look back at our favorite images of the past 12 months
Niehoff

Healthy aging at home: New research is trying to offer better resources for Edgewater
A new joint study by Loyola faculty and community leaders aims to provide better resources to help aging residents of Edgewater remain in their homes and communities
Our home for the holidays
See the many ways Loyola students are coming together to celebrate
Faculty Expert

This one's for the procrastinators: five gift-giving rules for all of your relationships
We’re at the height of gift giving season, and picking out the “right” gift can be easy for some while others find it burdensome.
Men’s Basketball

After another win, it’s officially time to get to know this year’s Ramblers
Loyola-Chicago basketball 101: Get to know the Ramblers, the team that upset Florida
College of Arts and Sciences

Alum Britt Whitfield named one of this year's 40 under 40 by Crain's Chicago Business
It was Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, and Britt Whitfield “felt like everything in my life was riding on a baseball game.”
Quinlan School of Business

The Baumhart Center discusses three ways to integrate business and social purpose
Nearly 150 business leaders explored the concept of “social business” at the November Leading Business for Good breakfast hosted by Quinlan’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility.
What factors into home?
Peter Rosenblatt, director of Urban Studies, is researching the policies behind urban and public housing
Ramblers

65-59: The men's basketball team just upset a top-five team for the first time in 33 years
None of Loyola's current players were alive the last time the Ramblers upset a top-5 team.
It's not just about a house
During Alternative Break Immersion trips, students are building relationships with a community and each other
Chicago Tonight

Stritch students discuss their lives without legislation like the Dream Act
Arreola is pursuing an M.D. at the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in the Chicago suburb of Maywood.
Faculty Expert

Just in time for the holidays: four shortcuts for gift giving
Relative prosperity combined with natural generosity motivates us to remember and give to those we value and love this holiday season.
School of Law

Loyola University Chicago to launch the Curt and Linda Rodin Center for Social Justice
Communities in need of critical legal services in such areas as health care, education, and criminal justice will benefit from a new center at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Law thanks to the generosity of alumnus Curt Rodin (JD ’75) and his wife, Linda Rodin.
The center of a community
From dancing to coding, the classes offered by this year's Martyrs Award recipient are having an impact on everyone
Chicago Tonight

Stritch's Dr. Richard Cooper explains how new blood pressure guidelines can save lives
New Blood Pressure Guidelines a ‘Signal to Take Action’
The Chicago Tribune

The Valentine brothers are making their mark on the Ramblers...as well as the Bulls
Drew Valentine, 26, joined Denzel, 23, in Chicago when Loyola hired him in June as an assistant coach. Denzel, averaging 10.3 points off the bench in his second season with the Bulls, pops over to Ramblers practices.
Quinlan School of Business

A leading social entrepreneur engages business students in a conversation to build change
Students from across the Quinlan School of Business engaged in a lively and interactive dialogue with leading social entrepreneur Mark Hanis as part of a leadership conversation series hosted by the Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility.
A Voice for the Voiceless
Social justice sits at the heart of alumna Sister Norma S. Pimentel’s life work
Leadership, Scholarship, Service
Meet the 14 students who took home a President's Medallion for their work in—and out of—the classroom
Ignatian Heritage Month

Meet a powerful force for change in Chicago's West Town neighborhood
Musick is the residential services coordinator at the Open Door Youth Shelter in the West Town neighborhood of Chicago, part of the Night Ministry.
Women in STEM

Girls Who Code: Loyola launches its first chapter of the ceiling-shattering nonprofit
Loyola’s Girls Who Code chapter aims to provide a space for young women to learn, teach, and explore coding in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Ignatian Heritage Month

When an earthquake struck in Nepal, Andrew Trotter (MD ’07) aided the response
For Andrew Trotter (MD ’07), medicine has always been a global experience. After his first year at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine, Trotter volunteered in India and later on spent one rotation in Bolivia.
School of Law

Meet the PROLAW alumni fighting to improve law and order around the globe
Anyone who thinks ‘making the world a better place’ sounds like a romantic, utopian goal should take a look at Zeeshan Ali Tahir’s (LLM ’15) resume.
“One day”
Alumna Theresa Dear's mantra carried her through foster care to a life of giving back
President Trump and the Press

Join Industry experts to talk journalism, media literacy, and the fight against disinformation
On November 8, Loyola faculty and other industry experts are sitting down to discuss the topic that’s been dominating the news for more than a year: President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with the press and political journalists.
Extraordinary Alumni

Stritch alum develops new drug to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
The field of pediatric neurology is changing, and Stritch alum Dr. Edward Kaye (BS ’71, MD ’75) is leading the charge.
Physics

Lecturer Sherita Moses, PhD, invented and patented a new breast cancer fighting drug
For Sherita Moses, PhD, the battle against breast cancer is deeply personal.
Quinlan

Professor Ellen Landgraf is researching anti-fraud measures in local governments
How is a government official in Dixon, Illinois, able to embezzle $54 million over a 20-year period? According to Quinlan professor Ellen Landgraf, massive thefts like this could have been prevented.
HRSA Grant

Niehoff receives $1.4 million to address one of the most pressing needs in medicine today
One of the most pressing shortages in medicine today is in the field of primary care, where many people get treatment and management of chronic diseases. A new two-year, $1.4 million grant given to the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing aims to help close the primary gap, particularly in rural and undeserved communities.
Origin of a solar system
Loyola chemist Martina Schmeling is working with NASA to help unlock longstanding mysteries about our world
FACULTY RESEARCH

Child's play: Two psychology professors are studying how to get children interested in STEM
Loyola psychology professors Catherine Haden, PhD, and Perla Gámez, PhD, recently received a nearly $740,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to better understand how children learn and develop an interest in the STEM fields.
The Ethics of Care
Stritch's Mark Kuczewski, PhD, is taking on the dilemmas that health care professionals grapple with every day
School of Social Work

A joint study is just the start of addressing the challenges military men and women face
Those difficulties—which include high rates of unemployment, homelessness, and suicide—are outlined in “The State of the American Veteran: The Chicagoland Veterans Study,” a joint survey by Loyola University Chicago and the University of Southern California.
Emsi/Wall Street Journal

Nearly half: Loyola ranks among the nation's top 10 schools for female students in STEM
Read the results of a joint study between Emsi, a data analytics and advising firm, and The Wall Street Journal.
Evolutionary Studies
Professor Sushma Reddy is earning a reputation for groundbreaking research in and outside the lab
Faculty Research

Biology Professor Sushma Reddy discovers new bird species
Evolutionary biologist Dr. Sushma Reddy leads pioneering discovery of new bird species
Chicago Tribune

In the face of tragedy, what exactly is humor’s role?
Professor Gini is the co-founder and former associate editor of Business Ethics Quarterly, the Journal of the Society for Business Ethics.
Dream Act of 2017

Speak up, be heard, and take part in this week’s letter-writing events for the Dream Act
Loyola is launching a letter-writing campaign to encourage the passing of the Dream Act of 2017. All Loyola students are invited to send a message to their local U.S. Representative or Senator.
FACULTY RESEARCH

Education and law faculty are working together to end the “cradle-to-prison” pipeline
Finding research showing the consequences of suspensions and expulsions isn’t difficult. The role of discipline in the school-to-prison pipeline has become a national talking point for educators and legislators. There is, however, limited data showing schools what might work better.
Crain’s Chicago Business

Dean Kevin Stevens: Anti-immigrant sentiments are affecting Quinlan’s MBA program
Last week, Kevin Stevens, dean of the Quinlan School of Business, spoke with Crain's Chicago Business about international applications to its MBA program.
Seeing crime in a new light
When Professor Arthur J. Lurigio (PhD ’84) was robbed at gunpoint, he started on a path to better understand victims' trauma
Alumni STORIES

Taking the elevator to the top
A chance conversation in an elevator, along with a strong foundation in marketing research, helped Maria Handberg (JFRC Fall ’11, BA ’13) become one of the top young professionals in her field
Teaching in conversation
Héctor García Chávez is helping students expand their horizons and learn from the world around them
Fine and Performing Arts

Loyola's dance students are taking inspiration from Joan of Arc and a legendary piece of modern art
Student dancers will showcase an original work inspired by Martha Graham’s Seraphic Dialogue at LUMA in October.
Quinlan

From Shanghai to Chicago
The 2017 business graduate and native of Shanghai struggled in her first semesters at Loyola. But at the beginning of her junior year, something connected for her. She realized that she had to make a change and decided to recommit herself to school.
ALUMNI VOICES

A visit to the country: To get a true picture of China, take the road less traveled
The countryside filled my window as we left the busy metropolis of Nanjing. My neck began to ache as the ride wore on, but I couldn’t stop watching the varied drama of the landscape. My friend Jacob Miller and I first traveled in China during our junior year at Loyola while studying abroad at the Beijing Center. The fall after our graduation from Loyola, we returned to China to continue searching for a full and honest picture of life there.
HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF

Two nursing alums reflect on what they learned helping those in crisis
After Hurricane Harvey ravaged Houston, recent Loyola University Chicago graduates Joshua Torrence and Alex Yang felt compelled to help the people of southeast Texas.
Receiving a stronger mission
Loyola announces a $6 million gift benefiting Arrupe students and graduates
What's in the water?
IES' Tham Hoang is working to make rivers and lakes near and far safer for their inhabitants
BREAKING THE CYCLE

Alum Ken Cygan is helping give the inmates at DuPage County Jail a new lease on life
Ken Cygan (BA ’07) never planned on spending his free time volunteering with a jail ministry. That’s slightly ironic, since he’s a planning specialist.
See the world differently
With more than 150 study abroad programs to choose from, Loyola students will have no problem finding the perfect one
STUDENT SUCCESS

Even as a senior, Nicole Becker is getting the most out of a strong professional network
With the help of her network, she spent the summer in Chicago as an intern at Aon, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement, and health solutions in the world. W
Extraordinary Alumni

After battling cancer, alum Kelly LaFramboise looks back at her life's unexpected path
In 2007, LaFramboise and her husband, Jamie, packed up their lives and kids— then ages 10, 7, and 4—and made the move to Loyola, setting their family “on a whole different course,” LaFramboise says.
The overnight class
This September, students in Timothy Gilfoyle's class will experience a Loyola tradition, the Midnight Bike Ride
INTERNSHIPS

One student traveled to Africa to help take care of the last of its kind
Meet Sudan, the world's last living northern white male rhino, and the Loyola student who helped take care of him One student traveled to Africa to help take care of the world's last READ MORE
Call to action

Senator Dick Durbin shows his support for DACA students at the Stritch School of Medicine
The U.S. senator urged Congress to pass the Dream Act before DACA ends in six months
From Shanghai to Chicago
The 2017 business graduate and native of Shanghai struggled in her first semesters at Loyola. But at the beginning of her junior year, something connected for her. She realized that she had to make a change and decided to recommit herself to school.
Call to action

Loyola President Jo Ann Rooney reaffirms the University’s commitment to DACA students
Loyola President Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD, reaffirms the University’s commitment to a community based in hope, faith, and service—and to the extraordinary group of students affected by the decision ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
First week in review
As the new school year is well underway, take a look at the photos our students captured
IN THE NEWS

President Jo Anne Rooney and Quinlan Dean Kevin Stevens named to Crain's 2017 Who's Who in Chicago list
The directory names the movers and shakers in Chicago business.
Quinlan

Dean Kevin Stevens named to Crain's 2017 Who's Who in Chicago list
For the second time, Stevens is recognized as one of Chicago's movers and shakers by Crain's Chicago Business.READ MORE
Home sweet Loyola
It's the first week of classes and the first week in residence halls
STUDENT SUCCESS

Business undergrads partnered with GE Transportation and provided invaluable insights
After analyzing 14 million rows of data, Quinlan undergraduate students made two important discoveries for GE Transportation (GET) – discoveries that will help the company return its train engines back to service in significantly less time.
Alumni Expert

Good investments
Investing your money in line with your morals can make a real difference in the world—and still benefit your bottom line
Fulbright Scholar

Quinlan's Maciek Nowak spent six months in Poland, and it was time put to good use
Fulbright Scholar and associate professor Maciek Nowak recently returned from Poland, where he spent six months working alongside faculty at the Warsaw School of Economics to improve the logistics network of the Polish Post.

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