Features

PROLAW alumni are 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. Tahir has advocated for children’s access to health care alongside a humanitarian organization.
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Immigration law

The defenders
Behind the heavily secured walls of a Louisiana detention center, Loyola students navigated the complexities of immigration law to help people facing deportationREAD MORE
In Michelangelo's footsteps
Jyl Bonaguro (BA '98) brings her artistic vision to life with a hammer and a chiselREAD MORE
Cybersecurity

Is your privacy at risk?
Computer science professor Eric Chan-Tin explains how hackers steal your data and how to protect yourself.READ MORE
Chicago

Local talent
In iconic locations across the city of Chicago, you'll find Loyola alumni hard at workREAD MORE
Exercise Science

Making the most of your workout
Professor Stephanie Wilson offers some tips to consider before heading to the gym.
History

A new look at the murder of Emmett Till
History professor Elliot Gorn explains how the story of a racially charged crime and a grieving mother's reaction still resonate today.READ MORE
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Defending the freedom of the press
Mexican journalist Sanjuana Martinez is committed to reporting the truth, even when it may put her own life in danger.
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Ministry

Keeping the faith behind bars
Father Peter Breslin, S.J., brings a message of hope and conversion to the incarcerated in Lake County.READ MORE
Stritch School of Medicine

'We made it this far. We will be doctors.'
They were the first undocumented students to openly attend the first medical school in the country to accept applicants with DACA status. And now they are one step closer to achieving their dreams.READ MORE
Campus Ministry

The Jesuit next door
Over his 40 years at Loyola, Jerry Overbeck, S.J., has formed lasting relationships with generations of alumni
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Taking faith and justice coast to coast
Sister Simone Campbell talks about the importance of getting involved in the political process and spreading the social justice message through "Nuns on the Bus"
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Environmental Sustainability

What's in the water?
Researcher Tham Hoang is working to make rivers and lakes from Vietnam to Chicago safer for their inhabitants—and for us
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College of Arts and Sciences

Rise of the machines
Advances in artificial intelligence could change the way we work in the not-so-distant future
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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
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Podcasting

Podcast your voice
Social work professor Jonathan Singer shares his secrets to developing a successful podcast
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Study Abroad

Giving students a global view
Loyola University Chicago is among the top producers of Gilman Scholars, helping students with financial need find a way to study abroad
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Faculty Research

Seeking the origin of our solar system
Since 2009, Loyola chemist Martina Schmeling has been working with space samples to help unlock longstanding mysteries about our world
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Arrupe College

Setting up African American students for success
A new mentorship program is helping Arrupe College students get ahead
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College of Arts and Sciences

Seeing crime in a new light
Being robbed at gunpoint opened my eyes to one of the most critical needs in our response to crime: healing the lasting emotional wounds experienced by victims
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Civil Discourse

Crossing the political divide
Can Republicans and Democrats work together? Two Congressional representatives suggest there is still hope for bipartisanship.
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Q&A

A conversation with Wil Haygood
An acclaimed author shares his thoughts on race in America, freedom of the press, and seeing his work turned into a Hollywood film
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Health

We are what we eat
Changing the way we think about food may be the key ingredient to improving the health of local communities
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Stritch School of Medicine

Gun violence: It’s a public health issue
Treating victims of violent crime can be a strain on the resources of a hospital's emergency room. So why don't we treat it the same as other health concerns?
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Stritch School of Medicine

The art of healing
Alumna Emily Obringer (MD '11) has taken a hands-on approach to improving community health in Maywood.
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Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Healthy aging at home
A new study aims to help people in Edgewater age well without leaving their homes and communities
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Institute of Pastoral Studies

The surprising blessings of breast cancer
Alumna Kay Metres (BA ’87) offers the insights she gained from her battle with, and recovery from, breast cancer
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School of Law

Keeping the peace
Loyola law professor—and son of a police officer—Stephen Rushin offers his insight on the need for greater police accountability
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Stritch School of Medicine

Anatomy of an M1
First-year students often arrive at med school having heard plenty of horror stories about the intense amount of work ahead. But what is life really like for an M1? We asked four past and present Stritch students to share their experiences.READ MORE
Alumni Voices

From refugee to Rambler
I survived the war in Bosnia, left behind my homeland, and started a new life in America—but that was only the beginning
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Niehoff School of Nursing

Your neighborhood nurse
For more than three decades, Niehoff students have been gaining experience outside the classroom—and transforming lives in the local community
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Civil Discourse

Changing the conversation
As heated arguments between opposing parties have become the norm in an ever-polarized society, Loyola faculty are helping students bring back a little civility
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Arrupe College

First class
Two years ago, Arrupe College welcomed a group of students to be the pioneers of a new model in Jesuit education. Now, those students are ready to take their education to the next level.
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Setting the world on fire
How my grandfather’s Ignatian-inspired ignition helped to fan the flames of the sustainability movement
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Alumni Spotlight

It's never too soon to think about college
Alumna Clarisse Mendoza is getting an early start on preparing the next generation of college students
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Health Sciences

Today’s research, tomorrow’s cure
Loyola's Center for Translational Research and Education has already been home to breakthroughs in the lab that could have significant benefits for patients
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College of Arts and Sciences

The long and winding road
Twenty years after leaving Cuba as political refugees, a mother and daughter take the next step as members of the Class of 2017
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Student-Alumni Connections

Super connector
A new online platform is helping students tap into an incredible resource for career advice: Loyola's vast network of alumni
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Quinlan School of Business

The art of marketing
Quinlan School of Business senior Anna Tonarely found a perfect internship for refining her marketing skills at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art
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School of Law/School of Education

Suspending discipline
Punishments that remove students from school can do more harm than good. Two Loyola professors are working to find a more positive approach
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College of Arts and Sciences

The long goodbye
One culture’s unique rituals for the dead have a lot to teach us about life
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College of Arts and Sciences

Formula for success
Barbara Skrzypeck felt right at home working alongside some of the world's leading scientists in Switzerland
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Service learning

Reaching across cultures
Service overseas gives students a broad view of the world around them
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School of Education

Teachable moments
Inside classrooms at schools on Chicago’s North Side, Loyola students and faculty are helping to advance education—and learning valuable lessons in the process
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Mission and Identity

Man with a mission
James Prehn, S.J., is keeping a keen focus on Loyola's Jesuit mission
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Niehoff School of Nursing

Better health through Bollywood dance
A cultural tradition may be the key to combating obesity in Asian Indian teen girls
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Stritch School of Medicine

Cancer’s biggest enemy
For nearly two decades, Richard Pazdur (MD '76) has been the country’s key figure in approving new cancer treatments, but when his wife was diagnosed with the dreaded disease his job took on a whole new meaning
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School of Law

The journey back
With new transitional housing, Life After Innocence reintegrates the exonerated into the world outside prison
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Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

The shopper's dilemma
Eating healthy starts with picking the right foods from grocery store shelves, but what if there are no grocery stores to be found?
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John Felice Rome Center

Digging in to Italy
From archaeological digs to wine tasting, students get a true experience of Italian history and culture
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Student outreach

More than kids play
Loyola students and local teens have found a perfect way to spend Friday nights
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School of Education

The teachers' assistant
A unique partnership brings together the work of Loyola students, local authors, and teachers across the state
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Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Mobilizing health care
Nursing student Tiffany Vuong (’17) is getting a global education in providing quality care
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Leadership

Loyola's new leader
Jo Ann Rooney, JD, LLM, EdD, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for education to her role as the University’s 24th president
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Alumni voices

Leap, and your life will appear
Taking risks in life can be daunting, but it can also open up a sea of opportunity
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Arrupe College

Achievable. Accessible. Affordable.
Arrupe College is opening doors to higher education for local students from under-served communities
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Stritch School of Medicine

Finding a life’s work
Kamaal Jones works to increase health awareness among African American men on Chicago's South Side
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School of Communication

A West Coast view on Chicago’s communities
After forging his expertise in issues of urban justice in Los Angeles, George Villanueva brings his unique perspective to Loyola’s School of Communication
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College of Arts and Sciences

Making responsible choices—both near and far
From migration to meal choices, theologian Tisha Rajendra explores the morality of decision making
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Centers of Excellence

Where campus meets community
For 20 years, Loyola’s Center for Urban Research and Learning has built lasting partnerships that have led to impactful social change
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Intern profile

Ready for takeoff
History major Michelle King is exploring space through a summer internship at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
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Campus ministry

Taking it to the streets
For students in Loyola's Labre Ministry, helping people who are homeless begins with a simple 'hello'
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College of Arts and Sciences

The power of resilience
Noni Gaylord-Harden finds that resilience can do amazing things for youth struggling in difficult environments
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Sustainability

Global challenges, global solutions
Jesuit institutions worldwide have collaborated on Healing Earth, an online textbook tackling modern ecological issues
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On campus

Voices of change
Like generations before them, today’s Loyola students continue a tradition of activism on campus
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School of Education

Lessons in justice
Seungho Moon focuses on promoting social justice and equity through curriculum studies
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Athletics

A winning combination
For Loyola’s student athletes, success in sports is outscored only by achievements in the classroom
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Stritch School of Medicine

Taking a healthier position
Maywood Fine Arts offers professor Amy Luke a forum for promoting nutrition and healthy living
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Ignatian Heritage

An old-school approach to a modern challenge
Some wise words from St. Ignatius on 'dealing with others' might be just the advice we need in today's political climate
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LUMA

An intimate portrait of Alzheimer’s
An artist's work offers a unique look inside the mind of someone suffering from a debilitating disease
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Retreat & Ecology Campus

Choose good food
Scott Commings, former executive chef at the Retreat and Ecology Campus, discusses the benefits of seasonal produce and local connections
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College of Arts and Sciences

The tooth of the matter
Paleoanthropologist Juliet Brophy studies teeth to help identify early human ancestors
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College of Arts and Sciences

Talking trash
Biology professor Timothy Hoellein studies garbage in the Chicago River and its effects
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Alumni Voices

How one Loyola professor helped me transform my writing
Sometimes it only takes one class—or one special teacher—to change a student's life
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Veteran Student Services

Loyola helps veterans ease transition to college life
A new University course for veteran students helps them address the unique challenges of going from the military to the classroom
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Loyola University Chicago

Features

Immigration law

Cybersecurity

Chicago

Exercise Science

History

5 Questions With..

Ministry

Stritch School of Medicine

Campus Ministry

5 Questions With...

Environmental Sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

Alumni Expert

Podcasting

Study Abroad

Faculty Research

Arrupe College

College of Arts and Sciences

Civil Discourse

Q&A

Health

Stritch School of Medicine

Stritch School of Medicine

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Institute of Pastoral Studies

School of Law

Stritch School of Medicine

Alumni Voices

Niehoff School of Nursing

Civil Discourse

Arrupe College

Alumni Spotlight

Health Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Student-Alumni Connections

Quinlan School of Business

School of Law/School of Education

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Service learning

School of Education

Mission and Identity

Niehoff School of Nursing

Stritch School of Medicine

School of Law

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

John Felice Rome Center

Student outreach

School of Education

Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Leadership

Alumni voices

Arrupe College

Stritch School of Medicine

School of Communication

College of Arts and Sciences

Centers of Excellence

Intern profile

Campus ministry

College of Arts and Sciences

Sustainability

On campus

School of Education

Athletics

Stritch School of Medicine

Ignatian Heritage

LUMA

Retreat & Ecology Campus

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Alumni Voices