Neighborhood Initiatives
Neighborhood Initiatives
Serving as the administration’s community connection, the office encourages internal and external relationships that strengthen Loyola’s role as an Anchor Institution; promoting opportunities to strategically and intentionally use our human, financial, and spiritual resources to improve quality of life for Chicagoland residents, especially those most historically marginalized in our communities.
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“Ignite the Conversation" Sparks Dialogue on Public Investment in Chicago
On May 6, Loyola's Institute for Racial Justice (IRJ) hosted a thought-provoking Ignite the Conversation dinner, bringing together a curated group of 35 researchers, community leaders, and funders to discuss the crucial question: "Who benefits from public investment in Chicago—and who gets left behind?" Designed as an open, nonjudgmental forum, the event fostered a learning environment for participants to explore the role of public finance in shaping the city’s future.
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Loyola Welcomes Pope Leo XIV
Catholics around the world watched with excitement at the election of a new pope. In a historic moment for the Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost emerged as Pope Leo XIV, the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first-ever U.S.-born pontiff. As a Jesuit, Catholic university, Loyola University Chicago joins the global celebration with prayer, hope, and pride—and reflects on deep spiritual and cultural connections to the papacy and the Church. “Loyola University Chicago joins with Chicago and the global Church in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago and the first North American to be elected pope,” said Loyola President Mark C. Reed, EdD. “We offer our prayers and support as he leads the Church forward and strengthens its mission of peace, love, and service.”
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Edgewater Castle FC to Host Home Matches at Loyola Chicago's Hoyne Field this Summer
Edgewater Castle FC (ECFC), a dynamic semi-professional community soccer club based on Chicago's north side, is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its home matches at Loyola University Chicago's Hoyne Field this summer! With ticket prices set at just $12.50 for adults and $5 for children, it's an ideal outing for families eager to immerse themselves in the excitement of live soccer. Edgewater Castle FC is deeply committed to providing equitable access to soccer for players and supporters of all ages and backgrounds. The club ensures that players can compete without financial barriers, embodying its inclusive ethos.
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