About The Office of Global and Community Engagement

Office of Global and Community Engagement (OGCE)

Global and local engagement are interwoven as foundational aspects of Jesuit education. At Loyola, these areas of engagement come together under one office to align with that tradition.

The Office of Global and Community Engagement is home to 11 centers, offices, and programs, including Loyola’s global center in Rome. Global Engagement, Community Engagement, and the Fellowship Office support outreach efforts across these centers, offices, and programs.

About OGCE • Travel Resources • Loyola Rome Calendar • Forum on Global Affairs • Virtual Global Education • International Partner Visits

News, Events, and Initiatives

International Education Week

November 16-20th, 2026

Global Engagement will kick off International Education Week with a Loyola Rome Alumni Panel followed by a faculty and staff reception, and culminating in our biggest event of the year, Global Fest. Global Fest invites all students to learn more about international opportunities, global engagement at Loyola, and hear from keynote speaker Professor Emeritus of Loyola, member of the Board of the Chicago Chapter of the Fulbright Association and a member of the Fulbright Mentoring Committee - Marilyn Susman, Ph.D

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Loyola Rome & Study Abroad Office

Summer & Fall Rome Applications Now Open

All other applications open December 1st

Loyola Rome applications for Summer and Fall are now open! With dozens of classes onsite throughout Rome, internship opportunities, and experiential learning credits, Loyola Rome is an immersive global education at your fingertips. Consider one of our faculty-led study abroad programs in summer and apply early! Applications for all other study abroad programs will open in early December. Browse our searchable database or schedule a meeting with one of our advisors in Navigate to learn more. Admissions decisions are rolling, so apply as soon as possible.

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June 22, 2025

U.S. Department of State Alert

On June 22, 2025, The U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert advising U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. Loyola actively monitors safety and security situations through a variety of channels including the DOS and our required international insurance provider, Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). Travelers should review any travel advisories and destination specific alerts relevant to their travel plans before and while abroad to ensure they are informed on recommended safety precautions.

AI in a Globalized World Forum series

Towards Responsible AI: Challenges and Strategies Webinar

Please join us on June 9th at 12 PM CDT for Towards Responsible AI: Challenges and Strategies, a panel discussion moderated by Joe Vukov. New AI applications present incredible opportunities but also raise pressing social and ethical challenges. Jesuit, Catholic institutions are well-positioned to address these challenges. This panel of experts from Jesuit institutions therefore, explores not only the challenges posed by AI, but also strategies for developing, guiding, and governing AI in responsible ways.