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  • Message from the President

    Loyola Joins Atlantic 10 Conference

    November 16, 2021: Dr. Rooney announces that Loyola has accepted an invitation to join the Atlantic 10 Conference effective July 1, 2022. The A-10 is a 14-university, 21-sport league that is universally hailed as one of the best conferences in the country.READ MORE

  • Welcoming Our New Vice President for Student Development: Keith M. Champagne, PhD

    November 1, 2021: Dear Loyola Community, We are excited to announce that Keith M. Champagne, PhD, is joining Loyola University Chicago as our new vice president for student development. Dr. Champagne is a seasoned leader in academia who stood out among the applicants we interviewed for his student-centered vision that has helped institutions create a sense of place, purpose, and belonging for students and others within the campus community.READ MORE

  • Update on Strategic Plan Process and New Role for Dean Goutham Menon

    October 25, 2021 - Dear Loyola Community, As we achieve the midpoint of our fall semester, this is an exciting and opportune time to update you on our progress with Loyola University Chicago's Strategic Plan and next steps in working with University leaders to shape key performance indicators and prepare for the plan's effective implementation.

  • Advancing Loyola's Commitment to a More Sustainable World

    October 14, 2021: Dear Loyola Community, We are pleased to share that Loyola University Chicago’s new Sustainable Investment Policy was recently approved by the Board of Trustees and Loyola senior leadership, furthering the University’s commitment to sustainability and addressing the ongoing global climate crisis.READ MORE

  • Loyola's Land Acknowledgment Statement

    October 7, 2021: As Loyola University Chicago celebrates its 150th Anniversary, we have a deepened awareness of and respect for the people and history that long preceded us on the lands where our campuses now sit. Over the past two years, we have engaged in a communal process of discernment toward action to develop a University-wide Land Acknowledgment. Ahead of Indigenous People’s Day, we are grateful and humbled to share with the community the University’s approved Land Acknowledgement Statement.READ MORE
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    Announcing Loyola’s First Vice President of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    September 28, 2021: Dear Campus Community, After the completion of a successful search process, I am proud to announce Loyola University Chicago’s first Vice President of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Dominique Jordan Turner.READ MORE

  • Welcome Back, Ramblers!

    August 31, 2021: Dear Loyolans, If you could bottle the excitement of our return to campus this year in one event, it might be the Cheer Tunnel at New Student Convocation on the Lake Shore Campus.READ MORE

  • Remembering Jerry Harkness

    Read President Jo Ann Rooney's message on the passing of Loyola basketball legend and civil rights pioneer Jerry Harkness.

  • A Message From Dr. Rooney

    After five thrilling, demanding, and inspiring years leading our remarkable and resilient institution and over 14 years as a University president, I am announcing this will be my last year as President of Loyola University Chicago. LEARN MORE

  • Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Campus Starts August 1

    July 16, 2021: Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Loyola University Chicago is committed to creating a healthy and clean campus environment as part of the Jesuit value of cura personalis, or care for the whole person. On August 1, we will become a smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free university in recognition of the health risks associated with tobacco. We are proud to join 22 other Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. in being smoke free. READ MORE

  • 117th Annual Meeting of Membership

    President Rooney joined Governor Pritzker, Mayor Lightfoot, and Chicago business leaders June 17 at the 117th Annual Meeting of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to offer perspectives on the region’s resilience through the pandemic and the role of higher education in strengthening Chicago’s economic future. WATCH VIDEO
  • Message from the President

    Margaret Callahan Named Provost

    June 23, 2021: Margaret Callahan, CRNA, PhD, FNAP, FAAN, has agreed to serve up to a two-year term as Provost of Loyola University Chicago. Read moreREAD MORE
  • Message from the President

    Loyola's Strategic Plan Approval and Next Steps

    June 8, 2021: Dear Loyolans, I am excited to share the news that, last week, Loyola University Chicago's Board of Trustees approved and endorsed the Strategic Plan for our University. With its overarching theme, To The Greater Good, the plan empowers us to strengthen our mission and blaze bold paths toward greater understanding, wider justice, equitable societies, and a more sustainable world.READ MORE
  • Community Message

    Transition in the Office of the Provost

    May 27, 2021: Norberto Grzywacz, PhD, will transition from his position as provost and chief academic officer of Loyola University Chicago to focus on his research and academic interests at the University. Effective immediately, Michael Kaufman, vice provost for academic strategy and dean of the School of Law, will serve as acting provost and chief academic officer until he transitions to his new role as dean of the School of Law at Santa Clara University this summer.READ MORE

  • In Gratitude to Faculty and Staff

    May 7, 2021: Dr. Rooney says thank you to faculty and staff for supporting students through an academic year full of historic challenges.READ MORE

  • Becoming a Smoke-, Tobacco-, and Vape-Free University

    May 4, 2021: Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, We are pleased to announce that Loyola University Chicago will become smoke-free, tobacco-free, and vape-free effective August 1, 2021.READ MORE

  • In Appreciation of Student Government

    As we near the end of the Spring 2021 semester in a year when we have been largely remote, President Rooney highlights some of the important accomplishments of the Student Government of Loyola Chicago (SGLC) and expresses her gratitude for their work across the University and community.READ MORE
  • Anti-Racism Initiative

    Progress Report on "In Support of Black Students"

    April 28, 2021: Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, We are entering the final week of spring semester classes in what has been an extraordinary academic year. We have much to reflect on, including compelling reminders of racial injustice in our nation. Last week’s verdict and other recent events remind us that we are called to recognize the harsh realities that many Black communities face at this critical time. We are also called to act within our own institution.READ MORE

  • Statement on Guilty Verdict in George Floyd Murder Trial

    April 20, 2021: Dear members of the Loyola community, As the jury has now reached a guilty verdict in the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin, we are united in remembering George Floyd and extend our prayers to his family and everyone impacted by this unconscionable murder. We also remember and pray for all those whose lives were taken through the actions of some police officers and failures in law enforcement systems.READ MORE

  • Search Update on VP of Institutional DEI: Position Profile

    April 15, 2021: Dear Loyola Community, I am pleased to announce that the Search Committee for the Vice President of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (VP of Institutional DEI), with assistance from Koya Partners, has finalized the Position Profile for the inaugural VP of Institutional DEI at Loyola University Chicago.READ MORE

  • Announcing the Loyola 150 Scholar Series

    January 29, 2021: Though a worldwide public health crisis has curtailed some of our plans to come together as one to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of Loyola University Chicago, we are happy to announce that we will virtually gather our campus and global community this spring in a special 150th Anniversary series of reflection and dialogue with some of Loyola’s most esteemed faculty.READ MORE
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    Beyond Physician Leadership: In Conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci

    January 13, 2021: Dear Loyola Community, It is our distinct pleasure to invite you to join the Stritch School of Medicine on Thursday, January 28 for a unique opportunity: a conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, renowned physician expert and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.READ MORE
  • Message from the Office of the President

    A Gift That Touches the World

    December 10, 2020: We are pleased to announce the creation of the Rule of Law Institute at Loyola University Chicago’s School of Law. The Institute extends Loyola’s leadership in promoting and strengthening the rule of law domestically and in developing nations and emerging democracies around the world.READ MORE
  • Message from the Office of the President

    Honoring our President’s Medallion Winners

    November 9, 2020: The President’s Ball and Medallion has been a tradition at Loyola University Chicago for more than 50 years. Each year, we celebrate and honor extraordinary students from each of our colleges, schools, and institutes who exemplify leadership, scholarship, and service. These students extend the legacy of our Jesuit, Catholic mission, which is traced from Loyola’s founder and first president, Father Arnold Damen, and extends through his 23 successors.READ MORE
  • Message from the Office of the Provost

    Next Steps on Anti-Racism Initiative

    October 26, 2020: Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, It is hard to believe that we’re midway through the fall semester. We want to express our gratitude for all your hard work and continued commitment to the Loyola University Chicago community. As we continue to advance the goals and strategies outlined in our Anti-Racism Initiative, we’re writing to discuss some of the next steps. We would like to ask for your input as we proceed with our planning and implementation.READ MORE
  • Message from the Office of the President

    Announcing the New School of Environmental Sustainability and Big Plans Ahead

    September 24, 2020: Dear Loyola Community, I am pleased to share the news that the Board of Trustees has approved the elevation of the Institute of Environmental Sustainability (IES) to the School of Environmental Sustainability, creating Loyola University Chicago’s 11th school. The School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) solidifies our University’s continued commitment to addressing the causes and impact of global climate change.READ MORE