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Continuing our commitment

Dr. Rooney joins leaders in higher education, business, and government in signing an open letter showing support of climate action to meet the Paris Agreement.

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  • Preliminary Scenario Planning for Fall Semester 2020

    May 29, 2020: Dear Students, The health and safety of our Loyola University Chicago community remains our highest priority as we evaluate Fall Semester 2020. After receiving a variety of inputs, including your end of spring semester feedback and recent faculty and staff surveys, we are beginning to contemplate two planning possibilities.
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  • IBHE Names Higher Ed Leaders to COVID-19 Campus Reopening Committee

    Loyola President Jo Ann Rooney is among several Illinois higher education leaders convened by the Illinois Board of Higher education to shape guidance on how campuses can open safely this fall semester.
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  • Appointment of Thomas Neitzke, S.J., Dean of Arrupe College

    May 12, 2020: We are pleased to announce that Father Thomas Neitzke, S.J., has been appointed dean of Arrupe College at Loyola University Chicago, effective August 1, 2020.
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  • University Update and Financial Impact

    May 7, 2020: This spring Loyolans showed how adaptable, driven, innovative, and supportive our community is by making the necessary changes to our campus and academic programs with speed and great care. We completed the semester successfully, though very differently than any of us originally imagined. Imagination has long been a hallmark of Jesuit education, and it has been instrumental in helping us remain focused on our core mission to prepare our students to lead extraordinary lives in service of others and the world.
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  • Our Resilience

    President Rooney offers some thoughts on Rambler resilience and community during this historic spring semester.

  • New Appointment for Father Thomas J. Regan, S.J., PhD

    April 9, 2020: On behalf of our University, it is with appreciation and mixed emotions that we share news about the new appointment for Father Thomas J. Regan, S.J., PhD.
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  • Connected In Community

    In her weekly message President Rooney reflects on the ways we can care for each other and care for the future of Loyola.

  • Celebrating Commencement 2020

    An update on Loyola's Commencement plans for the Class of 2020.

  • A Note from the President, March 18, 2020

    We are called to care and be community: As we continue to navigate one of the greatest global health challenges to ever face our University and possibly the world, I want to express my deepest appreciation for the numerous ways faculty, staff, students, and their families are working together.
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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update March 12, 2020

    Dr. Rooney and University Leadership announce that Loyola is suspending in-person classes and transitioning to online delivery for the remainder of the term.

  • A Note from the President, February 2020

    In February 1870, construction of St. Ignatius College at 12th and May Streets in Chicago continued through the winter weather. In the face of delays and debates about the value and feasibility of the project, Fr. Arnold Damen, SJ, the Jesuits, and the BVMs persevered.
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  • Remembering Bob Parkinson

    President Rooney and the community mourn the passing of Robert L. Parkinson, Jr., chair of the Loyola Board of Trustees.

  • A Season of Gratitude and Hope

    President Rooney shares holiday reflections and good wishes with the Loyola community.

  • Norberto Grzywacz, PhD, Appointed Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Loyola University Chicago

    President Rooney announces the appointment of Georgetown dean as Loyola's new provost

  • Dean Transition at Arrupe College

    President Rooney and Interim Provost Callahan shared the news that Fr. Steve Katsouros, S.J., the founding dean and executive director of Arrupe College at Loyola University Chicago, has announced his reassignment by the Society of Jesus to develop a nationwide network of post-secondary schools based on the innovative Arrupe College model. Fr. Katsouros will serve as dean until August 2020, through the fourth Commencement of Arrupe College.

  • Elaine Morrato Named Founding Dean, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health

    President Rooney and Interim Provost Callahan announce the appointment of Elaine Morrato, DrPH, MPH, CPH as founding dean of the Parkinson School.

  • We Are Called

    Remarks by Dr. Jo Ann Rooney, President of Loyola University Chicago Faculty Convocation, September 15, 2019

  • Karen Paciero Named Vice President for Advancement

    President Rooney announces the appointment of Karen Paciero as Vice President for Advancement
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