Community Messages
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Message from the President and Provost
Updates on the Anti-Racism Initiative
September 25, 2020: Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, The grand jury ruling in the death of Breonna Taylor earlier this week continues a pattern of painful imprint on the American soul. Hence, now more than ever, we must acknowledge the areas where Loyola University Chicago can deepen our commitment to racial justice. Loyola wants to grow and make a difference. We must thus first seek to understand with humility and openness those aspects within ourselves that unintentionally prevent us from fully attaining the virtues that we aspire to as people.
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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.
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Message from the Office of the President
University Update and Financial Impact: Phase III
September 18, 2020: Dear Faculty and Staff, The fall semester is underway amidst the challenges we are navigating. While many at Loyola University Chicago worked tirelessly over the summer to prepare for our fall reopening, none of us could have anticipated what campus “operations” would now look like as we continue to deliver a first-rate Jesuit education and keep our campus community safe. We are especially grateful to faculty and staff for their flexibility and commitment to welcoming our students back to Loyola and delivering a robust academic experience.
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Message from the Office of the President
Updates on the Anti-Racism Initiative
September 10, 2020: Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, The country continues to grapple with newer revelations of racial injustice. Recently, they have included the late-August shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, to details surrounding the March arrest and death of Daniel Prude in Rochester, New York. These recent examples contribute to the pain of our nation as it wrestles with racism.
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Message from the Office of the President
Supporting our Black Students and Advancing Loyola’s Anti-Racism Initiative
August 31, 2020: Dear Ramblers, This past weekend marked the poignant anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s inspirational “I Have a Dream” speech. Myriad protests and activities occurred across the country—including near or on our campus—in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, Riah Milton, Dominique “Rem’mie” Fells, and many others, as well as the shooting of...
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My Message to Students and Families
August 6, 2020: As follow-up to earlier communication today, I am reaching out directly to students and families and to the wider university community to provide background on our difficult decision to suspend plans to host students in on-campus residence halls until conditions are favorable.
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University Update: On-Campus Housing
August 6, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented all of us with unexpected challenges and many difficult decisions. Like you, we face these circumstances with determination, but recognize the need for our plans to remain flexible as conditions change. The source of our resolve in these times is staying true to our Jesuit, Catholic mission while abiding by our responsibilities inherent in living cura personalis—caring for the whole person. Thank you for your ongoing patience, support, and understanding as we do what is right and in the best interest of the Loyola University Chicago community in facing the challenges of this pandemic together.
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Update on Loyola's Budget and Operating Expenses
July 24, 2020: The recently completed faculty and staff survey in anticipation of the fall semester prompted several comments, questions, and observations on Loyola University Chicago’s budget and operating expenses. We hope that this communication, as well as previous updates on the University’s finances, will be helpful in framing our current financial state, our potential revenue challenges, and opportunities we may have to align our resources in the year ahead.
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University Update and Financial Impact: Phase II
July 17, 2020: Thank you for your invaluable work throughout the summer preparing for our different semester. Heroic efforts have been undertaken to prepare contingency plans for several potential campus scenarios. During this summer period, our faculty and staff have maintained the same flexibility that was shown this past spring. Your resilience, resourcefulness, shared sacrifice, and care for our students and each other that has enabled us to limit the negative impacts of COVID-19 to our community.
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ICE Ruling Reversal: A Victory for Higher Learning
July 15, 2020: We are gratified by the U.S. government’s decision to rescind the July 6 ruling of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. That decision would have unfairly impacted international students by requiring them to take in-person classes or return to their home countries. This is not only a huge relief for these students, but a testimony to the advocacy of the Loyola University Chciago community as part of the family of higher education institutions.
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ICE Ruling: Loyola Supports Our Students through Legal and Legislative Action
July 13, 2020: We remain troubled by the disruptive guidelines announced July 6 by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. These guidelines would prohibit international students living in the United States from enrolling exclusively in online classes. Last week we outlined our commitment to providing continuing opportunities for international students. In parallel, we continue to pursue legal and legislative remedies to overturn these unfair rules and want to update you on some of those actions.
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Fall 2020 Plans
July 13, 2020: Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, our Loyola University Chicago community has shown strength and mutual support. As we announce our Fall 2020 plans, we want to thank you—for your ideas, challenges, creativity, faith, and resilience.
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Our Support for Dreamers
President Rooney calls for lasting legislative solutions as the U.S. Supreme Court affirms DACA.
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Peter J. Schraeder, PhD, Appointed Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
June 3, 2020: We are pleased to announce that Peter J. Schraeder, PhD, has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Loyola University Chicago, effective July 1, 2020.
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From Grief to Action
May 31, 2020: Once again American society is witnessing outrage over the systemic racism that has led to the murders of women and men of color in the past weeks. The response understandably has been anger and fierce opposition to those who have betrayed their charge of upholding the law and protecting people by abusing their power and committing these heinous crimes of violence. Members of our own community feel these tragedies on a very personal level, yet again, and are not “all right.” We have also seen prejudice and hostility against people of Asian descent who are inappropriately being blamed for the outbreak of the coronavirus. We are keenly aware that members of black and brown communities have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of infection and mortality. Naturally, we want to express solidarity with the individuals, families, and communities of color who continue to be victimized unjustly. But words are not and never will be enough.
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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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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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Thank You, Ramblers
May 2, 2020: Dr. Rooney's & Provost Grzywacz's thank you message to all students and parents.
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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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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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A Note from the President, January 2020
Welcome back to a new semester, a new year, and a new decade at Loyola University Chicago. January 2020 also marks the start of our sesquicentennial year and celebrations. I hope that many of you had an opportunity to refresh and reenergize over the holiday break.
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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.
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