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2024 President's Medallion Winner: Rossy Plascencia
Every year, the University’s academic deans recognize a student who has exemplified a commitment to leadership, scholarship, and service throughout their time at Loyola. This year, Rossy Plascencia (Class of 2025) was recognized.
READ MORE$1 Million Gift to Establish Katsouros Scholars Fund
Perry Family Charitable Foundation to Support Cristo Rey Students at Arrupe College
READ MORELoyola University Chicago Announces $5M Gift to Establish the Pritzker Traubert Scholars
The scholarship fund will create education pathways for first-generation graduates of Loyola's Arrupe College.
READ MOREGet to know Father Martin Connell, S.J., dean of Arrupe College
Fr. Connell discusses Arrupe's collaborative spirit and the importance of creating accessible education opportunities.
READ MOREU.S. Under Secretary of Education visits Arrupe College
James Kvaal spoke with students and administrators about the college's innovative two year program.
READ MORESuccess Program Launch: Experiential Learning
Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago guides students through career exploration and development in weekly pre-internship experiences.
READ MOREArrupe College in the Chicago Sun✶Times
Learn more about the Arrupe difference, and fellow students, Jazmin Mejia and Jonathan Larbi
READ MOREAre High School Graduates Ready For College?
Graduates believe they are college ready. Evidence suggests many are not.
READ MOREArrupe College: Fostering Leadership and Service
Three Arrupe alumni are the visionaries behind the nonprofit venture, Serving People with a Mission (SPM).
READ MORECongratulations, Krishon Pinkins!
2024 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Recipient
READ MOREFirst Science Lab on Loyola’s Water Tower Campus Celebrates One Year
“Having access to modern science laboratories, and the equipment they contain, is essential to a successful education.” — Tom Neitzke, S.J., EdD
READ MOREFinding Purpose and Identity—A Journey in the Spirit of Ignatius
“Arrupe College students became acquainted with St. Ignatius, Ignatian spirituality, and the mission of the Society of Jesus through an immersive experience in Italy.”
READ MORE2023 President's Medallion Winner ✶ Jonathan Larbi
“Loyola's diverse array of student clubs and organizations has been instrumental in nurturing my leadership skills and boosting my self-confidence. These experiences have not only allowed me to inspire others but have equally served as a source of inspiration for my own personal growth.”
READ MOREStudent support is a hallmark of Arrupe's education model
"At Arrupe, it's about more than what classes students take. It's the community support, opportunities for leadership development, personal experiences, and time spent with friends."
READ MOREServing the Next Generation of Students
Arrupe College has been spotlighted for its innovative two-year program designed to remove the barriers to education and help disadvantaged students earn college degree in USA Today's article, Academic Aid: How colleges work to close the education gap for minority students.
READ MORENew $2.5 Million Gift Will Fund Loyola Nursing Degrees for Arrupe College Graduates
Rocco and Roxanne Martino are committed to lowering barriers to higher education and empowering Loyola University Chicago students from diverse communities to earn degrees, develop careers, and benefit their communities.
READ MORE2022 President's Medallion Winner: Ruby Hernandez
“I’m so thankful to be able to attend this college. I’ve even told my friends and family that Arrupe saved me.”
READ MORELoyola University Chicago Receives $100M Gift from the Schreibers
Largest gift in University history funds scholarships for underrepresented students.
LEARN MOREGebrüder Weiss Expands Loyola University Chicago Scholarship Program
Arrupe students will be awarded $5,000 Gebrüder Weiss scholarships each year for the next five years.
READ MOREArrupe College of Loyola University Chicago Receives $5 Million Transformational Gift
Alumni Tom Hund ‘76 and Judy Hund ‘77 Establish Two New Endowed Funds for Arrupe College.
LEARN MORE2021 President's Medallion Winner: Jacqueline Plascencia-Perez
Every year, the University’s academic deans recognize a student who has exemplified a commitment to leadership, scholarship, and service throughout their time at Loyola. This year, Jacqueline Plascencia-Perez (Class of 2022) was recognized.
READ MORE2021 Commencement Mass
After a trying pandemic year, Arrupe College students were grateful for the opportunity to gather in Holy Name Cathedral to celebrate all they have accomplished during their tenure at Arrupe.
GALLERYThe System of Support
After a trying pandemic year, Arrupe College’s staff and faculty find fresh ways to support students.
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