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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.

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$1 Million Gift to Establish Katsouros Scholars Fund

Perry Family Charitable Foundation to Support Cristo Rey Students at Arrupe College

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Loyola 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.

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Arrup-yay!

Arrupe College celebrates its Class of ’24

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Get 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.

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Success Program Launch:

Wraparound 2-Year Program for First-Gen Learners

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U.S. Under Secretary of Education visits Arrupe College

James Kvaal spoke with students and administrators about the college's innovative two year program.

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Success Program Launch: Experiential Learning

Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago guides students through career exploration and development in weekly pre-internship experiences.

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Arrupe College in the Chicago Sun✶Times

Learn more about the Arrupe difference, and fellow students, Jazmin Mejia and Jonathan Larbi

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Are High School Graduates Ready For College?

Graduates believe they are college ready. Evidence suggests many are not.

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Arrupe College: Fostering Leadership and Service

Three Arrupe alumni are the visionaries behind the nonprofit venture, Serving People with a Mission (SPM).

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Congratulations, Krishon Pinkins!

2024 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Recipient

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FIRST 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

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Arrupe at Fontana Di Trevi-Roma

Finding 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.”

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“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.”

2023 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.”

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Student 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."

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Serving 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.

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New $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.

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2022 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.”

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Loyola University Chicago Receives $100M Gift from the Schreibers

Largest gift in University history funds scholarships for underrepresented students.

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Gebrüder Weiss Expands Loyola University Chicago Scholarship Program

Arrupe students will be awarded $5,000 Gebrüder Weiss scholarships each year for the next five years.

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Alumni Tom Hund ‘76 and Judy Hund ‘77 Establish Two New Endowed Funds for Arrupe College

Arrupe 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.

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2021 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.

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2021 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.

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The System of Support

After a trying pandemic year, Arrupe College’s staff and faculty find fresh ways to support students.

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