Magis: A celebration of Academic Excellence

6 - 9 p.m., location TBD

A celebration of ODE inductees for 2026 and our fabulous faculty.  Visit the Omicron Delta Epsilon webpage to learm more about the honor society.

3 - 6 p.m., McManus Theatre CT*W101

This event recognizes the achievements of the graduating Hauber Research fellows, Haig Scholars, Choudhury Sarkar-Dey Medalist & Finalists, Health Outresearch Baltimore, Hyman Science Scholars (formerly CPaMS scholars). Alumni awardees will also be recognized in this event.

The STEM Academic Excellence Event is part of the NAS Celebration of Science Week.

5 - 6 p.m., Sellinger VIP

Sociology junior and senior majors and minors who have demonstrated excellence in their studies will be honored and inducted into AKD.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sammy's Trattoria, 1200 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21202

The Loyola University Maryland Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, a nationally recognized International Relations and Global Studies Honor Society, inducted it first class in the Spring of 2012. Sigma Iota Rho aims to promote and reward scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international and global studies and to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.

The event will feature an induction into the honor society followed by dinner.

Visit the Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society webpage to learn more about the honor society.

5- 7 p.m.,  Humanities Refectory and Humanities Cafe

The History department will be inducting eligible students in the Phi Alpha Theta Honor Society. In addition the students who have written a thesis will briefly discuss their projects.

Black Box Theatre, DeChiaro College Center M110

• April 16, 7 p.m.
• April 17, 8 p.m.
• April 18, 8 p.m.
• April 19, 2 p.m

Join us for a series of one-act plays, directed by Dr. Natka Bianchini’s Directing II class (DR 356) and performed by Loyola students! The class offers students the opportunity to work with professional designers and hone their skills in all parts of the directing/production process. The course culminates in the public performance of a fully produced, one-act play directed by each student in the class as part of the Evergreen Players’ regular season.

3 - 6 p.m., various locations across Evergreen Campus

Once a year, Loyola University Maryland hosts a campus-wide forum highlighting undergraduate student research. The goal of the Colloquium is to encourage scholastic endeavors that focus on the generation of new knowledge and the creative integration of existing scholarship. Please visit the USRSC website for more information.

4 - 5:30 p.m., Knott Hall B01

This is an induction ceremony for new members of Pi Mu Epsilon, the Mathematics and Statistics Honor Society. It will recognize current and new members of Pi Mu Epsilon, major and minor achievement awards for each class year, and an acknowledgement and appreciation for the tutors who supported the department this academic year. The ceremony will also have an alumni speaker. https://pme-math.org/ 

6 - 8 p.m., Center for Intercultural Engagement (3rd Floor Andrew White Student Center)

Loyola graduate students and recent graduate alumni will present research posters at the eleventh annual “Emerging Scholars: A Celebration of Graduate Research". A poster session allows most presenters a forum to informally present their work to the Loyola community.  Selected students in the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) program will conduct a brief oral presentation. The celebration of research also features an awards ceremony and a wine and cheese reception, creating a perfect setting to allow attendees to view presenters' posters, ask questions, and discuss ideas. Please visit the Emerging Scholars website for more information.

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., McGuire Hall

Beta Gamma Sigma is the national honor society for students enrolled in International Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accredited business administration programs. Its counterparts in arts & science and engineering are Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi, respectively. During the ceremony, new members are officially inducted and presented with their membership cords and certificates, symbolizing their recognition in the top tier of business students worldwide. The event fosters a sense of accomplishment and commitment to the values of the society. Join us on this special day to celebrate our students' accomplishments!

11:30 a.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel with Reception to follow in Hug Lounge

Join us in celebrating the academic excellence of our newest members as they are inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa recognizes outstanding achievement in the liberal arts and sciences and promotes a lifelong commitment to scholarship, leadership, and civic engagement.

A reception will immediately follow in the Hug Lounge.

We hope you will join us in honoring these exceptional students and welcoming them into this distinguished society.

Inductees should arrive no later than 11:15 a.m. and check-in at the back of the Chapel with Phi Beta Kappa chapter officers.

Free, off-street parking is available in the Butler Hall Lot and Triangle parking lot. Additional parking may be available on Cold Spring Lane (please observe street parking regulations to avoid tickets or towing).

To register, visit the Phi Beta Kappa website.

2 - 3 p.m., Knott Hall B01

This event celebrates psychology student achievement and includes induction to Psi Chi International Honor Society, recognition of those graduating with Honors in Psychology, and Psychology Magis Award winners.

5 - 6 p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel

A variety of choral selections from the repertoire, including spirituals, madrigals, and compositions by living composers.

2 - 3 p.m., Alumni Memorial Chapel

Alpha Sigma Nu, the honor society of Jesuit institutions of higher education, recognizes those students who distinguish themselves in scholarship, loyalty and service. The only honor society permitted to bear the name Jesuit, ΑΣΝ encourages its members to a lifetime pursuit of intellectual development, deepening Ignatian spirituality, service to others, and a commitment to the core principles of Jesuit education. Visit the Alpha Sigma Nu website to learn more.

2 - 3 p.m., Sellinger VIP

UPE is the international honor society in the Computing and Information disciplines. We will be inducting members into the Loyola Chapter. Read more about it here: https://upe.acm.org/ 

4-4:45 p.m. 4th Floor Program Room

An awards ceremony to honor the top students in our 104 or 201 courses, winner of the Modern Languages Award of Excellence, and winners of our Essay and Poetry Recitation Contests.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m., CT*M107

This is an induction ceremony for the foreign language honor society, Phi Sigma Iota. Visit the Phi Sigma Iota website to learn more about the honor society.

4:30-5:30 p.m., CT*M113

This is an induction ceremony for the Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Delta Pi. Visit the Sigma Delta Pi website to learn more about the honor society.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m., CT*114

This is an induction ceremony for the French Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi. Visit the Pi Delta Phi website to learn more about the honor society.

5 - 7 p.m., Julio Fine Arts Gallery (Awards announced at 6 p.m.)

The Annual Student Exhibition is a yearly event that recognizes the hard work and talent of students taking classes in the Visual Arts. The exhibition is "juried" by our professors, who choose up to 10 works by students across all of their classes for the academic year. Each year, the gallery is filled with the work of incredibly thoughtful, creative, and talented Loyola students. Our 2025-2026 Artist-in-Residence, Jaz Erenberg, will decide the awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, in the categories of Photography and Studio Art. We can't wait to showcase the amazing array of work by Loyola students!

Bridge link for the reception and awards ceremony: https://cglink.me/2hL/r2153858 

Bridge link for the exhibition open from April 13 - May 4, 2026: https://cglink.me/2hL/r2153855 

5 - 7 p.m., 4th Floor Program Room

An end of year event to celebrate the newest educators entering the profession. The event includes a pinning ceremony and recognition of outstanding graduates, mentor teachers, alums, and school partners.

8 - 9:30 p.m., McManus Theatre

A showcase of two ensembles. The Jazz Ensemble is a 12-20 member big-band style ensemble whose repertoire includes classic and original jazz compositions from the 1950s to the present. The Jazz Combo is a smaller, more advanced ensemble of 4-8 members whose repertoire places a greater emphasis on improvisation than the larger ensemble.

3 - 4:30 p.m., 4th Floor Program Room

Induction ceremony for the NSSLHA honor society, recognizing students majoring in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences who have excelled academically and in major-related service.