Magis, a Latin word meaning “more” or “greater” is related to the Jesuit Motto, AMDG (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam), “for the greater glory of God.” Fr. Bryan Massingale describes Magis as the inner longing—a sacred, holy restlessness for that which is always out of our reach, but which beckons and allures us, and entices us to reach beyond where we are now. Magis is an inner dynamism of spirit that leaves us dissatisfied with the way things are, and calls us forward into the deep. A fundamental Jesuit value, striving for Magis encourages each person to try to do the more, the better, the greater – for God and our neighbor, not for ourselves.
Magis Mentors is an initiative to express gratitude for the members of our community who strive to live into the Magis. We invite you to nominate a student, faculty, staff or administrator to be honored as a Magis Mentor. The 2022-23 Magis Mentors will be honored during Mission Week in March 2023.
The deadline to nominate is March 15.
Submit a nomination
Magis Mentors 2020-21
Students
Jamie Lyn Wood
Justin Lyle
Bridget O’Carroll
Jimmy Hayburn
Haleema Hafeez

Faculty, Staff, and Administrators
Marie McSweeney Anderson
Scott McCabe
Dr. Marianna Carlucci
Emalee Quickel
Dr. Jason Parcover
Dr. Kristina Collins
Dr. Cheryl Moore-Thomas
Brad Bryk

What Does the Magis Mean to You?
Magis Mentors Nomination Form