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Presidential Inauguration of Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.

October 9–12, 2022
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This historic moment for Loyola invites us to reflect with gratitude on the past, embrace the excitement of the present, and look ahead to the future with optimism, renewal, and hope. “Aspire not to have more,” St. Oscar Romero said, “but to be more.”

Loyola University Maryland celebrated the inauguration of Loyola’s 25th president, Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D., with a series of festivities that culminated in an Inaugural Convocation on Oct. 12, 2022, in Loyola’s Reitz Arena. The earlier events included a Mass of Thanksgiving, an Inaugural Symposium, and a Student Celebration with a band, fireworks, and a laser display.

The inauguration brought together the Loyola and Jesuit communities, local and state officials, and higher education leaders from throughout the country. During the Convocation, several of these groups presented Sawyer with greetings and gifts.

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Video Gallery

Experience the Inauguration
Inaugural Convocation Highlights by Ryan Hiebler '26
Inaugural Convocation Livestream
Mass of Thanksgiving Livestream
Inaugural Student Celebration Highlights by Ryan Hiebler '26
Photo Gallery

From pictures to moments

October 9

Faculty Reception

Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. holding a drink and talking with people outside on a sunny day
Group of people holding drinks and standing posing for a photo
Group of people standing around a table holding drinks and talking
Tables setup outside on the grass with many people sitting at the tables and standing around them
People sitting at tables outside smiling listening to a speaker
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. talking to two people, laughing and holding drinks
October 10

Inaugural Symposium & Student Celebration

Four people seated on a stage in front of a green stage curtain with a large Loyola seal over it
Afra Hersi, Ph.D., Interim Dean, School of Education and Professor speaking into a microphone
Cheryl Moore-Thomas, Ph.D., NCC standing at a podium speaking to an audience
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. and Courtney Sawyer M.S. '93, posing for a photo with a guest
Tall, green banner with inauguration branding on the quad
Group of students sitting on the quad at night with green lights in the background
Crowd of people at night watching colorful lights and fireworks in the distance
Groups of people sitting on the grass by the St. Ignatius statue with green lights illuminating the trees
Groups of people sitting on the grass in the quad with green lights illuminating the trees
Group of students sitting on the grass of the quad at night talking and laughing
Group of students standing on the quad at night posing for a photo
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. and Courtney Sawyer M.S. '93, posing for a photo on the quad at night
The Kelly Bell Band performing live on a stage on the quad at night
A crowd of people dancing in front of a stage while the Kelly Bell Band plays.
Group of students wearing Loyola shirts posing for a photo holding green Loyola cups
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. posing for a selfie with a group of students
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. poses for a group photo with students on the quad
A group of students watching fireworks pose for a photo with many other people in the background
A crowd watches bright fireworks bursting in the distance behind the trees
A large group of people gathered in the quad looks upward at fireworks as green lights illuminate the trees behind them
Bright blue lights shine through the fog during a dark night on the quad
October 11

Mass of Thanksgiving & Inaugural Dinner

Cheryl Moore-Thomas, Ph.D., NCC posing with a guest
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. posing with members of the church
The Most Reverend William E. Lori, S.T.D. speaking with Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. and Courtney Wistar Sawyer, M.S. '93
Inauguration Festival Choir
Faculty and guests walking down the aisle in academic regalia
The Most Reverend William E. Lori, S.T.D.
Paola Pascual-Ferrá, Ph.D.
Rev. Mr. Frederick C. Bauerschmidt, Ph.D.
Bottles of wine
A string trio playing music
Amanda M. Thomas, Ph.D.
The dinner reception at the The George Peabody Library
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.
October 12

Inauguration Convocation & Luncheon

Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. & Cheryl Moore-Thomas, Ph.D., NCC
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. and his family
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. posing with faculty
Faculty in academic regalia taking a selfie picture
People dressed in academic regalia
People walking down the aisle holding up Loyola banners
Mavis L. Biss, Ph.D. holding the Academic Mace
The audience sitting in their seats
The Loyola University Maryland Reserve Officer Training Corps Color Guard performing the presentation of colors
The Inauguration stage
The Inauguration stage
Cheryl Moore-Thomas, Ph.D., NCC speaking at the podium
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. holding up a flag that reads
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. holding up a wire sculpture that reads
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. posing with Christopher Forrest, William B. Henry, MBA '06, and Mark Conway
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. holding up framed prints of the bird murals on York Rd
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. posing with The Reverend Michael Tunney, S.J. and The Reverend Gregory C. Chisholm, S.J.
President Sawyer in his Loyola Presidential robes
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. being assisted putting on his Loyola Presidential Robe
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D. & James D. Forbes, '80
The inauguration stage
Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.'s family in the audience
Cupcakes and cake
Guests sitting out in tables on the Academic Quadrangle eating
Guests posing with Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.
Guests posing with Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.
Guests at a table
Courtney Wistar Sawyer, M.S. '93 posing with guests
Guests with plates full of cupcakes
Guests at a table having lunch

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President Terry Sawyer smiles and leans on a post on Loyola's Humanities porch, while chatting with students

Loyola’s 25th President

Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.

His career at Loyola started in 1998. Since then, President Sawyer has served the University in several roles as an administrator, taught as an affiliate faculty member, and led with a heart and mind tied to Loyola’s Jesuit, Catholic mission. Learn more about the experiences that led him to the presidency.

Collage of Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D.