Feature Pat Spencer's Double Feature Former Greyhounds lacrosse standout Pat Spencer, ’19, now laces up NBA shoes Feature Pope Leo XIV inspires optimism amid change Loyola thought leaders offer insight into a new chapter in Church history A Look at the Past 1927: Iggy’s Origin Story Loyola magazine shares how the beloved mascot came to be Greyhound Spotlight How To Start a Business Charles Engler, ’27, founder of Luminova Beauty and winner of the Pava LaPere Innovation Award, shares tips Alumni Spotlight Setting A Gold Standard McKenzie Coan, ’18, reflects on her paralympic and personal journey Greyhound Spotlight Moving Forward with Basketball Superstar MBA student Lex Therien, ’25, returns to the court after back injury Alumni Spotlight How Edward Ashton Wrote His Own Story From having a novel adapted for a Hollywood film to helping create a groundbreaking cancer drug, the 1991 graduate proves that a Loyola degree can take you anywhere Care for the Whole Person Guiding Scholars Toward Global Purpose With care, structure, and mentorship, Terre Ryan, Ph.D., helps Loyola students secure prestigious fellowships—and discover their potential along the way Faces of Loyola Q&A with Brian M. Oakes, ’99, MBA ’10, vice president for advancement Oakes reflects on 20 years at Loyola, driven by a belief in its mission, the power of philanthropy, and the enduring spirit that energizes the Evergreen campus Greyhound Spotlight Student Spotlight: Victoria Figueroa Roman, ’26 This Greyhound’s Loyola story reflects her vast interests and embraces the magis, the more Greyhound Nation View From the Porch: An Education for the Mind, Body, and Spirit President Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D., reflects on celebrating school spirit and takes pride in the incredible way that Loyola’s mission propels the University forward Alumni Spotlight Q&A with Author Ronnie Smith, ’77 Author shares insight into his latest book, Legends of Love: The Angelic Kingdom Greyhound Spotlight Bound By Hounds: Fall 2025 Edition A roundup of the most recent publications authored and edited by Loyola graduates and faculty