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2003 photo of Iggy, the Loyola Mascot, posing with students.
A Look at the Past

1927: Iggy’s Origin Story

Loyola magazine shares how the beloved mascot came to be

Charles Engler, ’27
Greyhound Spotlight

How To Start a Business

Charles Engler, ’27, founder of Luminova Beauty and winner of the Pava LaPere Innovation Award, shares tips

McKenzie Coan, ’18
Alumni Spotlight

Setting A Gold Standard

McKenzie Coan, ’18, reflects on her paralympic and personal journey

Lex Therien, ’25
Greyhound Spotlight

Moving Forward with Basketball Superstar

MBA student Lex Therien, ’25, returns to the court after back injury

Collage of Edward Ashton, Ph.D., ’91 and a movie poster for Mickey 17
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

Graphic of a world map with illustrations of different landmarks all interconnected
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

Brian M. Oakes, ’99, MBA ’10, vice president for advancement
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

Victoria Figueroa Roman, ’26
Greyhound Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Victoria Figueroa Roman, ’26

This Greyhound’s Loyola story reflects her vast interests and embraces the magis, the more

President Terry Sawyer standing outside of the Humanities Buildling with Iggy, the Loyola Mascot
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

Ronnie Smith, ’77
Alumni Spotlight

Q&A with Author Ronnie Smith, ’77

Author shares insight into his latest book, Legends of Love: The Angelic Kingdom

Collage of various book covers written by Loyola graduates and faculty.
Greyhound Spotlight

Bound By Hounds: Fall 2025 Edition

A roundup of the most recent publications authored and edited by Loyola graduates and faculty