View From the Porch: What’s Hot at Loyola Right Now
President Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D., reflects on what’s “hot” on campus and the momentum shaping the University’s future
Earlier this semester, some of my marketing colleagues invited me to film a video inspired by the YouTube talk show Hot Ones, where guests answer questions while eating progressively hotter Buffalo wings. I don’t always seek out spicy food, but I knew the interview would resonate with students. As the heat built up, Kerry Tan, Ph.D., professor of economics, tossed questions my way, including, “What’s hot at Loyola right now?” As you’ll see in this issue, plenty.
Loyola continues to attract national attention. It was named a “dream school” in Jeff Selingo’s latest book and ranked as the top Catholic college in the country by the The Wall Street Journal—and No. 19 among all colleges and universities in the nation.
We are deep in the exciting work of our strategic plan, Together We Rise, which is designed to elevate Loyola and position us as a preeminent university for student success. The work around student success is essential and speaks to Jesuit values—especially as we invest in studentwell-being, including mental health.
We are launching innovative academic programs that not only get the attention of high-achieving prospective students but also meet the needs of our community and our rapidly changing world.
We are seeing an incredible number of applications for undergraduate admission, approaching nearly 13,000 applications for this year.
On top of all of that, the campus and Greyhound Nation are buzzing about a series of extraordinary, historic gifts for Loyola—our first eight-figure gifts in University history. Please join me in thanking the Cochrans, Hanways, and Bloomfields for demonstrating their belief in Loyola and its future.
President Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D., stands with Susan S. Bloomfield, MBA ’94. She and her husband, Bill, made a landmark $12 million commitment to establish Bloomfield Hall—the new addition to Donnelly Science Center—and the Bloomfield First-Generation Scholarship. - Photo by Larry Canner
What a time for Loyola! Whether you’ve been on the Evergreen campus recently perhaps for Alumni Weekend in February—or are keeping up with us from afar, I hope you’ll stay in touch to hear what’s hot on campus. Please know that all you are achieving is strengthening our Jesuit, liberal arts university, and that our continued success is thanks to you and your support.