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Scholarship
Loyola Recognized as a Top Producing Mid-Sized Institution for Gilman Scholarship
The U.S. Department of State announced the list of U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most students overseas on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program in the academic year 2016-2017. Loyola University Chicago is excited to be ranked 15th for mid-sized colleges and universities sending Gilman Scholars abroad.
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Spring Study Abroad Fair
You should study abroad! Join us on Wednesday, February 7 at any time between 11:00am and 3:00pm in the Damen Den for the Spring Study abroad Fair. This fair will give students a chance to speak with program representatives, faculty-led program leaders, and study abroad alums in order to discover the many funding and global program opportunities available to Loyola students.
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Caroline Kennedy and Evan Ryan to speak about study abroad at Loyola University Chicago
On Wednesday, August 31st, U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Evan Ryan will be at Loyola University Chicago to discuss the role of study abroad in U.S. relations and practical ways students can access global opportunities.
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6 Loyola University Chicago Students Awarded the Gilman International Scholarship!
Six Loyola University Chicago students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Congratulations to Gretta Goodin, Robert Hernandez, Johanna Jimenez, Jessica Mendez, Georgia Mitrakos and Katrina Ramirez!
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Dr. Nancy E. Landrum Selected as IES Abroad Research Associate
The Office for International Programs would like to congratulate Dr. Nancy E. Landrum, professor at the Quinlan School of Business & Institute for Environmental Sustainability, for her selection as an IES Abroad Research Associate for the summer 2017 term in London, England. IES Abroad, a Loyola approved study abroad program provider, offers only two research grants to visiting faculty each year, making the process highly competitive. Dr. Landrum will be in residence at the IES Abroad London Center for up to one month and her research will focus on the Circular Economy.
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Study Abroad Students Present Research at Weekend of Excellence
During Loyola’s 6th Annual Weekend of Excellence, students in the spring 2016 semester science course “Conservation and Sustainability of Neo-tropic Ecosystems,” ENVS 345E/BIOL 395E, presented their primary research on Belize’s water quality and bird migration. As a part of the curriculum, students in this Engaged Learning course studied abroad on a 10 day trip to Belize during spring break, led by Fr. Stephen Mitten S.J., Director of Biodiversity Research LUREC in the Institute for Environmental Sustainability. During their time in Belize, they learned about the country’s dynamic ecosystem and natural history.
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We're Finalists!
The Office for International Programs is proud to be finalists for two GoAbroad.com 2016 Innovation Awards. The Service-Learning for Scholar Athletes spring break program in Peru was nominated for the Innovative New Program – Study Abroad award. And How to Put Your Study Abroad Experience to Work, a joint initiative with Loyola’s Career Development Center focused on providing career development skills for study abroad alums, was also nominated for the Innovation in Alumni Engagement award. GoAbroad.com is a non-profit organization is dedicated to providing a one-stop information center for students wishing to travel internationally. They present annual awards for innovation in international education. To learn more about the other finalists, visit.
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Initial advising sessions & information tables now at the Water Tower Campus!
The Office for International Programs is happy to announce Study Abroad Information Tables and Initial Group Advising Sessions at the Water Tower Campus. Stop by before or after your classes downtown! Learn about the 100+ programs in 66 countries we offer and how to get started on your study abroad experience.
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Scholarship Award
5 Loyola University Chicago Students Awarded Gilman International Scholarship!
Five Loyola University Chicago students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Congratulations to Ana Cardona, Shayna Farinas, Armani Nightengale, Hiba Sheikh, and Melissa Vazquez!
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Scholarship Award
6 Loyola University Chicago Students Awarded Gilman International Scholarship!
Six Loyola University Chicago students were awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Congratulations to Conor Burton, Ja'elle Croom, Daniel Dress, Saeger Godson, Alaine Hope, and Emily Marogi!
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Loyola University Chicago Announces 2015-2016 Ricci Scholars
Eight Loyola sophomores have been chosen as the 2015-2016 Ricci Scholars. These students who will spend an academic year studying, conducting research, and traveling in Italy and China. The cohort includes: Angelo Canta, Mary Frank, Annik Lupieri, Emily Marogi, Frieda Rule, Hiba Sheikh, Roohi Singh, and Luis Vargas. Each of these scholars has performed at the highest levels of their class academically and has the support of a faculty mentor.
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Student Athletes Study Abroad in Peru!
The Office for International Programs launched a new international service-learning based study abroad course called Service Learning for Scholar Athletes (EXPL 292 International Service-Learning) during the Spring 2016 term. The program was a collaborative effort between the Office for International Programs, the Athletics Department, the Center for Experiential Learning, and Campus Ministry, and the participants were all members of the men’s soccer team at LUC. The course, primarily held on-campus during the semester, included a 10-day study abroad trip to Peru over Spring Break.
