Our Graduates
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ALUMNI PROFILES
Read more about our graduates and their Arrupe experience.
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Syeda Aaidah (AA ’23)
"Arrupe has the most flexible professors and advisors who are willing and looking forward to working with students.”
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Josh Adams (AA ’17)
“Arrupe helped me realize how important finding the right career is to make your life worthwhile.”
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Grecia Avila (AA ’22)
“Loyola and Arrupe's diverse community and supportive systems have helped me expand and learn new skills that involve leadership, social and political change, and personal growth, which would prepare me for future implications.”
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Nazia Azizi (AA ’23)
"The most surprisingly cool thing about Arrupe was the support for each individual student. For example, The Market at Arrupe College provides food for students to take home with no cost.”
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Abby Bautista (AA ’17, BA ’19, MEd ’21)
“I made the impossible possible thanks to Arrupe. I’m the first female in my family to earn college and graduate degrees. Next up: my doctorate.”
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Jaymillia Booker (AA ’22, BA ’24)
“Loyola’s promise is to prepare people to live extraordinary lives and I plan to do exactly that... I plan to do the unexpected.”
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John Cooke (AA ’23)
"I can truly say that Arrupe has helped me become someone I knew I could be... I simply needed the support and push from my community to be myself.”
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Jacky Cruz (AA ’17); University of Wisconsin- Madison (BA)
“The relationships I built at Arrupe continued on when I transferred to Wisconsin. I’m so grateful to be a part of such a supportive community.”
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Julio Cruz (AA ’23)
"The faculty here really care for your success and want the best for you. If you are looking for something affordable, and looking for a good community, Arrupe College is for you!”
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Ruby Hernandez (AA ’23)
"Loyola has made a huge impact on me over the last few years and shown me how intertwined my education and commitment to my faith are to each other.”
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Kira Ibarra (AA ’22, BBA ’24)
“My love for learning and leadership has allowed me to have more faith in what I am passionate about—and to go for it. The opportunities that have been given to me at Arrupe have allowed me to become the person that I am today.“
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Charles Jeanty (AA ’22); Marquette University (BA)
“I wanted to go to an institution that leads with morals and spiritual support, and where students are part of a larger family. That's Arrupe College.”
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GM Labar (AA ’23)
“The endless support faculty and staff provide--such as internships, scholarships, and jobs--ensures that each student has what they need to succeed.”
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Luna Luna (AA ’17); Georgetown University (BA)
“For me, Arrupe’s tight-knit community was the best. Everyone was invested in me and wanted to see me succeed.”
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Jesus Martinez (AA ’22)
“The best thing I've done since coming to Arrupe was definitely getting involved and building a strong relationship with faculty and staff.”
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Karen Martinez (AA ’22)
“Arrupe has made me feel at home since all the resources I ever needed were always there for me to use without hesitation.”
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Asya Meadows (AA ’17, BA ’19)
“At Arrupe, I learned to see myself as someone with many gifts and talents. More importantly, I learned to not be afraid to show that to others.”
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Jessica Flores Perez (AA ’23)
"Arrupe teaches you to grow and be okay with all that life teaches you”
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Naja Rone (AA ’23)
“I have never seen such a strong community that loves making your day and doesn’t mind stopping in their tracks to see how you are doing or a simple hello.”
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Aliya Segura (AA ’22, BA ’24)
“Everyone here knows each other, takes care of one another and is always willing to help. It is like there is something in the air that makes everyone want to gravitate towards one another to help one another out.”
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Damien Sewell (AA ’22, BA ’24)
“These are such unique and inspiring professors. I respected the way in which they assist me in developing an in-depth understanding of myself, my purpose, and how we, as humans, perceive the world.”
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Dan Sierra (AA ’22, BA ’24)
“It was great to have a professor who felt passionate about the subject and wished for their students to feel the same.”
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Asia Singleton (AA ’18, MA ’22); Loras College (BA)
"Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning."
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Brandon Thomas (AA ’17, BA ’19, MEd ’23)
“Arrupe launched my higher education journey and now I am supporting students as they navigate college. Arrupe never gave up on me, and I make the same promise to my students.”
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Khalil Webb (AA ’23)
“The diversity is what makes the community unique, and the hands-on contribution by the staff makes you feel like your support system is genuine.”
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