Neighborhood Initiatives
Neighborhood Initiatives
Serving as the administration’s community connection, the office encourages internal and external relationships that strengthen Loyola’s role as an Anchor Institution; promoting opportunities to strategically and intentionally use our human, financial, and spiritual resources to improve quality of life for Chicagoland residents, especially those most historically marginalized in our communities.
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Engaging the Community: Insights from Loyola's Campus Comprehensive Plan Outreach
From June to October 2024, the public phase of the Loyola Campus Plan achieved remarkable engagement metrics: a project website attracted 5,464 visits from 3,078 unique users, and a multilingual survey yielded 609 responses across four languages—English, Spanish, Filipino, and Arabic. This impressive response can be attributed to the Office of Neighborhood Initiative's intentional outreach to diverse segments within the community.
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Making a Better World: Insights from Juliet Sorensen
heck out the inspiring story of Juliet Sorensen, a professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law and director of the Rule of Law institute. Committed to making a positive impact in our community, Sorensen shares her passion for justice and the vital role of legal education in driving social change. In her latest feature, she discusses how she empowers students to engage with pressing societal issues and work towards a better world.
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Loyola Elevates Innovation with Prestigious R1 Designation
Loyola University Chicago has earned the prestigious Research 1 (R1) classification for 2025 from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation. This designation recognizes institutions with over $50 million in research expenditures and at least 70 non-professional doctoral degrees awarded annually. Joining R1 peers like the University of Chicago and Northwestern, Loyola remains committed to research that aligns with its Catholic, Jesuit mission.
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