About The Office of Global and Community Engagement

Office of Global and Community Engagement (OGCE)

Global and local engagement are interwoven as foundational aspects of Jesuit education. At Loyola, these areas of engagement come together under one office to align with that tradition.

The Office of Global and Community Engagement is home to 11 centers, offices, and programs, including Loyola’s global center in Rome. Global Engagement, Community Engagement, and the Fellowship Office support outreach efforts across these centers, offices, and programs.

About OGCE • Travel Resources • Rome Center Calendar • Forum on Global Affairs • Virtual Global Education • International Partner Visits

News, Events, and Initiatives

AI in a Globalized World Forum series

AI Foundations and Applications Webinar

Please join us on April 8th at 12 PM CDT for AI Foundations and Applications, a panel discussion moderated by George K. Thiruvathukal. This kickoff session will explore the principles and historical foundations of AI, from Turing’s early work to today’s advancements. Panelists will offer technical and interdisciplinary insights into AI’s applications, limitations, and challenges. While ethical, legal, and social topics will be addressed in future panels, this discussion will focus on understanding how AI works and how to integrate it into academic, research, and professional workflows.

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Rome Center & Study Abroad Office

2025-26 Rome Center & Study Abroad Applications Now Open

Rome Center applications for Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Academic Year 2025-26 are now open! With dozens of classes onsite throughout Rome, internship opportunities, and experiential learning credits, the Rome Center is an immersive global education at your fingertips. Applications for all other study abroad programs are also now open for the same terms. Loyola's deadline is March 15th, but some partner programs or institutions may have earlier deadlines. Browse our ⁠searchable database or schedule a meeting with one of our advisors in Navigate to learn more. Admissions decisions are rolling, so ⁠apply as soon as possible.