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Parkinson Impact Report

Message from the Dean

The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health seeks to prepare a rising generation of diverse health leaders to be “persons for, and with, others” in the Jesuit tradition. Opened in 2019—and forged during the COVID-19 global pandemic—we are proudly celebrating our 5-year anniversary. In our 2024 Impact Report, we share with you some of the highlights from our first 5 years.

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Our Story

The Parkinson School owes its existence to the vision, spirit, and support of two dedicated Loyola University Chicago alumni: the late Robert (Bob) L. Parkinson Jr. (BBA ’73, MBA ’75) and his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Parkinson (BS ’75).

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Academic Growth

The Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health at Loyola University Chicago prepares students to thrive in today’s fast-paced, complex health care ecosystem. We prioritize collaborative, interdisciplinary learning, and systems thinking to transform health in all of its dimensions.

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Pillar Events

At three annual events—Health Equity Quest, Salon: Data Science for Social Thinkers, and Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence—we bring together diverse stakeholders representing different disciplines, sectors, and life experiences.

Speaker talking to crowd at Salon event.

Centers & Institutes

At the Parkinson School, our centers and institutes embody our mission to pursue innovative research, empower a new generation of health professionals for others, and inspire a vigorous commitment to service.

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Community Engagement: Covid-19

As a Carnegie-designated Community-Engaged University, Loyola University Chicago is committed to fostering mutually beneficial relationships with communities across the Chicago area, Illinois, the Midwest, the U.S., and even the globe.

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Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning is central to curriculum at the Parkinson School, a vital ingredient to how our students gain confidence and develop the requisite knowledge and skills to serve others.

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Scholarships

Through various merit and need based scholarships, including our hallmark Parkinson Scholars award, we create access to a Parkinson education and the potential it unlocks.

Student presenting at Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence Summit.

Student/Alumni Spotlights

Our students embrace the school's mission with an uncommon spirit, challenging themselves to learn, grow, and serve the community. They reflect on ways they can become more well-rounded individuals and actively seek avenues to impact lives through research, service, and sharing knowledge.

Thought Leadership

Called to serve, we apply our knowledge and skills to uplift those around us and to shape the well-being of generations. We bring our research into the world, developing novel solutions to advance human health and address health equity

Faculty/Staff Spotlights

Parkinson faculty are thought leaders and educators, collaborators and change makers. Their impact is felt at the Parkinson School but extends far beyond our campuses.

Community Partnerships

Through varied community partnerships, the Parkinson School broadens its work to improve health outcomes and champion health equity. For both Parkinson students and faculty as well as our partners, these relationships are transformative, not transactional.

Parkinson Impact Report

Parkinson Impact Report

Message from the Dean

Our Story

Academic Growth

Pillar Events

Centers & Institutes

Community Engagement: Covid-19

Experiential Learning

Scholarships

Student/Alumni Spotlights

Thought Leadership

Faculty/Staff Spotlights

Community Partnerships

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