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Course Snapshot

Talking Beltway Politics

Students in Loyola’s Beltway Politics course explore the evolution of American politics in Washington, D.C.

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Academics

Women in STEM at Loyola University

Women in STEM find a strong support system at Loyola—from female faculty leaders and fellow students to mentorship, clubs, and initiatives ...

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Service-Learning

Service-Learning at Loyola

Service-learning integrates community service with academic coursework, providing students with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and ...

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Honors Program

Why I'll always be glad I joined the Honors Program

Faculty mentors, engaging intellectual discourse, and opportunities for academic enrichment like excursions and field trips characterize ...

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Service-Learning

Students learn and connect with others through service, despite pandemic

Virtual service-learning in El Salvador allows students to participate in service immersion experiences that foster global understanding, ...

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Service-Learning

Connecting with community through GEDCO/CARES

A Loyola student forges meaningful connections with the Baltimore Govans community by engaging with the organization virtually

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Course Snapshot

Lights, camera, classroom

Students learn professional video production skills in Loyola’s Backpack Video Production.

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Course Snapshot

Exploring IS 360: Management of Global IT

Students embark on a 10-day immersion program to study abroad Ireland to learn more about global information technology through site visits ...

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Academic Opportunities

Apprentice House

The first student-run publishing house in the country provides Loyola students industry experience.

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Course Snapshot

Exploring Biology 101: Introduction to Forensic Science

Learn about the field of forensics and acquire the lab techniques needed to conduct crime scene investigations.

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Your first year

What, exactly, is Messina?

A closer look at Loyola University Maryland's first-year experience.

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Academic Opportunities

Leading a lab

Gaining valuable experience as an undergraduate teaching assistant in Loyola’s chem labs.

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Academic Opportunities

Montreal Study Tour

Loyola’s French students get the opportunity to explore Montreal during an international weekend excursion.

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Course Snapshot

Creativity that leads to change

Design thinking course helps student entrepreneurs bring ideas to life.

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Academic Opportunities

Waiting in the wings

Student troupes explore the world of theater, and gain production experience, and bring classic and contemporary works to life on Loyola's ...

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Course Snapshot

Exploring Studio Arts 303: Life Drawing

Students in this visual arts class examine the structure—and intellectual context—of the human anatomy.

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Study Abroad

When all roads lead to Rome

A student's long-time dream to study abroad in Rome became a reality.

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Study Abroad

A student’s journey to New Zealand

A student's study abroad experience in New Zealand proves to be a journey of the mind and the heart.

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Academic Opportunities

Studying abroad in Nepal through the Jennings Scholarship

A student shares her experience studying photojournalism in Nepal through the Jennings Scholarship.

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Advising and Support

Tackling college-level schoolwork

A student breaks down the transition from high school academics to college - and the support available to help you thrive.

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Course Snapshot

Exploring Biology 310: Botany

Students in this biology class get hands-on experience with plant propagation, testing disease-fighting properties, and examining nutrient ...

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Advising and Support

7 ways Loyola helps ease the transition to college

A student shares seven ways her first-year experience was enhanced by the people and programs at Loyola.

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Beyond the classroom

Adobe MAX Creativity Conference

Loyola students get the opportunity to attend Adobe MAX-The Creativity Conference, where they reflect on their passions and find focus in ...