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Five children of varying ages from the Hayburn family
Greyhound Spotlight

It’s All in the Swim Team Family

Siblings shine as individuals and as a team

Maiju Lehmijoki Wetzel with the 2024–2025 Health Outreach Baltimore advocates
Care for the Whole Person

A Dose of Mentoring

As the faculty director of Health Outreach Baltimore, Maiju Lehmijoki Wetzel, Ph.D., is a teacher and mentor to pre-health students.

Andrew Schoeffield, Ph.D
Faculty Expert

Ask the expert: The science of sourdough

Andrew Schoeffield, Ph.D., ’82, explores the intersection of biology and baking

Legos scattered on a table
Alumni Expert

How to Have Fun at Work

Psychologist Isabel (Izzy) Bilotta, Ph.D., ’18, head of learning and innovation, gives tips.

Debbie Phelps
Alumni Spotlight

Called to the Classroom

Debbie Phelps, M.Ed. ’98, reflects on an impactful career in education

Jeeda Hennawi
Greyhound Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Jeeda Hennawi, ’27

This Greyhound shares the value of a pre-med education at a Jesuit liberal arts university

John McNamara and wife, Susy Pacia
Alumni Spotlight

The Best is Yet to Come

John McNamara, ’06, strives to work for something greater.

Black and White photo of the 1961 Commencement Ceremony on the Loyola Campus
A Look at the Past

1961 Commencement: Ever True at Evergreen

Loyola magazine remembers when Commencement was held on the Quad.

Sally DiPaula
Alumni Spotlight

Q&A with author Sally DiPaula, MSA, ’69

Author shares insight into her book, Once Upon a Time in Baltimore.

Gia Grier McGinnis, Dr.PH.
Faces of Loyola

Q&A with Gia Grier McGinnis, Dr.PH., executive director for CCSJ and the York Road Initiative

Grier McGinnis discusses the importance of service, what inspires her work, and more.

Kimberly Spiro
Support

Empowering Nursing Students to Fulfill their Dreams

$3.5 million gift from Kimberly Spiro to establish nursing simulation lab

President Terry Sawyer and Courtney Sawyer host a group of seniors for dinner at the Armiger House
Greyhound Nation

View from the porch: A tradition of student success

President Terrence M. Sawyer, J.D., reflects on connecting with students and expresses pride in their ability to learn, lead, and serve.

Book cover of 'Mosaic'
Greyhound Spotlight

Bound By Hounds: Spring 2025 Edition

A roundup of the most recent publications authored and edited by Loyola graduates and faculty.

Rendering of proposed veterns tribute monument
Around Campus

A Grateful Tribute

Loyola plans to add a veterans plaza to campus to honor and thank alumni veterans.