Loyola University New Orleans

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, whose vision of faith, service, and education continues to guide Loyola University New Orleans.

As we honor this special day, we also remember Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., whose extraordinary life embodied the Jesuit ideals of compassion, service, and unwavering dedication to our university community. His legacy continues to inspire generations of Wolf Pack alumni, students, faculty, and friends.

May we continue to seek God in all things and live lives of service to others.

Earlier this summer, my wife, Dr. Susanne DeBerry Cole, and I joined fellow leaders from Jesuit colleges and universities on a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, culminating in a private audience with Pope Leo XIV.

The experience was transformative. Through prayer, reflection, and fellowship, it renewed my sense of purpose and reinforced my belief that Loyola University New Orleans’ Jesuit mission calls us to educate graduates who lead with faith, compassion, and a commitment to serve others.

I invite you to read my reflections on this remarkable journey and the mission that continues to guide and inspire our work every day.

🔗 https://www.loyno.edu/news/jul-28-2026_transformative-pilgrimage-loyola-university-new-orleans-president-xavier-cole

Today, Loyola celebrated significant progress in its commitment to energy efficiency and infrastructure modernization, including $489,115 in rebates received through Energy Smart, an Entergy New Orleans program between 2023 and 2025.

A series of energy efficiency projects have helped reduce campus electrical consumption by approximately 22% and generate approximately $700,000 in annual electricity cost savings!

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Normal campus operations will resume Thursday, July 23. Check your email for details.

Important Alert: Loyola will operate remotely Wed., July 22. Campus closed except to essential personnel. Please check email for updates.

, it’s time to check your health insurance coverage for the upcoming academic year. Eligible students are automatically enrolled in Loyola’s health plan. Please review plan details and instructions to waive coverage now.

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Happy 4th of July ! We hope you safely enjoy today's activities throughout the nation to honor our country's Independence.

Loyola University New Orleans is proud to welcome four new leaders whose expertise, vision, and commitment to service will help shape the future of our university.

Please join us in welcoming:
• Patricia "Trish" Nugent, Dean of the University Library
• Dr. Mark Harrington, Senior Assistant Provost
• Kearney Gay, Assistant Vice President of Development
• Julia LeBlanc, Director of Communications

These leadership additions reflect Loyola's continued investment in excellence, innovation, and the Jesuit mission of educating the whole person.

Read more: https://www.loyno.edu/news/jun-22-2026_loyola-university-new-orleans-announces-strategic-leadership-hires-across-key

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Happy Juneteenth! Today, we celebrate and remember this day in 1865, when Union soldiers physically freed thousands of enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, who remained enslaved for two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth commemorates the end of legal slavery in the United States. Around the country, today is celebrated with parades, community activities, and food and entertainment known as Juneteenth Jubilee.