Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities

For the past decade, Stephanie Russell has served as AJCU’s Vice President for Mission Integration. As she prepares for her retirement this month, we wish to thank her for her endless contributions to AJCU and all of higher education: https://ajcunet.edu/stephanie-russell-ajcu/

With Joy and Gratitude: AJCU Thanks Stephanie Russell - Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities As Stephanie Russell prepares for her retirement from AJCU, we wish to thank her for her endless contributions to Jesuit higher education.

It’s that time of year again! We are pleased to share the speakers and dates for the 2026 commencement ceremonies at colleges and universities in the United States and Belize.

2026 Commencement Speakers on AJCU Campuses - Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities It’s that time of year again! We are pleased to share the speakers and dates for the 2026 commencement ceremonies at Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and Belize.

Today's issue of AJCU Higher Ed News highlights student scholars from the . Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/ajcunet/ajcu-higher-ed-news-may-1-5004700

In honor of next week, today's issue of AJCU Higher Ed News highlights the many ways that colleges and universites are caring for their common home and living out . Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/ajcunet/ajcu-higher-ed-news-april-17-2026

New! AJCU's incoming president, Michele Murray, discusses her career path in higher education and her goals for the Association in a new interview with National Catholic Reporter.

'Real hope for the future of Jesuit higher education' "Jesuit higher education has given me everything really in terms of a purpose in my life, my career and my vocation," said the new president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.

It's tournament time! Today's issue of AJCU Higher Ed News spotlights all of the men's and women's basketball teams competing in post-season tournaments this year. Learn more: https://ajcunet.edu/online-publications/ajcu-higher-ed-news/

This week, AJCU welcomed students from Marquette University's Les Aspin Center to learn about works and pathways toward careers in public service. Many thanks to our friends at Jesuits of Canada and the United States and Jesuit Refugee Service/USA for joining us!

NEW! The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce Dr. Michele C. Murray as its next president. She will assume leadership of the organization on June 2, 2026. Learn more: https://ajcunet.edu/ajcu-president-2026/

Michele Murray Named President of AJCU - Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities is pleased to announce Dr. Michele C. Murray as its next president. She will assume leadership of the organization on June 2, 2026.

During , we want to highlight the alumni of our schools, whose stories are featured on our new website! Learn more:

AJCU Jesuit Educated Do More. We Are Jesuit Educated Be More. What Is A Jesuit Education? Jesuit education is a 500-year-old tradition founded by St. Ignatius Loyola that prepares students to lead lives of purpose and service. With a focus on critical thinking, leadership, academic excellence, and scholarship, a Jesuit,...