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Robert Chura Promotes Global Collaboration at St. Louis University High School

By Ignatius Plato Developing students to live as responsible citizens, sensitive to the needs of their world, is a hallmark of Jesuit education. In many cases, this education incorporates consideration of global or international issues. St. Louis University (SLU) High School in St. Louis invites its students to active global conversation through its Global Education …

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Ron Rebore Intersects Faith and Success for Jesuit Schools

by Ignatius Plato Action and empathy – the physical meets the spiritual. The Society of Jesus relies on these two qualities in its mission to stand with the marginalized and accompany young people. Ron Rebore, the provincial assistant for secondary and pre-secondary education in the Jesuits USA Central and Southern (UCS) Province, actively contributes to …

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Karen Wuertz Promotes Open Minds and Personal Connection at Regis Jesuit High School

By Ignatius Plato As head of the Boys Division at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, Colo., Karen Wuertz strives to ensure an excellent educational experience for students. But, as she will tell you, Regis Jesuit is more than just another school; it carries with it a legacy that is important to Regis Jesuit families, …

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Dr. Salvador D. Aceves Named Next Regis University President

December 12, 2022 – Regis University in Denver has named its next president, Salvador D. Aceves, Ed.D. He previously served the university as senior vice president and chief financial officer, beginning in 2014. He will be the university’s first lay and Latino president. Dr. Aceves will be sworn in as Regis University’s president on Jan. …

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Audrey Merck Bridges the Gap Between Mind and Heart at Jesuit Tampa

By Ignatius Plato Teaching young minds is a crucial part of the Jesuit tradition. But for Audrey Merck, teaching young hearts is just as important. Audrey Merck is the head of the theology department at Jesuit High School in Tampa, Fla. (Jesuit Tampa), where she collaborates with other educators to ensure Tampa Jesuit students receive …

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Rockhurst University Names Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., Next President

Feb. 28, 2022 – The Rockhurst University Board of Trustees has selected Sandra Cassady, Ph.D., to become the 15th president of Rockhurst University, effective July 1, 2022. Cassady will make history as the first female and first lay president of Rockhurst, one of the Jesuits USA Central and Southern Province’s six schools of higher education. Cassady, …

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Loyola University New Orleans Announces New Partnership with Holy Name of Jesus School

By Loyola University Jan, 11, 2022 – After more than 100 years of living side by side as neighbors, Loyola University New Orleans and Holy Name of Jesus Parish and School are taking their relationship to the next level. On Tuesday, the heads of all three institutions, together with the Archdiocese of New Orleans, announced via video a …

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