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First Study Abroad Program: A Success!

First Study Abroad Program: A Success!

This summer was the launch of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) Study Abroad Program. A group of enthusiastic students and their guests spent 12 wonderful days in Rome, Italy, soaking in the culture while receiving a Loyola education.

The students had the option of selecting between a core philosophy class (PHIL 190) or […]

SCPS hires new Instructor of Applied Communication

SCPS hires new Instructor of Applied Communication

Christopher (Chris) Martiniano joined the SCPS team in August as a full-time faculty member, leading the Applied Communication program. Chris has wide-ranging experience in the field of communication, copywriting, advertising, marketing, art history and literature.

With a Ph.D. from Indiana University and experience working on marketing and advertising campaigns for industry giants like Coca-Cola, MillerCoors, Bridgestone […]

Eva Mika, Ph.D. joins the SCPS team

Eva Mika, Ph.D. joins the SCPS team

On July 1, 2017 Eva Mika, Ph.D. joined the Loyola SCPS team as Clinical Assistant Professor of Applied Psychology.

With over two decades of experience, Eva began her career at Cook County Commission on Women conducting applied research, advocacy, policy development, training and education on host of issues including human trafficking, maternity/paternity leave, domestic violence, pay […]

Meet the new Director of Institute for Paralegal Studies: Marie Harrigan

Meet the new Director of Institute for Paralegal Studies: Marie Harrigan

On July 1, 2017, Marie Harrigan started her new role as Director of the Institute for Paralegal Studies. Marie was the former Assistant Director of the Institute and has been with Loyola for over 15 years. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association, and is also on the […]

“The Fellows Program is helping me achieve that next big thing”

“The Fellows Program is helping me achieve that next big thing”

Haeley Goldsmith is a poster child for today’s energetic, multi-tasking, hardworking, and professional millennials. She is also one of the many students enrolled in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies Fellows Program.

The SCPS Fellows Scholarship is a tuition assistance program that matches an employer’s financial funds up to $5,250 per academic year.

Haeley is a […]

A ‘Walk the Talk’ kind of mom!

A ‘Walk the Talk’ kind of mom!

Michelle Cygan, a paralegal in Caterpillar’s Legal Services Department, an SCPS Fellow and a single mom raising two wonderful boys, has all the qualities of hard-work, zeal and perseverance that we at School of Continuing and Professional Studies treasure most.

Michelle is currently pursuing her blended Saturday FASTRACK B.A. in Management, and expects to graduate in 2018. […]

“My proudest moment was realizing – I am officially a LOYOLA alumna!”

“My proudest moment was realizing – I am officially a LOYOLA alumna!”

Vannessa Brown, VP, Business Operations at GForce Staffing Services, is a recent graduate of Loyola University Chicago School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Vannessa graduated with a B.A. in Management.

She attributes her success and entrepreneurial spirit to her experiences from Loyola’s transformative education.

Vannessa shares her wonderful journey as an adult student…

 

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Growing interest in Non-traditional Credit and Prior Learning Assessment

We are seeing a growing interest in using non-traditional credits and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to close the gap to graduation dates. It’s easy to understand why.

It saves you money. Quite a lot of money.

It saves you time. Perhaps a full semester or more.

It is an endorsement of the work and effort and successes you […]

College Graduates Earn Higher Salaries

College Graduates Earn Higher Salaries

A recent Education Advisory Board article talked about Brookings Institution’s Hamilton Project, which reviewed The U.S. Census Bureau data for working adults.

The research found that wages for most workers without higher education degrees is lower on average than college graduates who are earning higher wages.

Taking into account inflation, the key findings of the article show that:

Men’s […]

“Loyola Changed My Life”

“Loyola Changed My Life”

Meet Darlyne Koretos – Loyola’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) graduate from the class of ’82 with a BA in Communications – a determined spirit with a never-give-up attitude.

Darlyne graduated high school and worked full time for three years before marrying and moving to Oklahoma where her husband was completing his undergraduate degree.  […]