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“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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“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.  […]

“The Jesuit values of compassion and understanding made me the person I am today”

“The Jesuit values of compassion and understanding made me the person I am today”

Dolores Priegnitz, a graduate of University College, Class of 1990 (now known as School of Continuing and Professional Studies), is an HR professional who takes a strategic approach to address challenges in her work. Dolores helps organizations and teams achieve their objectives through effective communication, collaboration and strategic stakeholder engagement.

With a background of over 20 […]

Innovation and Affordability: A College Program for Working Adults

Innovation and Affordability: A College Program for Working Adults

When I started my present position at Loyola University Chicago, I dove into the statistics on our enrollment numbers. I specifically wanted to understand why so many accepted students do not ultimately enroll in classes. I soon discovered that the number one reason accepted students never cross the line to enrollment is that they think […]

“The Business Ethics Class Really Messed Me Up – In The Most Wonderful And Life-Changing Way”

“The Business Ethics Class Really Messed Me Up – In The Most Wonderful And Life-Changing Way”

For LeRoy Chalmers, an alumni of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Class of 2014, going back to school had a greater impact than he could have ever imagined.

LeRoy was in the banking industry for over 17 years, gradually moving up the ladder to Vice President at a leading Chicago bank, when he decided […]

For Alum Leslie Simonyi, Mundelein College was Just the Beginning

For Alum Leslie Simonyi, Mundelein College was Just the Beginning

This year marks the centennial year for adult education at Loyola and we are celebrating the anniversary by gathering stories of our alumni who want to share their Loyola experience, and how it has transformed their lives. SCPS changed its name a number of times but it has consistently served adult students.

The following bio came […]

Loyola was a gift I gave myself many years ago.

Loyola was a gift I gave myself many years ago.

This year marks the centennial year for adult education at Loyola and we are celebrating the anniversary by gathering stories of our alumni who want to share their Loyola experience, and how it has transformed their lives. SCPS changed its name a number of times but it has consistently served adult students.

The following bio came […]

Alum Vickie Henson: Grateful for Second Chance to Earn Degree

Alum Vickie Henson: Grateful for Second Chance to Earn Degree

This year marks the centennial year for adult education at Loyola and we are celebrating the anniversary by gathering stories of our alumni who want to share their Loyola experience, and how it has transformed their lives. SCPS changed its name a number of times but it has consistently served adult students.

The following bio came […]