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Support ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app on March 27 - Day of Giving
On March 27, ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app will hold its annual Day of Giving, an annual 24-hour blitz of school spirit and generosity, with the entire ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app community joining forces to support 25 funds, programs, clubs, and scholarships that directly impact the Flyer experience. This year’s Day of Giving theme is “Let’s Turn Up the Volume!” a nod to the collective power of social giving and Flyer pride, with a bit of musical flair. Beginning at 9 a.m., students, faculty, staff, and friends are welcome to stop by Stritch Hall on the ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app campus to enjoy snacks, make gifts, and enjoy the fun. A pair of signature 2025 Day of Giving socks will be given for any gift of $25 or more. At 2 p.m., ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app President Dr. David Livingston will address those gathered at Stritch Hall and report on the progress of the day’s efforts. To make a gift toward Day of Giving, please go to https://www.givecampus.com/mhfiy2 Impact stories from past Day of Giving Celebrations: “Past Day of Giving funding for the Center for Community Research & Education (CCRE) has helped to fund stipends for students to participate in real-world research opportunities, including in a current partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Will County.” - Hannah Klein, Ph.D., Justice, ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Law, and Public Safety Studies Department Assistant Professor, Center for Community Research & Education Director, and Masters of Criminal Justice Program Director “The first Sr. Joye Peace & Justice Studies (PJS) scholarship was awarded in the fall 2024 semester to a very deserving and enthusiastic PJS major. She is passionate about the study and work of PJS and has already recruited another major to the program. This scholarship makes it possible for her to continue striving toward her dreams and goals.” - Christie Billups, D.Min., ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Associate Professor & Chair – Theology, Director of Gros Institute, Co-Founder - Peace & Justice Studies [PHOTO]
NAP Honors Two ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app CoNHS Faculty Members
¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app faculty , Drs. Arvie Vitente and Ann Guernon , were awarded prestigious honors at the 2025 National Academies of Practice Annual Induction Banquet and Awards Ceremony held on March 15 in Washington D.C. The Emerging Interprofessional National Academies of Practice Member of the Year
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Atendido Captures Capra Title; ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Men’s Golf Finishes 4th
The ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app men's golf team finished in fourth place at the Capra Invitational at Sycamore Ridge Golf Club. The Flyers were led by Jann Atendido (Bensenville, Ill./IC Catholic Prep) , who finished in first place by winning the individual title. HEAD COACH GREG BARESEL "Jann played exceptional
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Nursing Students Achieve 98% Pass Rate on NCLEX Exam
¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences continues to prepare nurses for certification successfully. In 2024, 98 percent of ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app nursing students passed the National Council Licensure Examination on their first try. The ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app 98 percent pass rate on the NCLEX-RN
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¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Nets Grant to Help Addiction Counseling Students
Dr. Kimberly Duris, professor of psychology at ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app , received a $170,000 grant to support students in the university’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program’s Advances Training Program in Addictions. The funding will be allocated toward ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app master’s degree student tuition
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SAC Students Win 1st, 2nd places at Illinois LSAMP Symposium
Lead student investigator Md Mehedi Hasan and student Ava Lopez from the Computer Information Systems program at Saint Augustine College at ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app won first place in oral presentation and second place in poster presentation at the 2025 Illinois Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
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Taylor Gugliuzza Named All-American Honorable Mention
The WBCA (Women's Basketball Coaches Association) released its NCAA Division II end-of-season awards, including All-Americans, on Thursday (March 20). Taylor Gugliuzza (New Lenox, Ill./Lincoln-Way West) was named to the Honorable Mentions list. The WBCA NCAA Division II Coach of the Year, Player
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Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Musical ‘Ride the Cyclone’
The ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Philip Lynch Theatre is presenting the musical “Ride the Cyclone , ” written by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell, on April 25-27 and May 1-4. This play is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older. The musical follows the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir
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Alvarado, Jourdan Earn All-GLVC Accolades
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced on Thursday (March 20) that ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app women's bowlers Carolina Alvarado (Metepec, Mexico) and Savanna Jourdan (Oswego, ILL./Oswego) earned All-GLVC honors. Alvarado earned All-GLVC Second Team, while Jourdan was an All-GLVC Honorable Mention selection.
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Dr. Jamil Mustafa Named Co-Editor of Gothic Studies
Dr. Jamil Mustafa, professor of English Studies, has been named co-editor of Gothic Studies , the leading journal in the field of Gothic scholarship and the official journal of the International Gothic Association . Published by Edinburgh University Press, Gothic Studies features cutting-edge criticism
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2025 Sczepaniak Spring Lecture Centers on Jane Addams
¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app invites the community to attend the 2025 Sczepaniak Spring Lecture, featuring historian Ann Durkin Keating, at 7 p.m. on March 27 in the University Dining Room. This free event will explore Jane Addams ’ later years at Hull-House and her significant contributions to housing reform and
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#10 ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Men’s Lacrosse Wins Eighth Straight; Defeats UAH
The ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app men's lacrosse team won its eighth straight contest as the Flyers defeated Alabama-Huntsville 20-5 at ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Stadium Saturday (March 22). HEAD COACH JOE PERRUZZI " Today was a great team win for our program. We were clicking on all cylinders, playing with great pace and executing
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St. Augustine Family Day is April 12 on Argyle Street
The St. Augustine College at ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Student Council & Student Success Center is hosting its Third Annual Family Day event for students and families. Friends and families are invited to join the fun from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on April 12 in St. Augustine Hall, located at 1345 W. Argyle Street,
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Alumna Moskal to be Enshrined into GLVC Hall of Fame
The Great Lakes Valley Conference announced that ¶¶Òõ»ÆÉ«app Hall of Famer Mary Moskal has been selected to be enshrined in the GLVC Hall of Fame for the Class of 2025. The 22nd GLVC Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be honored at the Enterprise/GLVC Spring Awards Banquet at the Drury Plaza Hotel in St. Louis
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