LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO President’s Medallion MENU President’s Medallion The President’s Medallion honors students from each of our 14 colleges, schools, and institutes who exemplify the meaning of being a true Loyolan. Exceeding not only in the classroom but also in the world around them, these students add immeasurable value to society by answering the call for leadership, scholarship, and service. It is through helping others that they empower their community, upholding integrity and reputation along the way. We applaud the efforts of this year’s President’s Medallion award recipients and know this is only the beginning of their journey. PHOTOS BY LUKAS KEAPPROTH > ARRUPE COLLEGE Jacqueline Plascencia-Perez ‘Every time I think about an initiative or an action as student body president, the Jesuit mission is always on my mind. It's been my guide throughout the year.’ READ MORE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Shawn Enright ‘It’s meant a lot to try and help people who feel the same way as I did.’ READ MORE THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Jonathan Okstad ‘We are at a major crossroads in education with calls for dramatic change, online education, disruptive innovation, and the creation of new educational models. I hope to work at the epicenter of this work to ensure the engagement and support of traditionally underrepresented and marginalized students.’ READ MORE SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Matthew Lorentz ‘One of the most important lessons I've learned at Loyola is that it's worth it to put yourself out there.’ READ MORE INSTITUTE OF PASTORAL STUDIES Kathryn Smith ‘I want to use what I have learned and personally experienced to continue serving the poor and becoming involved in issues of social responsibility and justice.’ READ MORE MARCELLA NIEHOFF SCHOOL OF NURSING Cecilia Crane ‘Loyola has given me the ability to speak to a patient from a more personal standpoint, not just as a nurse and a health care provider. It's taught me how to approach a patient compassionately and treat the patient like they're a person, not like they're a diagnosis’ READ MORE PARKINSON SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND PUBLIC HEALTH Alyssa Stuck ‘Despite not being physically at Loyola, I feel super close to and supported by faculty, staff, and the people in my classes. Everyone has the sense of wanting everyone to succeed... I've never had that type of support before.’ READ MORE QUINLAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Michael Halgas ‘Something that has always been stressed at Loyola is there is an action component of education. You should take what you’ve learned in a textbook or classroom and apply it in the real world.’ READ MORE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION Adele Gedig ‘I feel very fortunate to study at a University where social justice is at the forefront of pedagogy and action.’ READ MORE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Amy Liesemeyer ‘Loyola has given me the foundation from which I'll build the rest of my life.’ READ MORE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Nathan Petithomme ‘The School of Education has taught me how we as educators can use our power and privilege to enact change with stakeholders, community members, and fellow staff to all reach the goal of educational justice.’ READ MORE SCHOOL OF LAW Sarah Free ‘A lot of us come into law school having been sold this idea of the ‘hero lawyer.’ One of the most important lessons that I've learned at Loyola is that sort of person doesn't exist because to do this work well, you have to do it with other people.’ READ MORE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Tamara Alshoweat ‘Everyone always tells me, ‘Dim your fire a little bit.’ And I say, ‘No.’ ’ READ MORE STRITCH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Kendall Frisoli ‘We are more than medicine; we are humans. If we remember that, and we are our best selves and take care of ourselves, we will be the best we can be for patients.’ READ MORE Back like we never left Loyola students have fully reemerged on campus, and they are loving every minute of it. VIEW THE PHOTOS © Copyright & Disclaimer 2021 · Privacy Policy