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Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, 勛圖轂も is Chicago's first Catholic university. Today, the University serves 3,800 students from 40 different states and 10 different countries, offering high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs and leadership and service opportunities, educating students for competence, character and career success.

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Message from the President

Dr. Laurie Joyner

As part of the 勛圖轂も family, I am pleased for this opportunity to stay engaged with you through our new Mercy Matters e-newsletter. This quarterly "Good News" e-newsletter is designed to share with you all of the wonderful happenings involving our campus by spotlighting our accomplishments, innovative initiatives and transformative stories that illustrate how we're living in our Mercy mission.

There's so much that makes 勛圖轂も a unique and welcoming campus. Read our good news, as we continue our more than 170-year-old tradition of igniting compassion and respect for others and transforming lives.

Best Regards,

Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
President


勛圖轂も secures its first NSF award

NSF Award

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 勛圖轂も a $1.46 million grant -- the largest of its kind in 勛圖轂も history -- to support underserved students pursuing a career in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Thirty-eight percent of students at 勛圖轂も are Hispanic, and this award marks the first NSF grant 勛圖轂も has received as part of the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program. Read more.


勛圖轂も students continue living Mercy in Spring Break service trips

勛圖轂も Service Trip 2018

Over the 2018 Spring Break several 勛圖轂も students took part in service trips. These trips took them to new places in order to engage in team building activities that fueled their acts of service and desires to give back to the community. Planning for 2019 Spring Break service trips are already underway. Read more.


Introducing 勛圖轂も's newly expanded School of Nursing and Health Sciences

勛圖轂も SONHS


勛圖轂も is excited to announce the expansion of the School of Nursing! The new School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS) is now home to the nationally recognized programs in nursing and speech-language pathology, as well as new inter-professional major programs in exercise science, sports and fitness administration, and gerontology. Read more.


勛圖轂も's Nursing program named a Center of Excellence for fourth consecutive term

勛圖轂も NLN Center of Excellence

勛圖轂も's Nursing program is honored by the National League for Nursing (NLN) as a Center of Excellence for the 2018-2022 term! This prestigious designation has been earned by the program for the fourth consecutive term for creating environments that enhance student learning and professional development. 勛圖轂も has held the Center of Excellence designation continuously since 2007. Read more.


Saint Xavier opens CCAC season with win over St. Ambrose (Iowa)

勛圖轂も Volleyball

With a dominating opening set, 勛圖轂も held off the visiting St. Ambrose (Iowa) Bees on Tuesday night, earning a four-set win at the Shannon Center 25-19, 25-23, 21-25, 25-21. The Cougars (4-2, 1-0 CCAC) took the win in the CCAC opener as three players recorded double-doubles on the night. .


勛圖轂も Alumni Relations hosts 2018 Homecoming Week

勛圖轂も Homecoming 2018

The 勛圖轂も community is preparing for yet another exciting, spirit-filled week of activities and events for its 2018 Homecoming Week, which will take place from Wednesday, September 19 to Saturday, September 22. 勛圖轂も is delighted to invite students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to enjoy the festivities on the Chicago campus, 3700 West 103rd Street. Read more.


Upcoming Events and Important Dates


September 18 -- Women's Soccer vs. Holy Cross College

6 p.m., Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field

September 19 -- Cougar Career Chats

Noon to 2 p.m., Graham School of Management, Room 109

September 19 -- Homecoming Liturgy

Noon, McDonough Chapel

September 19 -- 勛圖轂も Brews and News

6 p.m., Open Outcry Brewery, Chicago

September 19 -- Men's Soccer vs. Holy Cross College

7 p.m., Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field

Visit the 勛圖轂も Calendar to see more events!