What will Loyola be known as officially?
3) Why has this decision been made? The Board of Trustees, after months of conversation with Loyola constituents and the review of extensive research on the topic, has determined that the “university” designation describes the depth, breadth and excellence of its programs more completely than does “college.” The decision to rename the College of Arts and Sciences symbolizes Loyola’s enduring tradition of Jesuit liberal arts education. The decision to retain the “Maryland” portion of the university’s name stems from a desire to reaffirm Loyola’s connection to its home state and to underscore the distinctions between Maryland’s Loyola and those in Louisiana, Illinois and California. 4) What was the process behind this decision? In April, after months of discussion involving many members of the Loyola Community and a review of an initial round of research, Loyola’s full Board of Trustees authorized its Executive Committee to move forward with the designation change upon completion of the
