University Information
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Enrollment: 5,000
Founded: 1912
President: Xavier A. Cole, Ed.D.
Address: 6363 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 864-7225
Fax: (504) 864-7380
Webpage: loyno.edu
University Mission and Vision Statements:
Mission
Loyola University New Orleans, a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education, welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work for a more just world. Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola's vision of finding God in all things, the university is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also offering opportunities for professional studies in undergraduate and selected graduate programs. Through teaching, research, creative activities, and service, the faculty, in cooperation with the staff, strives to educate the whole student and to benefit the larger community.
Vision
As a Catholic, Jesuit University, Loyola University New Orleans is an academic community dedicated to the education of the whole person. By thinking critically, acting justly students are to embody the Ignatian ideals of faith, truth, justice, and service. To meet these goals, the University will strive to become an increasingly selective university with outstanding liberal arts and sciences, professional, and graduate programs grounded in intellectual rigor and reflecting the more than 450 year Ignatian tradition.
Athletic Department Information
Nickname: Wolf Pack
Colors: Maroon (PMS 202 / 660000) Gold (PMS 130 / F4AA00) Metallic Gold (PMS 873 / 95774C)
National Affiliation: NAIA
Conference Affiliation: Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC)
Director of Athletics: Brett Simpson
Athletics Address: 6363 St. Charles Ave. Box 53, New Orleans, LA 70118
Athletics Phone: (504) 864-PACK
Athletics Fax: (504) 864-7380
Athletics Website: loyolawolfpack.com
Athletic Department Mission Statement:
Mission
The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics supports the Ignatian mission of the University by offering programs which develop the whole person, preparing men and women for others. The department provides opportunities for the Loyola community to participate in a broad-based, comprehensive program including intercollegiate athletics, wellness activities, intramurals, club sports, and open recreation.
