Laura Givnish (International Development/Spanish--2016) was selected to become a Youth Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Perú. She will serve there for 27 months. ¡Felicitaciones y buena suerte, Laura!
Bridget Thomas (Classical Studies major, 2016) will attend Rutgers University beginning in the fall of 2016. She will be pursuing an MA in Cultural Heritage and Preservation Studies.
Bridget Thomas (Classical Studies major, 2016) has been accepted to the graduate program at the American University to pursue an MA in Arts Management.
Natasha Bingham, Assistant Professor of Political Science, was awarded the College of Social Sciences 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Natasha Bingham received her Ph.D. from Louisiana State University in 2012. Her research interests focus on intersectionality of gender, race, and ethnicity and gender and sexuality in former Soviet republics and US politics. Her teaching interests include comparative politics, comparative social movements, central and Eastern European politics/Russian politics, women and minorities in politics, Women and Gender Studies.
Loyola criminology professor and former N.O.P.D. Chief Ronal Serpas speaks to the increased scrutiny of police chiefs around the country in this article by USA Today.
Morgan Ballard was awarded the 2016 Political Science Academic Achievement Award for a Minor
Loyola biology professors Aimée and Robert Thomas recently made a life-changing trip to Tanzania, Africa, as documented in this Youtube video. The trip occurred during the 2016 spring migration.
Stephen Haas was awarded the 2016 Political Science Academic Achievement Award for a Major
Justin Samuelson was awarded the 2016 Political Science Academic Achievement Award for a Major
Dr. Paul Barnes and Mark Tobler, Department of Biological Sciences and Environment Program, attended the UV4Plants meeting held on the campus of the University of Pécs, Hungary from 29-31 May 2016. Dr. Barnes gave an oral presentation and Mark presented a poster. This research addressed plant and ecosystem responses to solar ultraviolet radiation (UV) and included three Loyola students as co-authors. Dr. Barnes also chaired a meeting session and was appointed to the Board of Editors of this association.