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A Newsletter from ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ


Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ 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.

Stay up to date with ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØwith the and ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØNews!


Message from the President

Dr. Laurie Joyner

As part of the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ 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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ 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


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØsecures its first NSF award

NSF Award

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


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØstudents continue living Mercy in Spring Break service trips

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØService Trip 2018

Over the 2018 Spring Break several ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ 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 SXU's newly expanded School of Nursing and Health Sciences

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØSONHS


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ 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.


SXU's Nursing program named a Center of Excellence for fourth consecutive term

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØNLN Center of Excellence

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ'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. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØhas held the Center of Excellence designation continuously since 2007. Read more.


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

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØVolleyball

With a dominating opening set, ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ 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. .


ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØAlumni Relations hosts 2018 Homecoming Week

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØHomecoming 2018

The ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØ 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. ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØis 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 -- ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØBrews 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 ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµÏÂÔØCalendar to see more events!