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A Newsletter from ¶¶ÒõMAX


Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846, ¶¶ÒõMAX 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

I was incredibly proud to see more than 1,000 new ¶¶ÒõMAX graduates walk the stage during the 2019 commencement ceremonies on May 11. These immensely talented and dedicated individuals, whose professional skills and academic ability were cultivated through our Mercy mission, will continue to serve their communities in important ways.

Though the academic year has ended, our campus is alive with activity this summer. Our STEM activities continue to shine with high-impact experiences for students outside the classroom, and our recently launched graduate programs will take them to new heights in their careers. There is exciting news to share from athletics as we welcome Corry Irvin who will become the new head women's basketball coach.

Please join us for the 23rd Annual SXU Golf Classic on August 6. This memorable event has raised more than $1 million for student scholarships since 1997. I hope to see you there!

Best Regards,

Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D.
President


Congressman Dan Lipinski Visits SXU Stem Studio and Students

Congressman Dan Lipinski

¶¶ÒõMAX was delighted to host Congressman Dan Lipinski on May 13 when he visited students enrolled in STEM courses for the May term. Read more.


2019 Graduate Izla Olson Works to Help Chicago's Homeless

2019 SXU Graduate Izla Olson

¶¶ÒõMAX 2019 graduate Izla Olson of Oak Lawn was featured in the newspaper on May 13, praising her for using her marketing skills and education to help the homeless. Read more.


SXU Students Travel to Yellowstone Park

SXU Students at Yellowstone National Park

It was a drastic plunge into snow for the ¶¶ÒõMAX students who participated in a remarkable opportunity to visit Yellowstone National Park during the 2019 spring break. Read more.


SXU to Offer Master of Science in Medical Sciences Graduate Degree Program

Beginning in fall 2019, ¶¶ÒõMAX will offer for the first time a Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) degree program. This innovative program -- which includes courses in anatomy, biochemistry, histology, microbiology, neuroscience, physiology and ethics -- will give students a significant advantage in their continuing medical education or medical career pursuits. Read more.


Corry Irvin Named Saint Xavier Women's Basketball Head Coach

SXU's Women's Basketball Team Head Coach Corry Irvin

¶¶ÒõMAX announced on May 29 that Corry Irvin will join the SXU Athletics staff as head women's basketball coach for the upcoming season. Irvin comes to Saint Xavier after leading Whitney Young High School for the past 18 seasons.


Save the Date -- 23rd Annual Golf Classic -- August 6, 2019!

SXU Golf Classic

Join us for a great day of golf and fellowship while we raise funds to support SXU student scholarships at the 23rd Annual Golf Classic on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Visit the Golf Classic web page to register!


Upcoming Events and Important Dates


August 7 -- Transfer Nursing Information Session
1-4 p.m., Fourth Floor Boardroom

August 8 -- Transfer Day
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Butler Reception Room

Visit the SXU Calendar to see more events!