Dungeons, Dragons & Diversity: A Course on a Quest at Holy Cross
At the College of the Holy Cross, the popular game, Dungeons and Dragons, is taking on a new life, thanks to Professor Jorge Santos’ goal to help students have deeper conversations about race and ethnicity through literature.
Only at Fordham
Some classes challenge the way you see the world. Others challenge the way you see yourself. Learn about four classes that are distinctively Fordham University—classes that challenge students to think outside the box and expose them to the variety of industries and opportunities found in New York City.
Dinner and Diplomacy: Students Dine with Ambassadors in Georgetown Class
In a highly selective class, Art of Diplomacy, Georgetown University students visit diplomatic embassies and residences around Washington, DC every week during a semester to dine with and learn from ambassadors, all while preparing for future careers in the diplomatic field.
Classroom, Culture, Connection: Celebrating 10 Years of Global Immersion Courses at LMU
At Loyola Marymount University, Global Immersion courses are not just about visiting new places—they’re a pedagogical tool for faculty to create an academic synergy between in-class learning and international experiences.
Innocence Project Course Gives Rockhurst Students New Perspective on Criminal Justice System
While many colleges and universities have Innocence Projects through their law schools, Rockhurst University is one of a few across the nation to invite undergraduate students majoring in criminal justice to review cases where incarcerated individuals have raised questions of their innocence.
SLU’s Ignite Seminars Light a Fire for Learning in First-Year Students
What is an Ignatian City? What did it mean to be female before the dawn of modernity? Can you learn to think algorithmically, even if you aren’t a math major? These are just a few of the questions tackled in Saint Louis University’s Ignite Seminars.
Through Apple & T-Mobile Partnerships, iPads Help Improve Learning Experience at Seattle U
While modern technology is sometimes criticized for making people more insular, Seattle University faculty are finding that using iPads in class creates a more collaborative and communal experience for their students.
CBL Courses Give Students Unique Jesuit Learning Experiences at Scranton
In 2017, The University of Scranton formally launched the Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL): in CBL, faculty see a form of teaching, learning and community partnerships that is grounded in Ignatian pedagogy and puts it into action.
New USF Initiative Offers Entrepreneurship to Everyone
A new incubator at the University of San Francisco is helping students solve problems, create businesses, and develop products that enhance the lives of others.
Government Relations
AJCU’s Vice President for Government Relations reports on AJCU’s priorities at the start of the new Administration and 119th U.S. Congress: Responding to the President’s Executive Orders; the Budget Reconciliation process; and the FY’25 and FY’26 appropriations cycles. Each of these areas are high stakes for Jesuit higher education.