February 2022 Connections

Holy Cross Chemistry Professor Blends Roles as Scientist and Influencer to Inspire Students

Holy Cross Chemistry Professor Blends Roles as Scientist and Influencer to Inspire Students

By Christine Sweeney, Managing Editor for Digital Content, College of the Holy Cross Andre Isaacs’ choreographed dance videos have attracted almost a quarter of a million followers on TikTok, but […]

Meet the Three Scholars Leading Georgetown’s Racial Justice Institute

Meet the Three Scholars Leading Georgetown’s Racial Justice Institute

Contributed by the Georgetown University Office of Strategic Communications A year ago this month, Georgetown established the Racial Justice Institute (RJI), a hub for scholars, activists and thought leaders to […]

Raising Black Voices at Loyola Chicago

Raising Black Voices at Loyola Chicago

By Adam Doster, Staff Writer, Loyola University Chicago There’s a passage in Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia that’s always stuck with Badia Ahad, Ph.D., a professor of […]

Loyola Maryland Professor Leads Institute to Address Race, Peace and Social Justice

Loyola Maryland Professor Leads Institute to Address Race, Peace and Social Justice

By Jessica Goldstein, Content Specialist, Loyola University Maryland Karsonya “Kaye” Wise Whitehead, Ph.D., associate professor of communication and African American studies at Loyola University Maryland, founded and directs the Karson […]

Marquette University Celebrates Black Scholars

Marquette University Celebrates Black Scholars

By Anna Wallace, communication intern in the Office of Marketing and Communication at Marquette University Marquette University is proud to have more diverse faculty members than ever before. One in […]

Saint Joseph’s Professors Explore the Black Cultural Significance of Music-Battle Series Verzuz

Saint Joseph’s Professors Explore the Black Cultural Significance of Music-Battle Series Verzuz

By Micah Castelo, Web Content Editor, Saint Joseph’s University When COVID-19 struck, live music and entertainment were put on pause. To keep the music going and continue connecting with their […]

Living for the City: Saint Peter’s Explores History of Jersey City’s African American Community

Living for the City: Saint Peter’s Explores History of Jersey City’s African American Community

By Angeline Boyer, Assistant Director of Media Relations, Saint Peter’s University When it comes to Black history, Saint Peter’s University and members of Jersey City’s African American community are partnering […]

Government Relations

Government Relations

By Jenny Smulson, Vice President of Government Relations, AJCU As part of our work at the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU), we advocate for a strong investment in […]