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Global Engagement
Global Engagement
Global Engagement at Loyola fosters international education, intercultural competency development, and promotes internationalization across the University. These efforts are accomplished through the dedicated support of several offices within Global Engagement.
Please explore the offices within Global Engagement, and the centers and programs these offices support:
Office of Global Initiatives • Study Abroad Office • International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) •
Rome Center • English Language Learning Program (ELLP) • Ricci Scholars Program
Offices and Programs
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News, Events, and Initiatives
Rome Center & Study Abroad Office
Summer, Fall, and AY 2026 Rome Center Applications Now Open!
Rome Center applications for Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Academic Year 2026-27 are now open! With dozens of classes onsite throughout Rome, internship opportunities, and experiential learning credits, the Rome Center is an immersive global education at your fingertips. Applications for all other study abroad programs will open in early December. Browse our searchable database or schedule a meeting with one of our advisors in Navigate to learn more. Admissions decisions are rolling, so apply as soon as possible.
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AI in a Globalized World Forum series
Towards Responsible AI: Challenges and Strategies Webinar
Please join us on June 9th at 12 PM CDT for Towards Responsible AI: Challenges and Strategies, a panel discussion moderated by Joe Vukov. New AI applications present incredible opportunities but also raise pressing social and ethical challenges. Jesuit, Catholic institutions are well-positioned to address these challenges. This panel of experts from Jesuit institutions therefore, explores not only the challenges posed by AI, but also strategies for developing, guiding, and governing AI in responsible ways.