The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) regularly produces press releases and media alerts on news and initiatives by the Association, as well as the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States.

For more information on the Association's outreach and public relations efforts, please contact Deanna Howes, AJCU's Director of Communications: (202) 862-9893 or dhowes@ajcunet.edu.
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AJCU Conferences Draw International Speakers and Attendees
Friday, August 02, 2013
This week, Xavier University and Creighton University hosted the respective Jesuit Advancement Administrators (JAA) conference and the Commitment to Justice in Jesuit Higher Education conference.


AJCU Statement on the NCTQ Teacher Prep Review Report
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
On June 18th, AJCU issued a statement in response to the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) report on teacher preparation programs in the United States.


AACSB-Accredited Jesuit Institutions Globalize Partnership
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Jesuit Business Schools Expand Partnership to Facilitate Graduation for Students Who Relocate Overseas


New Issue of Connections Now Available
Monday, June 03, 2013
A new issue of Connections is now online! We're capping off the year with articles from Loyola Marymount University, Saint Peter's University and Xavier University on new initiatives in sustainability, mission and student leadership programs on Jesuit campuses.


Jesuit Colleges and Universities Celebrate Commencements
Friday, May 24, 2013
Over the past month, thousands of students have joined the nearly 2 million living alumni of AJCU institutions. We've compiled a list of some great local and national coverage for the 2013 commencement ceremonies. Congratulations from AJCU to all of this year's graduates!


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Quote of the week

"...This crest [IHS] continually reminds us of a reality that we must never forget: the centrality of Christ for each one of us and for the whole Society, the Society that Saint Ignatius wanted to name "of Jesus" to indicate the point of reference."
Pope Francis: July 31, 2013


Meet the AJCU President
On April 1, 2013, Rev. Michael J. Sheeran became president of the Association of Jesu...
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Federal Relations


AJCU Federal Relations Network is the lobbying arm of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities and comprised of at least one representative from each one of the twenty-eight Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The Network is kept up to date on an on-going basis by the Vice President for Federal Relations on all issues relating to Appropriations, budget, higher education authorization issues and taxes. The Network meets annually in September for a Legislative Conference and also participates in the Annual Committee for Education Funding Legislative Conference and Awards Dinner.
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AJCU Conferences


The 35+ Conferences sponsored by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) are affinity groups within the AJCU Network. The Conferences provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, information and best practices; support the professional development of their members; and present opportunities for AJCU representatives to discuss opportunities and challenges in Jesuit higher education. Most of the AJCU Conference groups meet in person at least once a year, and many of them communicate regularly through an AJCU listserv.
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International Outreach


The member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) are committed to developing programs and partnerships that advance international education and support initiatives that advance global citizenship.
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