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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Registration Open for AJCU Conference on Multicultural Affairs at Georgetown University
Monday, May 13, 2013
Visit the conference website to register and learn more about the CMA conference on June 12-14.


AJCU Announces 2013 Commencement Speakers for Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Friday, May 03, 2013
It's that time of year again! Check out the list of speakers and dates for the 2013 commencement ceremonies at the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States.


AJCU and Jesuit Institutions Featured in Earth Day Video
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
In honor of Earth Day 2013, the Ignatian News Network put together a great video on Catholic eco-justice and sustainability programs across the country.


Winter / Spring 2013 Connections Now Online
Monday, April 22, 2013
The winter / spring issue features great reflections by Jesuit college and university administrators on immersion programs, as well as innovative research being conducted on Jesuit campuses.


I Make A Difference: National Jesuit Service – Men and Women For and With Others
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
This spring, alumni of the 28 U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities are engaging in community service projects across the country to live out their shared Jesuit mission of being men and women for others.


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"Immersion experiences can open eyes, destroy prejudice, and change lives. I have watched countless students return from developing countries as changed persons, with renewed hearts eager to live as men or woman for others."
Rev. Stephen A. Privett, S.J., President of the University of San Francisco, commenting on the power of immersion experiences


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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