A Legacy of Service and Leadership
At 樱花动漫, we are grateful for our alumni who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. Their dedication, courage, and unwavering commitment to serving our country exemplify Loyola's mission to "learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world."
The Loyola Alumni Association is committed to honoring the legacy of service and leadership of our alumni veterans.
Veterans Recognition Project
Loyola is undertaking a comprehensive project to gather the names of alumni who served in the United States Armed Forces. We aim to ensure Loyola veterans are recognized and honored on a Veterans Honor Roll, which we will publish and maintain on our alumni website.
We invite our alumni veterans to share with us their record of service. If you are an alumnus or alumna who served or know of an alumni veteran, we encourage you to please complete the .
Our veterans have made significant contributions in their military careers and civilian lives. By sharing your service, you inspire future generations and ensure that your legacy is remembered and celebrated.
Alumni Veterans Plaza
We are excited to announce the creation of a Veterans Plaza on the Evergreen campus as a tribute to the service of our alumni veterans. This plaza, located on Loyola鈥檚 Academic Quad, will serve as a permanent reminder of the commitment and courage of alumni veterans and will be a place of reflection, honor, and gratitude. The Veterans Plaza will feature:
- Designed landscape around the existing flagpole to honor the service of veterans in the Loyola community
- Pedestals commemorating the service branches of the United States Armed Forces
- A space for reflection and remembrance
Support the Veterans Plaza Project
This project is only made possible through the generosity of alumni and friends who are committed to making this effort a reality. For more information on supporting the Veterans Plaza project, please contact Brian Oakes, '99, MBA '10, vice president for advancement, at boakes@loyola.edu or 410-617-2414.
Student Support
Greyhound Battalion Fund
The Greyhound Battalion Fund provides critical support that ensures a thriving and robust experience for Loyola鈥檚 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program. Loyola students who participate in the Greyhound Battalion enter the military better positioned to follow a lifetime of leadership and service to America.
Distributions from this fund offer much-needed resources and provide our cadets with an enriched and wellrounded experience. This includes attendance at leadership seminars and conferences, ROTC speakers鈥� series in development and service, field and training equipment, non-issued athletics uniforms dedicated to intercollegiate competitions, and programmatic support for functions including recruiting events, cadet orientation, award ceremonies, and formal events.
To make a gift online, visit . Select "Other" for the fund and write in 鈥淕reyhound Battalion Fund."
Support the Greyhound Battalion Fund
Military and Veterans Services for Students
Loyola is committed to providing academic benefits and resources for veterans enrolled as current students. The University offers a range of programs and resources to support and help veteran students thrive academically and socially. These services are available through Loyola's Military and Veterans Community website.
Thank you for your service and for continuing to exemplify the values of Loyola University Maryland.
There are a number of ways to engage with Loyola as a graduate and show your Greyhound pride鈥攆rom volunteering or mentoring current students to serving on a committee or advisory board to attending networking or campus events. Discover the myriad ways our Greyhound community can connect鈥攐r reconnect鈥攚ith our University and one another.
