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Madonna della Strada Chapel
The Madonna della Strada Chapel which is on the campus.

Loyola University Chicago is a private, Jesuit university in Chicago, Illinois. The university has about 15,951 students. It was founded in 1870. The current president of the university is Michael J. Garanzini, S.J. .

Sports

The athletics teams of the university are called the Ramblers. They have 13 varsity teams, most of which compete in the Missouri Valley Conference. The men's volleyball team is a member of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association.


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  • Mundelin Center, Loyola University Chicago

    Mundelein Center

  • Cudahy Library.2

    Cudahy Library

  • Cudahy Science Hall

    Cudahy Science Hall

  • Richard J. Klarchek Information Commons

    Information Commons

  • Water Tower Chicago 2012-0261

    The Chicago Water Tower, a city landmark and the downtown campus' namesake

  • Gerald Farinas Loyola University Chicago Statue

    A statue of Ignatius of Loyola was dedicated in 2000 and was relocated to the lobby of the Information Commons.

  • LU Wolf

    LU Wolf at a Loyola Men's basketball game

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