Lewis University offers practical, goal-oriented education for undergraduate students, graduate students and adult learners through nearly 80 undergraduate programs and 35 graduate programs. Lewis University's main campus is located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois.
(see more)Lewis University offers practical, goal-oriented education for undergraduate students, graduate students and adult learners through nearly 80 undergraduate programs and 35 graduate programs. Lewis University's main campus is located 30 minutes southwest of Chicago in Romeoville, Illinois.
"Godspell" Is On Stage April 19-28 at Lewis University
Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre presents "Godspell" (2012), a moving production that shares Jesus' powerful messages of love, kindness, and tolerance. "Godspell" (2012), conceived by John-Michael Tebelak, will have performances on April 19-21 and April 25-28. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The second-weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday.
LUCE Students Visit Cathedrals, Galleries, and Malta
In the first two weeks of February, the Spring 2024 Lewis University Rome Program at Lasallian Universities Center for Education students visited several historic and artistic landmarks in Italy and Malta. LUCE offers full-semester programs for Lasallian students from around the world. Its programs are designed to develop specifically Lasallian international study abroad experiences and to enrich the sense of belonging in the worldwide Lasallian community. Contact Chris Swanson at swansoch@lewisu.edu for more information on the Rome Program at LUCE.
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Feb 28
Record Enrollment for Lewis University Students in Rome, Spring 2024
For the second year in a row, Lasallian Universities Center for Education in Rome, Italy has a record enrollment of Lewis University students living and studying in Rome. Twenty-four students from 14 majors and four colleges are participating in the LUCE Rome Program for the Spring 2024 semester. LUCE offers full-semester programs for Lasallian students from around the world. Its programs are designed to develop specifically Lasallian international study abroad experiences and to enrich the sense of belonging in the worldwide Lasallian community. Contact Chris Swanson at swansoch@lewisu.edu for more information on the Rome Program at LUCE.
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Feb 13
Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Ike Holter's "Exit Strategy"
"Exit Strategy," by Ike Holter, will have performances on February 16-18 and February 22-25 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. This play is recommended for ages 13 and older.
Lewis University Students Partner with Palos Heights Police Department to Discuss Mental Health Initiatives
Lewis University students are helping in gathering feedback on Trinity Services' Co-Responder Assistance program. The co-responder program between New Lenox-based Trinity Services and local law enforcement works to reduce arrests and recidivism by providing people with mental health screenings and substance abuse screenings.
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2023 Dec 22
Environmentalist Chris MacDougall Receives Father Aquinas Colgan Award
Christopher MacDougall of Palatine was honored with the Father Aquinas Colgan Award during Lewis University's Evening Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on December 16 on its Romeoville Campus. MacDougall earned a bachelor's degree in biology, in addition to playing varsity baseball for his first two years at Lewis. While he garnered many athletic honors, such as the 2022 GLVC James R. Spalding Sportsmanship Honoree, it was a newly discovered passion that transformed his dreams from being an acclaimed baseball player to a scientist caring deeply about the Earth.
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2023 Dec 22
Lincoln Academy Honors Morgan Jennings for Her Historic Work
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois honored Lewis University student Morgan Jennings as a 2023 Student Laureate. In the spirit of Abraham Lincoln, Student Laureates are honored for their leadership and service on campus and beyond in pursuing humanity's betterment and for excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities Jennings has emersed herself into sharing the historic African American Voices from Joliet's Southend. For more than two years, the Matteson, Ill., student has played a significant role as the student coordinator of the "Reclaiming the Narrative: Restoring Black Voices to the Story of Joliet" exhibit.
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2023 Dec 22
Lasallian Speaker Exemplifies Lifelong Learning by Pursuing A Second Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate degree recipients gathered with loved ones on December 16 for the Lewis University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremonies on its Romeoville campus. Offering the Lasallian Address, Bachelor of Nursing recipient Catherine D. Fiori urged her fellow degree recipients to be lifelong learners. "Our world changes so rapidly but the one thing that remains consistent is the power of education," Fiori said.
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2023 Dec 22
APNA Selects Lewis University Student For Selective Networking and Development Opportunity
Lewis University's College of Nursing and Health Science student, Anna Faveron,
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2023 Nov 29
Student Art on Display December 7-18 at Lewis University Art Gallery
The Senior Capstone Art Exhibition will take place December 7-18 at the Wadsworth Family Gallery on Lewis University's Romeoville campus. The exhibit will be free and open to the public from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily. Shawnton Brown, Alondra De La Torre, Jasmine Fairbanks and Anabel Garcia Silva are the Lewis University students exhibiting work in this show. The biannual art show coincides with the capstone course, Senior Project. The course challenges graduating students to put their newly acquired skills and understanding of art to the test by participating in a professional exhibition experience. A free and open-to-the-public gallery talk and reception will take place at 7 p.m. on December 7.
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2023 Nov 29
Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Michael Green's "Four Plays for Coarse Actors"
"Four Plays for Coarse Actors," written by Michael Green, will be performed on November 17-19 and November 30- December 3 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. This Michael Green play is hilarious. Everything that can go wrong in a production does so. Coarse actors - an "actor" who knows all their lines but not necessarily the order in which they come, giving the company ample license to indulge in the kind of mistakes they spend most of their time trying to avoid. Broken into four plays within one, IL Fornicazione is a "grim" tale of operatic adultery, poison, and mayhem. Streuth is the crime story Agatha Christie would never have dared to write. A Collier's Tuesday Tea combines the kitchen with the coal mine with an irreverent glance at D.H. Lawrence. All's Well that Ends As You Like It pushes the genius of the bard to its limit while filching lines from most of his plays. In all, cues are missed, effects fail, and props are lost and confusion reigns, but the coarse actors struggle on.
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2023 Nov 9
New Resident Assistants this Fall at Lewis University
Sixteen new Resident Assistants as well as three Residence Life Coordinators were added to Lewis University's growing Residence Life team this fall. The university casts a wide net, searching for the best and brightest individuals from all corners of the world in hopes of creating a vibrant and supportive living community that transcends borders and celebrates cultural diversity. The new team members bring unique perspectives and a wealth of experiences to the residence halls. The RAs will serve as mentors, friends, and leaders, helping residents navigate the exciting journey of college life. The three new Residence Life Coordinators each have a distinct background and passion for creating an inclusive and enriching living environment. They will play a pivotal role in shaping residence life programs, providing guidance to RAs, and ensuring residents feel at home on the Romeoville campus.
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2023 Sep 22
Lewis University Students, Faculty Present to Midwest World History Association
Students and faculty from Lewis University's History Department presented at the Midwest World History Association's Annual Meeting September 22-23 at Roosevelt University in Chicago. The history of Spain and Pan-Arab ideology were discussed by Lewis University history students Gracie Trevino and Morgan Jennings. Lewis Faculty Dr. James Tallon and Dr. Michael Bulfin also presented on discrimination and clean water.
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2023 Oct 4
Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Cummins and Scoullar's 'The Little Prince"
"The Little Prince" adapted for the stage by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, will have performances on October 13-15 and October 19-22 at lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. The Production is based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Published by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois. This play tells the story of a world-weary and disenchanted aviator, whose sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert, and a mysterious, regal "little man" who appears asking him to "please draw me a sheep." During their two weeks together in the desert, the Little Prince tells the Aviator about his adventures through the galaxy.
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2023 Oct 4
Lewis University Students Explore Solutions to Current Societal Issues
Reducing disease spread in healthcare settings, firearm safety education, and creating more efficient semiconductor manufacturing processes are just a few of the research topics undertaken by 13 Lewis University students this summer. The biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, engineering, and physics undergraduate students participated in the Dr. James Girard Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). The collaborative experience includes working one-on-one with a faculty mentor, and offers an experiential learning environment that accelerates their research careers, with many students presenting their outcomes at conferences and/or via publications.
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2023 Sep 20
Lewis University on 2023 Spring Semester Dean's List Honored
Just about 1,300 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2023 Spring Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades.
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2023 Jun 7
Lewis University Softball Captures 11th GLVC Championship
The Lewis softball team won its league-best 11th Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament Championship after defeating Maryville in the semifinals then Indianapolis in the championship game on May 7.
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2023 May 10
Jet Fuel Review earns 'Superior' for Art and Literary Magazine Excellence
Lewis Universitys student magazine Jet Fuel Review received the designation of Superior from the National Council of Teachers of English for its 23rd issue published in Spring 2022.
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2023 Apr 17
Jennings Named Lockport Woman's Club Intern
Morgan Jennings, a Lewis University history major with minors in theology and Arabic, has been named the Lockport Woman's Club/ Pat Darin intern.
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2023 Apr 6
Lewis Women's Cross Country Runners Named All-Academic Athletes
Seven Lewis University Women's Cross Country runners were named All-Academic Athletes by the The United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).
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2023 Apr 17
PRESIDENT'S 15TH ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION ON DISPLAY UNTIL APRIL 21
Artwork by Lewis University students and alumni is currently on display in the President's 15th Annual Art Exhibition at the Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery, located on the university's main campus in Romeoville. The exhibit, free and available to the public, will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through April 21.
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2023 Apr 6
Lewis University on 2022 Fall Semester Dean's List Honored
Just over 1,300 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2022 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades.
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2023 Feb 2
Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre Presents "The Sun Serpent" written by Jose Cruz Gonzalez
Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre's February production will be "The Sun Serpent," written by Jose Cruz Gonzalez. This historical and poetic story is about the hope and struggles to find the courage to persist against all odds while portraying the strength of the human spirit.
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2023 Feb 1
Record Number of Students Headed to Rome for Spring 2023
For the Spring 2023 Semester, the Lasallian Universities Center for Education in Rome, Italy will serve a record 22 college students; the most students since the program began five years ago. Most students are from Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois while three students are from Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York. LUCE offers full-semester programs for Lasallian students from around the world. Its programs are designed to develop specifically Lasallian international study abroad experiences and to enrich the sense of belonging in the worldwide Lasallian community. For more information on the Rome Program at LUCE, please contact Chris Swanson at swansoch@lewisu.edu.
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2023 Jan 25
WLRA Raises Funds for Advocate Childrens Hospitals
Lewis University WLRA's Marathon Broadcast raised over $2,000 this semester for Advocate Children's Hospitals. Since its inception, WLRA has raised over $100,000 in support of the Lewis University Family Assistance Fund at Advocate Children's Hospitals. The fundraiser involves a 24-hour non-stop broadcast of students that take six-hour shifts. Select Lewis University students are on the air for longer stints. WLRA general manager Patrick Hennessey, Logan Kap and Anthony Denardis led the campaign for students to raise funds for a worthy cause. Visit www.wlraradio.com to find out how to donate funds. Listeners can tune into WLRA in five ways-tuning the radio to 88.1 FM, listening to the live streaming on www.lewisu.edu and www.shoutcast.com, visiting the iTunes store, or downloading the free iTunes application for mobile devices.
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2022 Nov 28
Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre Presents 'A Christmas Carol'
"A Christmas Carol," adapted for the stage by Joe Landry, will have performances on November 18-20 and December 1-4 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday. The second-weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Ticket purchases are $13 for an adult and $12 for students and seniors. Lewis students pay $3 with an ID. The running time of the show is approximately 75 minutes. The Philip Lynch Theatre production will be a radio play adaptation of Charles Dickens's "A Christmas Carol." The Holiday classic comes to life as a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage commercials and the magic of live sound effects and musical underscoring. A handful of actors bring dozens of characters to the stage, as the familiar story unfolds: Three ghosts take Ebenezer Scrooge on a thrilling journey to teach him the meaning of Christmas. A charming take on a family favorite that will leave no one saying, "Bah Humbug!" The Christmas Carol cast features the following Lewis University students: Katelyn L. Butt, Andrew Dills, Brianna Hall, Justin (Juice) McCarthy, Gwen Pasowicz, Chloe Sheppard, Brendan Roark, Lukas Roy, Mac Maher and Alex Schedel with Courtney Mason as the understudy/swing.
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2022 Nov 10
Lewis Men's Cross Country Finishes Runnerup at GLVC Championships Saturday
The Lewis University men's cross country team finished in second place at the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships at Principia College Cross Country Course hosted by McKendree University. The Flyers were denied their bid for a third straight crown when they finished with 36 points finishing behind first time champion University of Illinois Springfield who finished with 35 points. The team race came down to the closest score in GLVC Cross Country Championships history, a record previously held by Lewis in 2004 when they knocked of Southern Indiana by 2 points, and Southern Indiana who knocked off Wisconsin Parkside in 2015 by 2 points as well.
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2022 Nov 10
Women's Cross Country Captures GLVC Title at GLVC XC Championships
ELASH, Ill. -- The Lewis University women's cross country team won the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship title at Principia College Cross Country Course hosted by McKendree University. The team finished with 44 points, 18 points over runner up Southwest Baptist who scored 62. The Flyers had 7 runners place in the top 16 and earn all GLVC Honors.
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2022 Nov 9
Zack Earns NCAA Honorable Mention Honors in Triple Jump
Lewis University's Keegan Zack (Watseka, Ill./Watseka Community) earned honorable mention All-America honors thanks to his 10th place finish in the triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the GVSU Lacrosse/Track and Field Complex on Saturday afternoon in Allendale, Mich. Lewis University's Keegan Zack (Watseka, Ill./Watseka Community) earned honorable mention All-America honors thanks to his 10th place finish in the triple...
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2022 Jun 28
Lewis University Students Honored on 2022 Spring Dean's List
Just over 1,400 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2022 Spring Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades.
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2022 Jun 28