Famous Last Words: University in name, but everything still feels the same Sep 1, 2009
When the administration first considered changing the name from Loyola College, they were met with resistance from a large number of community members (mainly alumni) who feared the change would do harm to the reputation Loyola College had built as a small, private, Jesuit school. They argued that our prestige was being the only Loyola College in the Princeton Review while there were three Loyola Universities scattered across the academic plain. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Army Soccer Standouts Named Candidates For Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Sep 1, 2009
Betterbed and Kydes, the lone two Patriot League athletes to earn this nomination, join Loyola College, Loyola Marymount and IUPUI as the only schools to have both a male and female candidate. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. (Patriotleague.com)
Non-Con Hoops Schedule Announced Aug 26, 2009
The Mountaineers will play 12 non-conference contests, including home games against , , , Coppin State and Loyola College. will open the regular season Nov. 15 at home against Loyola. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Loyola, College of Notre Dame win grants Aug 26, 2009
Loyola, College of Notre Dame awarded $520K in grants - Baltimore Business Journal. for free extra services. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Holliston's student standouts, weeks of Aug. 13 and 20 Aug 24, 2009
George Ganzenmuller and Jeremy Martin, both of Holliston, were named to the Dean s List for the spring 2009 semester at Loyola College in Maryland. In order to qualify, a student must have a GPA of at least 3. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Brookline Honors Aug 18, 2009
Julie Sullivan of Brookline, a member of the Class of 2009 at Loyola College in Maryland in Baltimore, was named to the dean s list for the spring 2009 semester. In order to qualify for the dean s list, a student must have a GPA of at least 3. (Brookline TAB, MA)
More lawmakers tackle rise of wage-theft complaints Aug 17, 2009
In New Orleans, wage theft is up partly because Hurricane Katrina sparked a building boom that attracted unscrupulous contractors, says Luz Molina, a professor at Loyola College of Law there. The school's Workplace Justice Project is one of the groups that runs a weekly workshop for laborers. (USA Today -- News)
Siena a co-Favorite in MAAC Preseason Volleyball Poll Aug 12, 2009
Niagara University placed sixth with 40 points followed by Loyola College (37), Saint Peter's College (31), Manhattan College (28), and Rider University (19). Siena will be looking to replace a senior class that included 2008 MAAC Setter of the Year , the school's all-time leader in career assists, and the program's all-time digs leader. (Sienasaints.com)
Ghost of former premier haunts India Aug 1, 2009
Shastri died three months before I was born, but whenever his name comes up I often recall my history professor in Loyola College declaring how much better India's future would have been if Shastri had lived on as prime minister. I read more about him to find out why. (Asia Times Online)
Men's Soccer Selected To Win 2009 MAAC Title In Preseason Poll Jul 30, 2009
Edison, N.J - A year after sweeping to the league regular season title, the Loyola College men's soccer team has been selected to win the 2009 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title in a preseason poll as voted on by the league's 10 head coaches. The coaches also tabbed Loyola senior as preseason Player of the Year and voted Darvill, , and onto the preseason team. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Women's Soccer Picked Second In Preseason MAAC Poll Jul 29, 2009
EDISON, N.J. -- The Loyola College women's soccer team was picked to finish second in the 2009 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference poll by the league's 10 head coaches. The Greyhounds, who won the 2008 MAAC regular-season crown with a 7-0-2 record in conference play, garnered 91 points in the poll, six behind Fairfield. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Bill Wilson Named Air Force Assistant Lacrosse Coach Jul 28, 2009
A 1994 graduate of Loyola College, Wilson was a four-year letterwinner and four-year starter at defense for the Greyhounds. Wilson's teams at Loyola qualified for the NCAA Tournament each season, while advancing to the quarterfinals three times. (Airforcesports.com)
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(Loyola College photo / July 23, 2009) ... For six British members of the Loyola College men's soccer team, tonight's World Football Challenge at is a delicious slice of home. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Loyola Places 106 Selections on MAAC Academic Honor Roll Jul 22, 2009
Edison, N.J. - Loyola College had 106 student-athletes earn spots on the 2008-09 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced Tuesday. Loyola's 106 representatives, honored for their achievements both academically and athletically, were third-most among conference members. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Loyola College considers bid for Senator Jul 22, 2009
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"To be honest, I'm a little surprised," said Mark Mettrick, the men's soccer coach at Loyola College. Mettrick is originally from England and has made it his life's work. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Vaughan Named Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Jul 17, 2009
BALTIMORE - Abby Vaughan has been named an assistant women's basketball coach at Loyola College, Head Coach announced today. "It is great to add someone with Abby's experience and accomplishments," Logan said. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Investors taking a close look at idea of urgent-care franchises Jul 13, 2009
Hometown: Glen Head, N.Y.Education: B.A., Loyola College (Maryland), 1994; New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1999; Emergency Medicine Residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, completed in 2002. Family: Wife, Kathleen, 38; son Jack, 11 weeks. (USA Today -- Money)
Loyola Hosts Third-Annual Strength & Conditioning/Athletic Development Conference Jul 11, 2009
BALTIMORE - Loyola College in Maryland will welcome as many as 400 high school and college strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, physical therapists, personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts for a two-day conference on Friday and Saturday, July 17-18. The Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Development Conference, sponsored by Polar Electro, has been developed by Robert Taylor, head strength and conditioning coach for the Loyola Greyhounds. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Swimmer Hoff is suffering the 'hardest year of my life' Jul 9, 2009
Hoff, who was home-schooled in high school, also moved into her own apartment post-Beijing and enrolled in classes at Loyola College. She talks excitedly about newfound interests in marketing/public relations and fashion but admits to some loneliness. (USA Today -- Sports)
Golfers Announce 2009 Fall Schedule Jul 7, 2009
BALTIMORE - The Loyola College golf team will play a challenging slate of five tournaments in the fall, Head Coach announced today as his Greyhounds turn the page to the 2009 season and pursue their third straight MAAC Championship. Loyola will open up the 2009-10 season at the Manor Intercollegiate on September 14-15. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Early admit program seeks ambitious students Jul 5, 2009
Loyola College of Law is offering a program, unbeknownst to many, that allows juniors to forgo their senior year and go straight to law school ... They have to have higher credentials to be admitted than those who will be coming in with a degree, says Michele Allison-Davis, Dean of Admissions at Loyola College of Law. (The Maroon, LA)
Track & Field Jul 5, 2009
Official Athletic Site of the Loyola College ... 6/22/2009 - Loyola College Track and Field Head Coach Jaclyn Truncellito announced today the addition of 17 student-athletes who will join the program in the fall of 2009. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Dickinson announces administrative restructuring Jul 5, 2009
Brown returned to his alma mater in July 2007 as associate dean of students after working for a decade in several positions at Loyola College in Maryland. He also has worked at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County and Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Md. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Two Loyola Coaches, One Alum Named To FIL All-World Team Jun 30, 2009
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - A notable three players with Loyola College connections-Head Coach , alum Stacey Morlang' 02 and Assistant Coach Dana Dobbie-were named to the 2009 FIL All-World team over the weekend as the women's lacrosse World Cup officially drew to a conclusion Saturday. In the gold medal finale, Team USA defeated defending champions Australia, 8-7, in front of 4,000 fans at Synot Tip Arena. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Men's Soccer Named 15th in Preseason Poll Jun 30, 2009
BALTIMORE - After spending all but one week of the 2008 season in the Top 25 of the national polls, the Loyola College men's soccer team returned to familiar territory on Monday, landing at No. 15 in the College Soccer News 2009 preseason rankings. Heading into the upcoming season, the Greyhounds return the core of the 2008 group which went 18-2-1 and made its second straight second-round appearance in the NCAA College Cup. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Ex-Michigan coach Ellerbe joins GW as assistant Jun 29, 2009
Before joining Michigan, Ellerbe went 34-47 over three seasons at Loyola College in Baltimore. He has also been an assistant at Virginia, South Carolina, George Mason, Bowling Green and Rutgers. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Brian Ellerbe Named Assistant Coach for GW Men's Basketball Jun 26, 2009
Ellerbe also guided Michigan to the 2000 NIT. Prior to his stint at U-M, Ellerbe served as the head coach at Loyola College in Baltimore for three seasons from 1994-95 through 1996-97 where he compiled a combined record of 34-47 (23-19 MAAC). He served stints as an assistant coach at Virginia, South Carolina, George Mason, Bowling Green State and Rutgers. (Gwsports.com)
Loyola Track and Field Announces Incoming Freshman Class Jun 23, 2009
BALTIMORE - The Loyola College Track and Field program announced on Monday the addition of 17 student-athletes who will join the Greyhounds roster for the 2009-2010 academic year. The incoming class heavily favors the sprinting and field events, though the middle distance and distance runners also bring great promise to a copious recruiting haul. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Team USA Rallies To Top Australia; Canada Earns Win Jun 23, 2009
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - At the marquee event thus far at the 2009 FIL Women's World Cup, Team USA rallied for a 10-9 come-from-behind win over Australia on Monday in a contest which featured two players and one coach with Loyola College connections. USA Head Coach Sue Heether, a 1990 Loyola graduate, saw her team trail 5-0 early in the first half and 9-4 at intermission. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Moller Joins Loyola Women's Soccer Staff Jun 19, 2009
BALTIMORE - A familiar face will return to the Loyola College Women's Soccer sidelines this fall when former standout defender trades in her No. 8 jersey for a coaches shirt. Moller, who was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 and 2008, joins the staff as an assistant coach, effective June 1, Head Coach Katherine Vettori announced. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Men's Lacrosse In Europe: Day 9 From Dublin Jun 19, 2009
The Loyola College men's lacrosse team is currently on a ten-day trip of Europe which will take them to four different countries-Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland-to play five matches, all while taking in the beautiful sights. The last few days, the team has visited Dublin, Ireland. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Loyola Wins Second Consecutive MAAC Men's Commissioner's Cup Jun 19, 2009
BALTIMORE - The Loyola College men's athletic programs earned the 2008-2009 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's Commissioner's Cup, the league office announced today. It is the second straight win for the Greyhounds' men's program. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
O'Keefe Named To IWLCA North-South Game Jun 19, 2009
BALTIMORE - Loyola College senior was selected to play in the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association North-South Senior All-Star Game to represent the Greyhounds. O'Keefe will compete for the Division I South Team when the game is played on Saturday, June 13, at the United Sports Training Center in Downingtown, Pa. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Loyola Volleyball Announces 2009 Schedule Jun 19, 2009
BALTIMORE - Loyola College will play a challenging 2009 volleyball schedule, including a September date against defending national champions Penn State, Head Coach announced today. "We are increasing the competitiveness of our non-conference schedule to prepare for MAAC play in hopes of being more prepared to win some of the close matches," Pennewill said. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
SCU Crew Brings Season To A Close at IRA Regatta Jun 4, 2009
The Broncos will battle Northeastern, Mary Washington, Georgetown, Princeton and Loyola College (Md. . (Santaclarabroncos.com)
America's top 20 party schools May 30, 2009
The book has 62 categories in all, including: Best Professors, Middlebury College in Vermont, Tastiest Campus Food, Wheaton College in Illinois, and Best Dorms, Loyola College in Maryland. The students happiest with their financial aid attend Princeton University, which also tops the list for the most beautiful campus, the survey found. (FOX 11, AZ)
Wake Forest Adds Former Tulsa Assistant Dave Wojcik to Basketball Staff May 29, 2009
Wojcik played collegiately at Loyola College in Baltimore, Maryland, and is the only player in school history to record a triple-double ... Wojcik, 39, earned his bachelor's degree in education from Loyola College in 1991. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Men's Soccer, In Hopes Of Third Straight NCAA Trip, Announces 2009 Schedule May 28, 2009
BALTIMORE - Just a year removed from completing the program's first unbeaten regular season in 22 years, the Loyola College men's soccer team can now officially shift attention to the 2009 season, as Head Coach announced today his team's schedule for the upcoming fall season. The Greyhounds, ranked as high as No. 6 last season, are hoping to duplicate their success from 2008, when they went 17-0-1 (9-0 MAAC) in the regular season to tie Wake Forest as the only perfect team in the country and... (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Amesbury's Harrison in the running for memorial scholarship honor May 22, 2009
Harrison will be attending Loyola College in Baltimore, Md. where she wants to compete in the indoor and outdoor jumping events. (Amesbury News, MA)
Schneider, Connolly, Godoi Named USILA All-Americans May 22, 2009
Stephen Boyle, Johns Hopkins University Jay Card, Hofstra University Grant Catalino, University of Maryland Brian Caulfield, University at Albany , University of Massachusetts Joel Dalgarno, The Ohio State University Thomas Davis, Princeton University Ryan Hurley, Cornell University Stephen Keogh, Syracuse University Shane Koppens, Loyola College Jordan McBride, Stony Brook Thomas Muldoon, Brown University Timothy Paul, United States Naval Academy Kyle Wharton, Johns Hopkins University Austin... (Umassathletics.com)
Lady Monarchs Soccer Schedule Released for 2009 Action May 22, 2009
The road trip continues the following weekend as ODU travels to Liberty and East Carolina before coming home to wrap up the non-conference slate against Radford University and Loyola College (Md. on September 18 and 20. (Odusports.com)
Iowa Shatters School Record, Advances To NCAA Championships May 18, 2009
Hopfinger leads Hawkeyes with second best score in school history. Sophomore Brad Hopfinger led the Hawkeyes to their first NCAA Championship Final since 1960. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes Move Up Regional Leader Board May 18, 2009
Loyola College 284-302=586 (+18). Individual Results - Par 71 (Top 3 + Iowa) 1. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Niners Eliminated; Nagy Advances at NCAA Golf Tournament May 17, 2009
1 23 UCF -34 F -11 268 277 273 818 T2 1 Georgia -23 F -12 282 275 272 829 T2 36 Arizona -23 F -2 270 277 282 829 T2 13 South Carolina -23 F -15 273 287 269 829 5 Iowa, U. of -15 F -8 283 278 276 837 6 Georgia State Univ. -9 F -3 282 280 281 843 T7 25 Florida State -8 F -3 277 286 281 844 T7 Charlotte -8 F +2 273 285 286 844 9 48 Kentucky, U. of -7 F +1 281 279 285 845 10 Georgia Southern -5 F -9 291 281 275 847 11 38 Augusta State +2 F -5 282 293 279 854 12 11 Indiana University +3 F -7 294 284... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Men's Basketball Celebrates Loyola Graduation 2009 May 17, 2009
- Among the graduates at the Loyola College graduation Saturday at First Mariner Arena were men's basketball team members , , , and Will McBride. They took time to have their picture taken prior to the ceremony with Loyola President Brian F. Linnane, S.J., men's basketball coach , assistants and , and the director of academic affairs for varsity athletes Colleen Campbell. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
49ers Storm Into 3rd-Place at NCAA Regional May 15, 2009
1 23 UCF -16 F -16 268 268 2 36 Arizona -14 F -14 270 270 T3 13 South Carolina -11 F -11 273 273 T3 Charlotte -11 F -11 273 273 5 25 Florida State -7 F -7 277 277 6 48 Kentucky, U. of -3 F -3 281 281 T7 38 Augusta State -2 F -2 282 282 T7 1 Georgia -2 F -2 282 282 T7 Georgia State Univ. -2 F -2 282 282 10 Iowa, U. of -1 F -1 283 283 11 Loyola College E F E 284 284 12 Georgia Southern +7 F +7 291 291 13 Campbell University +9 F +9 293 293 14 11 Indiana University +10 F +10 294 294 ... 1 - 45... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Harman's golf success started at young age May 14, 2009
Teams: No. 1 Georgia, No. 10 South Carolina, No. 14 Indiana, No, 17 Central Florida, No. 26 Florida State, No. 33 Augusta State, No. 36 Arizona, No. 42 Kentucky, No. 49 Georgia Southern, No. 59 Iowa, No. 60 Georgia State, No. 72 Charlotte, No. 118 Campbell and No. 216 Loyola College. Georgia players: Brian Harman. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Phelps mapping new course May 14, 2009
Phelps was weight training at Loyola College last Thursday when he peered out the window and noticed the rain had stopped and the sun was peeking through clouds. Im going to run home and get my clubs and go to the range, he told Todd Patrick, a training partner. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federici, Men's Lacrosse Player, Named To Loyola's Green And Grey Society May 14, 2009
BALTIMORE - , a member of the men's lacrosse team, was named today to the Loyola College Green and Grey Society, an exclusive honor for rising seniors at the College which recognizes both leadership and civic contributions in the community. A native of Bridgewater, N.J. (Bridgewater-Raritan), Federici was one of only 14 student-athletes selected for the honor. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Second Straight NCAA Regionals Apperance On Tap Thursday For Golfers May 12, 2009
BALTIMORE - The Loyola College golf team will make its second straight appearance in the NCAA Regionals on Thursday when it travels to the RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento, Fla ... "It's certainly an honor to represent Loyola College and our conference on a national stage.". (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Novice Women Earn Loyola Crew Program Its First Dad Vail Championship May 11, 2009
PHILADELPHIA, PENN. - On Friday and Saturday the Loyola College crew team competed at the 71st Dad Vail Collegiate Championship, the largest collegiate championship regatta in the United States, with over 100 colleges and universities from the U.S. and Canada competing. Thousands of student athletes are in attendance which results in very tough heats, and this year's river conditions forced the regatta to change the qualifying format to a 1500 meter time trial, accepting only the top 18 crews. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Phelps returns, but with image still tarnished May 9, 2009
Sitting down with the AP for nearly an hour before a training session at Loyola College, Phelps talked openly about the problems he had dealing with fame and fortune. "Olympic athletes have a lot of post-Olympic depression," he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Seven Loyola Athletic Teams Earn Perfect APR Scores May 8, 2009
BALTIMORE - Seven Loyola College athletic teams received perfect scores of 1,000 on the NCAA Division I 2007-2008 Academic Progress Rate Public Report. The Greyhound men's cross country, men's swimming and diving, women's swimming and diving, women's crew, women's tennis, women's indoor track and field and women's outdoor track and field teams all attained the highest possible score. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Men's Soccer Kocic Earns Win In Season Debut For D.C. United May 7, 2009
Current time in Baltimore 6:53 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2009. Kocic earned the win in his regular-season debut for D.C. United. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Golfers Await Monday's Selection Show For NCAA Championship Destination May 7, 2009
BALTIMORE - The Loyola College golf team finds out on Monday where it will travel for the NCAA Men's Golf Championships when the committee announces the selections during a telephoned press conference at 6 p.m. The Greyhounds received an automatic bid to the Championships after winning their second straight MAAC Championship on Sunday by five strokes at the Celebration Golf Course in Kissimmee, Fla. Last season, the Greyhounds traveled to Columbus, Ohio and played at the Scarlet Course on Ohio... (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Golfers Headed To Sunshine State For NCAA Regionals May 7, 2009
- The Loyola College golf team will travel to the RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento, Fla. to compete in the NCAA Regionals on May 14-16, it was announced on Monday evening in an NCAA conference call. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Michael Phelps ready to get back in pool and race May 7, 2009
He went through a rigorous three-hour workout Tuesday at Loyola College in his native Baltimore - two hours in the pool, another hour in the weight room. "I'm happy to have some structure back in my life," Phelps said. (FindLaw News)
Phelps to make his return in Charlotte May 6, 2009
"I'm sort of getting back into racing shape and getting ready to race my first race since Beijing. We'll see how it's goes."I'm happy to have some structure back in my life," he added.Phelps said he considered retiring from the sport after the picture surfaced. After all, he already broke Mark Spitz's 36-year-old record of seven gold medals and became the winningest Olympian ever with 14 golds.But after writing down the pros and cons of resuming his career, Phelps decided to get back in the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Phelps returns from suspension, ready to participate in Charlotte race May 6, 2009
It was a stupid mistake that I made, he said during an interview on the deck of the pool at Loyola College in his native Baltimore. But I'll have what I've accomplished in and out of the pool for the rest of my life. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
After nearly a half century, a legendary Shreveport teacher retires May 5, 2009
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) - For nearly a half century at Loyola College Preparatory, math class meant a date with Mr.J. "It's a great feeling to take a bunch of minds and mold them into what you want them to be." But after 46 years of sculpting, 71 year old Gerald Johnson is calling it a day. "Enough is enough, I am burned out," said Johnson. (KSLA.com, LA)
Freshman Year: Katrina, charity and change May 4, 2009
In the fall semester, the University welcomed students from Tulane University and Loyola College, which were closed due to extensive damage by the hurricane. Among the displaced students were freshmen from Tulane who had to evacuate during their move-in day. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Loyola commemorates Stephanie Parente Apr 28, 2009
On Tuesday, the Loyola College community was rattled when it learned of the death of Stephanie Parente and her family. Baltimore County police discovered Stephanie, along with her mother and father, Betty and William, and her little sister, Catherine, in a Towson Sheraton hotel room at about 3 p.m., Monday. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Women's Crew Wins MAAC Championships, Men Take Second Apr 20, 2009
Princeton Junction, N.J - The Loyola College crew teams saved their finest all-around performance for the grandest stage of the season and a result, the women's team took first-place honors and the men runner-up at the Metro Atlantic Conference Championships on Sunday at the Mercer Lake Rowing Facility. The win gives the Greyhounds and Head Coach , who was awarded MAAC Coach of the Year afterward, the program's first conference title since 2005. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Marist Men's Crew Wins 12th MAAC Crown Apr 20, 2009
The men's team won the competition by six points with 179, while Loyola College came in second place with 173. On the women's side of the meet, the Red Foxes finished second with 170 points, to Loyola who won with 174. (Goredfoxes.com)
