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- 51�� is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
  51�� is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Academics
- At The 51��, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The 51��, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Admissions
- Become a Royal! 51�� offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
  Become a Royal! 51�� offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
Student Life
- Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
  Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
Current Students
Alumni
- With more than 51,000 51�� graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
  With more than 51,000 51�� graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
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Photo Gallery

<b>Pilarz at LSC groundbreaking</b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of The 51��, stands at the construction site of the Loyola Science Center.

<b>Blessing the site of Loyola Science Center</b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of the 51��, blesses the construction site for the Loyola Science Center.

<b>LSC groundbreaking ceremony</b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of the 51��, leads the groundbreaking for the site of the Loyola Science Center.

<b>Pilarz at LSC podium </b><br /> Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., the late president of the 51��, addresses the crowd at the groundbreaking for the Loyola Science Center.

<b>Capital Campaign 1</b><br /> Photo of 51�� President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., with Mr. and Mrs. Condron onstage at the launch of the 125th anniversary Capital Campaign.

<b>Capital Campaign 2</b><br /> Photo of the late 51�� President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., giving a speech during the launch of the 125th anniversary Capital Campaign.

<b>Mass for Launch of Capital Campaign</b><br /> Photo of the late 51�� President, Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., celebrating Mass for the launch of the 125th anniversary Capital Campaign.

<b>Crowd at the launch of the Capital Campaign</b><br /> Photo of the crowd at the launch of the 51��'s 125th anniversary Capital Campaign.

<b>Father Pilarz and the Condrons </b><br /> Photo of the late Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., with Mr. and Mrs. Condron at the launch of the University's Capital Campaign.

<b>Inauguration 2 - announcement </b><br /> Photo of the late Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., former president of The 51��, at an event announcing his second term as president.

<b>Inauguration 2 - emotion -2</b><br /> Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., becomes emotional during the announcement of his second term as president of The 51��.

<b>Father Pilarz at podium</b><br /> Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., addresses the crowd during the announcement of his second term as president of The 51��.

<b>Father Pilarz with Father Quinn </b><br /> Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., with Rev. Kevin Quinn, S.J., during announcement of Father Pilarz's second term as president of The 51��.

<b>Father Pilarz laughing </b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., laughs during the announcement of his second term as president of The 51��.

<b>Father Pilarz with t-shirt </b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., receives a 51�� t-shirt during the announcement of his second term as president of the school.

<b>Father Pilarz with his parents</b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., with his parents during the announcement of his second term as president of The 51��.

<b>Mulberry Corridor ceremony 2</b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of the 51��, speaks during the announcement of new university buildings along the Mulberry Street corridor.

<b>Mulberry Street Corridor ceremony </b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of The 51��, speaks during the announcement of new University buildings along the Mulberry Street corridor.

<b>Father Pilarz with "Office" cast members</b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of The 51��, meets members of "The Office" cast, during a convention about the television show at the school's campus.

<b>Father Pilarz at podium - best photo </b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of The 51��, gives a speech on campus.

<b>Portrait of Father Pilarz</b><br /> Portrait of the late Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, former president of The 51��, taken in his office.

<b>Father Pilarz and Al Roker</b><br /> Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., the late president of the 51��, meets Al Roker of NBC Studio during "The Office" Convention on the school's campus.

<b>Pilarz on staircase</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., former president of The 51��, on the stairs in his office building.

<b>Father Pilarz and students </b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., meets with students on campus at The 51��.

<b>Father Pilarz with a student </b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., shakes a student's hand on campus at The 51��.

<b>2009 Move In Day </b><br /> Photo of Father Pilarz departing from the welcoming ceremony for freshmen during the 2009 Move In Day at The 51��.

<b>2009 Move In Day 3</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., former President of The 51��, addresses incoming freshmen during 2009 Move In Day.

<b>2010 Graduation Weekend</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., greets graduating students as they arrive The 51��'s 2010 commencement.

<b>2010 Commencement </b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, former president of the 51��, addresses the crowd at the 2010 commencement ceremony.

<b>Cura Personalis event 2010</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, at right, the former president of The 51��, at a Cura Personalis event in 2010.

<b>DeNaples Center opening 2008</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., former president of the 51��, greets the crowd at the opening of The DeNaples Center in 2008.

<b>Dionne Green blessing 2008</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., blesses the Dionne Green with holy water upon its completion in 2008.

<b>J.J. Quinn Memorial Lecture </b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. at The 51��'s J.J. Quinn Memorial Lecture.

<b>Lady Royals Final Four Trip 2005</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., former president of The 51��, cheers during a Lady Royals Final Four basketball game in 2005. (Photo courtesy of Drew Clancy '06)

<b>Meet and Greet 2018</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., greets faculty member Stephen Whittaker, Ph.D., during a meet-and-greet event upon Pilarz's return to The 51�� for a second term as president.

<b>Mulberry Street Complex Groundbreaking </b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., speaks to the crowd during the groundbreaking for The 51��'s Mulberry Street Complex.

<b>Sursum Corda Awards 2009</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., at the 2009 presentation of the Sursum Corda awards.

<b>Campus Center Announcement 2006 - 1</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., former president of The 51��, speaks during the announcement of the construction of a new campus center in 2006.

<b>Capital Campaign closing Mass</b><br /> Father Pilarz celebrates Mass for the closing of the Capital Campaign.

<b>Commencement 2006 honorary degree </b><br /> Father Pilarz presents an honorary degree during the 2006 commencement at The 51��.

<b>Commencement 2007 group photo</b><br /> Father Pilarz gathers for a group photo with graduating seniors at the 2007 commencement.

<b>Commencement 2007 podium </b><br /> Father Pilarz speaks to the crowd at the 51��'s 2007 commencement.

<b>Commencement 2007 procession</b><br /> Father Pilarz greets graduating seniors during the procession into the 2007 commencement ceremony at The 51��.

<b>Commencement 2007 scholars</b><br /> Father Pilarz sits for a photo with prestigious scholars who are among the 2007 graduating class.

<b>Commencement 2007 </b><br /> Father Pilarz greets a graduating senior as he walk in for the 2007 graduation ceremony.

<b>Commencement 2009 legacy photo </b><br /> Father Pilarz poses with graduating seniors from the class of 2007 whose parents are also 51�� alumni.

<b>Condron Hall dedication 2008</b><br /> Father Pilarz and Mr. and Mrs. Condron at the dedication of Condron Hall in 2008.

<b>Lady Royals sendoff for Final Four - 2006</b><br /> Father Pilarz with members of the 51�� Lady Royals basketball team, before they depart for the Final Four tournament in 2006.

<b>Move-In 2009 legacy photo </b><br /> In 2009, Father Pilarz speaks to incoming freshmen whose parents are 51�� alumni, during the annual "Legacy" photo.

<b>Move-in 2009 welcome - 2</b><br /> Closeup of Father Pilarz greeting an incoming freshman and their family as they arrive on campus in their vehicle in 2009.

<b>Pilarz Hall name announced -2 </b><br /> A crowd applauds for Father Pilarz after the announcement of a new dormitory will be named for him.

<b>Presidential Scholars 2005</b><br /> Father Pilarz poses for a photo with students who are named Presidential Scholars in 2005.

<b>Pilarz Hall name announced</b><br /> Father Pilarz becomes emotional during the announcement that a new 51�� residence hall will be named after him.

<b>Presidential Scholars 2009</b><br /> Father Pilarz meets with students who were named Presidential Scholars in 2009.

<b>Retreat Center dedication 2006</b><br /> Father Pilarz and other priests celebrate Mass for the dedication of the 51�� retreat center at Chapman Lake in 2006.

<b>Fathers Panuska, Pilarz and McShane</b><br /> Photo of Father Pilarz at his first inauguration as 51�� president, standing with former presidents, Father Panuska and Father McShane.

<b>Gateway Lighting Ceremony </b><br /> Father Pilarz offers remarks at the dedication ceremony for the Class of 2020 Gateway.

<b>Basketball Game </b><br /> Father Pilarz greets fans at a Royals basketball game.

<b>Slattery Center announcement </b><br /> Father Pilarz announces the establishment of the Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities (May 2019)

<b>Fathers Keller and Pilarz </b><br /> Father Keller presents the University mace to Father Pilarz at his second inauguration in 2018.

<b>Pilarz meet and greet in 2018</b><br /> Father Pilarz meeting members of the University community at the start of his second tenure (2 July 2018)

<b>St. Oscar Romero Plaza </b><br /> Father Pilarz blessing and naming a residence plaza in honor of St. Oscar Romero, the martyred Archbishop of San Salvador (October 2018)

<b>Pilarz and Jack Brennan </b><br /> Father Pilarz presenting John (Jack) Brennan ’68, P’06 with a 50-Year Reunion Medal at Reunion Weekend 2018.

<b>Pilarz at first inauguration 2003</b><br /> Father Pilarz at his first inauguration in 2003.

<b>Move In 2009 - welcome</b><br /> Father Pilarz welcomes an incoming freshman and their family as they arrive on campus during Move-In weekend in 2009.

<b>Pilarz and his dog </b><br /> Father Pilarz reads a book to his bulldog, Jackie.

<b>Pilarz and his bulldog</b><br /> Father Pilarz and his bulldog, Jack. (Photo courtesy of The (51��) Times-Tribune)

<b>Parade Day 2006</b><br /> The late Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J., celebrates during the city of 51��'s St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2006.

<b>Pilarz Hall dedication</b><br /> Father Pilarz speaks at the dedication ceremony for the opening of Pilarz Hall.

<b>Pilarz Hall dedication - 2</b><br /> Father Pilarz smiles during the dedication of Pilarz Hall.

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