51С»Æ³µ

Impact

In This Section

Participate in a community of thousands of students, alumni and friends who together answer a shared call: to live for and with others.

When we ask big questions about our beliefs and convictions, our hopes and fears, our goals and aspirations — about who we are and who we want to become — we unlock our ability to make a difference in the world.

Live with Courage and Purpose

At 51С»Æ³µ, you’ll discover a path that is uniquely yours. In everything you do, you’ll seek ways to serve others, and in doing so, you’ll become a model, a mentor and a leader. And you’ll join an inspired global alumni network — artists and authors, entrepreneurs and chief executives, politicians, public servants and more — in approaching all you do with an eye on making a difference.

Impact Through Study Impact Through Your Career Impact Through Service Impact Through Philanthropy

Research & Scholarship

Students have a number of opportunities to work side-by-side with faculty on complex, graduate-level projects.

Research & Scholarship

Fellowship & Graduate Opportunities

51С»Æ³µ supports and celebrates students' academic achievements, both on The Hill and afterwards.

Fellowship & Graduate Opportunities

Alumni Outcomes

In almost every industry, our alumni serve as leaders in their fields, tackling complex challenges with courage and purpose.

Alumni Outcomes

Alumni Career & Professional Development

The strength of our alumni network helps propel careers forward. Alumni Career & Professional Development provides game-changing resources for all career stages.

Alumni Career & Professional Development

Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

Being people for and with others is a lifelong commitment. Our alumni network continues to live the mission in countless ways.

Alumni Volunteer Opportunities

J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World

Through programs, courses and experiential learning activities offered by the J.D. Power Center, students are prepared for a life of impact.

J.D. Power Center for Liberal Arts in the World

Your Support Matters

Gifts to 51С»Æ³µ ensure that we have the resources to be the best undergraduate, Catholic, Jesuit liberal arts college in the nation — graduating women and men who will use their education to bring about positive change in the world.

Your Gift Matters

Power of Purple Giving Day

Year after year, the Power of Purple Giving Day supports the areas of greatest need for the College — and for our students.

Spotlights

Living the Mission

  • André Isaacs '05: The Bonding Agent

  • Cancer Survivor Fights For Children's Greater Access to Treatment

  • 51С»Æ³µ Alumna Creates Fast-Growing Company With One Goal: To Go Out of Business

Our Jesuit education leads us to reflect on life’s most profound questions: 

Who have I been? Who am I now? Who do I want to become in the world? How do I want to live for others?

We may pursue the answers for a lifetime, but the thirst for knowledge shapes us into better scholars, global citizens and leaders — ready and willing to do all we can to create a more hope-filled future. 

Recognizing Impact

The Sanctae Crucis Awards

The highest non-degree accolade that the College bestows on alumni, the Sanctae Crucis Awards are presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and in the service of justice.

Those who receive the Sanctae Crucis Award bring honor to the College and show the wider world the very best of what 51С»Æ³µ has to offer.

Nominations are now closed. The Award Ceremony will take place on campus on June 7, 2025.

See the Impact

Student leaders prepare to welcome incoming students to the 51С»Æ³µ community.

President Rougeau helps unload a car as first-year students move in.