Kevin Wm. Wildes, S.J., is the president of Loyola University New Orleans. Wildes entered the Society of Jesus in 1976 and was ordained a priest in 1986. He holds advanced degrees in theology and in philosophy. He received his Ph.D. from Rice University in 1993; his dissertation was on the foundations of bioethics.
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Mission
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Loyola University New Orleans, a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education, welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work for a more just world. Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola's vision of finding God in all things, the university is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also offering opportunities for professional studies in undergraduate and selected graduate programs. Through teaching, research, creative activities, and service, the faculty, in cooperation with the staff, strives to educate the whole student and to benefit the larger community.
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President's Information
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The R Kevin W. Wildes S.J.
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6363 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-6195
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| Institutional Details |
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| Year Established |
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1912
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| Enrollment |
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3,000-5,000
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| Affiliation |
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Roman Catholic - Jesuit
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| Carnegie |
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Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
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| Highest Degree Offered |
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First Professional Degree
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http://www.loyno.edu
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| Data included in the above Institutional Details are as provided by the institution to Higher Education Publications, Inc., for the 2005-06 academic year, except for Carnegie classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. |
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