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Loyola University New Orleans
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Loyola University New Orleans
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loyno.edu
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Private
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1912
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Operating
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501–1,000
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HeadquartersNew Orleans, United States
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New Orleans
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North America
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Keyword5 values
higher education, undergraduate degrees, graduate programs, online learning, professional certificates
Industry3 codes
1General Liberal Arts Colleges
CodeEDAHACAAPrimaryYes
2Christian Colleges with Theological Programs
CodeEDAHAKAGPrimaryNo
3University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs
CodeEDAAAEAAPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools6113
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools611310
  • Educational Services611
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Higher Education
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Tuition and Fees
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Primary revenue stream from undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional/continuing education tuition. Revenue varies by program level and delivery format (on-campus vs online).

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2Room, Board, and Housing
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

On-campus housing and dining services contribute to revenue through residence hall fees and meal plans.

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3Financial Aid and Grants
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Federal and state financial aid programs including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, and institutional scholarships administered through the university.

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4Athletics and Event Revenue
TypeOne Time License
Description

Wolf Pack Athletics program generates revenue through athletics fundraising campaigns such as the $3M sports complex renovation campaign.

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Pricing details4 tiers
1Undergraduate On-Campus Programs
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

2025-26 undergraduate tuition and fees available on website. 99% of incoming freshmen receive financial aid. Merit scholarships available separate from federal aid.

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2Graduate Programs
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Graduate tuition and fees vary by program. Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans up to $20,500/year for graduate degrees, $50,000/year for professional degrees. Grad PLUS eliminated for new borrowers after July 1, 2026.

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3Law School
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Juris Doctor program with separate law tuition and fee schedule. Law classified as professional degree under federal regulations.

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4Online Programs
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Online undergraduate and graduate programs available including nursing, business, criminology, pastoral studies, and more.

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Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education that delivers undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional/continuing education across six colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Law, Music and Media, Nursing and Health, and Loyola Online). It offers 60+ majors and minors, on-campus and online modalities, certificate programs, and specialized programs including prison education and music venue training. The university generates revenue primarily through tuition, fees, and on-campus housing, augmented by federal grants, athletic fundraising, and scholarship administration.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • 93% of Loyola graduates have started their career or are enrolled in advanced study within six months of graduation
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across six colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Law, College of Music and Media, College of Nursing and Health, and Loyola Online. The university serves undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities. Key programs include nursing (with a $2.85M federal grant for simulation technology expansion), music industry studies (including Gasa U music venue training), business education, law, and the Generative AI for Value Creation Certificate. Additional offerings include prison education expansion, Loyola City College continuing education, Loyola Core curriculum with stackable micro-credentials (Loyola Core Badges), and the Ignatian Scholars distinguished scholarship program. The university hosts annual New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week and maintains a $3M sports complex renovation initiative. Student services are supported through integrated platforms including Canvas LMS, LORA Self-Service (Ellucian Colleague), Scholarship Universe, and Single Sign-On.

Product and service13 records
1Loyola Online
CategoryOnline Degree Programs
2College of Arts and Sciences
CategoryAcademic College
3College of Business
CategoryAcademic College
4College of Law
CategoryAcademic College
5College of Music and Media
CategoryAcademic College
6College of Nursing and Health
CategoryAcademic College
7Gasa U
CategoryCertificate Program
8Generative AI for Value Creation Certificate Program
CategoryCertificate Program
9Loyola Core Badges
CategoryMicro-Credentials
10Prison Education Program
CategoryAccess Program
11Loyola City College
CategoryContinuing Education
12Loyola Institute for Ministry
CategoryAcademic Institute
13Ignatian Scholars Program
CategoryScholarship Program
Scale indicator11 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
1U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthersAnnounced on2026-04-09
Description

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy secured $2.85 million in federal funding through the FY2026 federal appropriations process for Loyola's College of Nursing and Health. The funding will support advanced simulation technology, enriched clinical education, and enhanced student support to address nursing workforce demand in Louisiana and the Gulf South.

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Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-21
Description

Guidehouse's Global AI & Data Leader Karen Odegaard joined Loyola University New Orleans' Generative AI for Value Creation Certificate Program Advisory Panel. Her role emphasizes leadership in responsible AI innovation and helping future leaders harness generative AI ethically and effectively.

3The Idea Village
Strategic tierFlagshipTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-04-08
Description

The Idea Village and Loyola University co-host the annual New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week (NOEW), now in its 15th year. The event positions New Orleans as an innovation hub and serves as an accessible entry point for entrepreneurs following Mardi Gras. The partnership includes the Third Coast Venture Summit, a capital-focused program connecting Gulf South founders with investors.

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Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Tulane is a private research university also located in New Orleans, offering overlapping undergraduate, graduate, business, law, and public health programs. It is the most direct peer given shared geography and Jesuit/Catholic heritage-adjacent positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Xavier is a Catholic HBCU in New Orleans with a strong focus on sciences, pharmacy, and health professions. Comparable as a New Orleans Catholic institution with overlap in undergraduate, graduate, and health sciences programs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Dillard is a private HBCU in New Orleans offering liberal arts undergraduate programs. Directly comparable as a small private New Orleans university competing for similar students with similar tuition dependence.

TypeRegional player
Description

UNO is a public metropolitan university in New Orleans offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges. Comparable for regional recruitment overlap, but distinguished by public status and tuition structure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Marquette is a Jesuit Catholic university offering liberal arts, business, law, nursing, and engineering programs. Closely comparable in mission, religious affiliation, and program portfolio, though larger and located in Milwaukee.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Creighton is a Jesuit Catholic university with strong nursing, health sciences, law, and business programs. Comparable in Jesuit mission, healthcare workforce focus, and liberal arts + professional education mix.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Boston College is a Jesuit Catholic research university offering arts & sciences, business, law, and nursing programs. Comparable as a fellow AJCU member institution with similar Catholic liberal arts identity, though significantly larger.

TypeDirect peer
Description

DePaul is the largest Catholic university in the U.S., with strong business, law, and online programs. Comparable for Jesuit mission, online program scale, and adult learner focus via DePaul's online and continuing education offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Fairfield is a Jesuit Catholic university with undergraduate, graduate, business, and nursing programs of similar scale to Loyola. Comparable as a similarly sized AJCU peer with overlapping program mix.

TypeRegional player
Description

SUNO is a public HBCU in New Orleans offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a regional New Orleans higher education competitor with overlapping recruitment geographies, though publicly funded.

Market position
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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers4 records

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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No
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Integration9 records

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AI capability1 record

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AI maturity
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Has app

Feature3 records

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Profiles6 records

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds2 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors1 record

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Loyola University New Orleans

Higher Educationloyno.edu

Loyola University New Orleans firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Loyola University New Orleans
Legal name
Loyola University New Orleans
Website
https://loyno.edu
Company type
Private
Founded year
1912
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Loyola University New Orleans industry classification

Industry
Product category
Higher Education
NAICS
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Services (611)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
General Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

  • Higher education
  • Undergraduate degrees
  • Graduate programs
  • Online learning
  • Professional certificates

Where Loyola University New Orleans is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
New Orleans
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Loyola University New Orleans business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

  1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional/continuing education tuition. Revenue varies by program level and delivery format (on-campus vs online).
  2. Room, Board, and Housing: On-campus housing and dining services contribute to revenue through residence hall fees and meal plans.
  3. Financial Aid and Grants: Federal and state financial aid programs including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, Parent PLUS Loans, and institutional scholarships administered through the university.
  4. Athletics and Event Revenue: Wolf Pack Athletics program generates revenue through athletics fundraising campaigns such as the $3M sports complex renovation campaign.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualUndergraduate On-Campus Programs
SubscriptionAnnualGraduate Programs
SubscriptionAnnualLaw School
SubscriptionAnnualOnline Programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Loyola University New Orleans product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education that delivers undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional/continuing education across six colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Law, Music and Media, Nursing and Health, and Loyola Online). It offers 60+ majors and minors, on-campus and online modalities, certificate programs, and specialized programs including prison education and music venue training. The university generates revenue primarily through tuition, fees, and on-campus housing, augmented by federal grants, athletic fundraising, and scholarship administration.

Product overview

Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs across six colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Law, College of Music and Media, College of Nursing and Health, and Loyola Online. The university serves undergraduate, graduate, and professional students through on-campus, online, and hybrid modalities. Key programs include nursing (with a $2.85M federal grant for simulation technology expansion), music industry studies (including Gasa U music venue training), business education, law, and the Generative AI for Value Creation Certificate. Additional offerings include prison education expansion, Loyola City College continuing education, Loyola Core curriculum with stackable micro-credentials (Loyola Core Badges), and the Ignatian Scholars distinguished scholarship program. The university hosts annual New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week and maintains a $3M sports complex renovation initiative. Student services are supported through integrated platforms including Canvas LMS, LORA Self-Service (Ellucian Colleague), Scholarship Universe, and Single Sign-On.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Loyola Online
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Law
  • College of Music and Media
  • College of Nursing and Health
  • Gasa U
  • Generative AI for Value Creation Certificate Program
  • Loyola Core Badges
  • Prison Education Program
  • Loyola City College
  • Loyola Institute for Ministry
  • Ignatian Scholars Program

Quantifiable outcome

  • 93% of Loyola graduates have started their career or are enrolled in advanced study within six months of graduation
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Loyola University New Orleans

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Loyola University New Orleans technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Loyola University New Orleans partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

  • U.S. Senator Bill CassidycoreOthers · 9 April 2026U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy secured $2.85 million in federal funding through the FY2026 federal appropriations process for Loyola's College of Nursing and Health. The funding will support advanced simulation technology, enriched clinical education, and enhanced student support to address nursing workforce demand in Louisiana and the Gulf South.
  • GuidehouseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025Guidehouse's Global AI & Data Leader Karen Odegaard joined Loyola University New Orleans' Generative AI for Value Creation Certificate Program Advisory Panel. Her role emphasizes leadership in responsible AI innovation and helping future leaders harness generative AI ethically and effectively.
  • The Idea VillageflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2025The Idea Village and Loyola University co-host the annual New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week (NOEW), now in its 15th year. The event positions New Orleans as an innovation hub and serves as an accessible entry point for entrepreneurs following Mardi Gras. The partnership includes the Third Coast Venture Summit, a capital-focused program connecting Gulf South founders with investors.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Loyola University New Orleans competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Tulane University: Tulane is a private research university also located in New Orleans, offering overlapping undergraduate, graduate, business, law, and public health programs. It is the most direct peer given shared geography and Jesuit/Catholic heritage-adjacent positioning.
  • Xavier University of Louisiana: Xavier is a Catholic HBCU in New Orleans with a strong focus on sciences, pharmacy, and health professions. Comparable as a New Orleans Catholic institution with overlap in undergraduate, graduate, and health sciences programs.
  • Dillard University: Dillard is a private HBCU in New Orleans offering liberal arts undergraduate programs. Directly comparable as a small private New Orleans university competing for similar students with similar tuition dependence.
  • Marquette University: Marquette is a Jesuit Catholic university offering liberal arts, business, law, nursing, and engineering programs. Closely comparable in mission, religious affiliation, and program portfolio, though larger and located in Milwaukee.
  • Creighton University: Creighton is a Jesuit Catholic university with strong nursing, health sciences, law, and business programs. Comparable in Jesuit mission, healthcare workforce focus, and liberal arts + professional education mix.
  • Boston College: Boston College is a Jesuit Catholic research university offering arts & sciences, business, law, and nursing programs. Comparable as a fellow AJCU member institution with similar Catholic liberal arts identity, though significantly larger.
  • DePaul University: DePaul is the largest Catholic university in the U.S., with strong business, law, and online programs. Comparable for Jesuit mission, online program scale, and adult learner focus via DePaul's online and continuing education offerings.
  • Fairfield University: Fairfield is a Jesuit Catholic university with undergraduate, graduate, business, and nursing programs of similar scale to Loyola. Comparable as a similarly sized AJCU peer with overlapping program mix.

Regional players

  • University of New Orleans: UNO is a public metropolitan university in New Orleans offering undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges. Comparable for regional recruitment overlap, but distinguished by public status and tuition structure.
  • Southern University at New Orleans: SUNO is a public HBCU in New Orleans offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable as a regional New Orleans higher education competitor with overlapping recruitment geographies, though publicly funded.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Loyola University New Orleans social profiles

Digital presence

Loyola University New Orleans compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Loyola University New Orleans financial estimates

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Valuation estimate

Loyola University New Orleans leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Loyola University New Orleans funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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Loyola University New Orleans M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Loyola University New Orleans

What does Loyola University New Orleans do?

Loyola University New Orleans is a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education that delivers undergraduate, graduate, law, and professional/continuing education across six colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business, Law, Music and Media, Nursing and Health, and Loyola Online). It offers 60+ majors and minors, on-campus and online modalities, certificate programs, and specialized programs including prison education and music venue training. The university generates revenue primarily through tuition, fees, and on-campus housing, augmented by federal grants, athletic fundraising, and scholarship administration.

Is Loyola University New Orleans a public or private company?

Loyola University New Orleans is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Loyola University New Orleans founded?

Loyola University New Orleans was founded in 1912. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Loyola University New Orleans based?

Loyola University New Orleans is headquartered in New Orleans, United States, in the North America region.

How does Loyola University New Orleans make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Tuition and Fees are the primary driver. The others are room, Board, and Housing, financial Aid and Grants and athletics and Event Revenue.

Who are Loyola University New Orleans's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Tulane University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Dillard University, Marquette University, Creighton University, Boston College, DePaul University and Fairfield University. Regional players are University of New Orleans and Southern University at New Orleans.

Does Loyola University New Orleans have an API?

No public API is recorded for Loyola University New Orleans.

What industry is Loyola University New Orleans in?

Loyola University New Orleans's product category is Higher Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAHACAA, General Liberal Arts Colleges, with a secondary code of EDAHAKAG, Christian Colleges with Theological Programs. Its NAICS code is 6113 and its SIC code is 8200.

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New Orleans City BusinessNew Orleans Entrepreneur Week sets dates, seeks speakers | New Orleans CityBusinessNew Orleans Entrepreneur Week returns March 8-13, 2027, with a two-day summit on March 11-12 at Loyola University New Orleans. Organizers seek speakers and programming proposals through Nov. 20, with themes including Louisiana in Motion, Culture Is Business, and The New Rules of Building.YahooNational Midwifery Week at Loyola University New OrleansLoyola University New Orleans' nurse midwifery program, started in 2023, is one of only two in Louisiana. The program aims to address the state's poor maternal health outcomes during National Midwifery Week, Oct. 4-10.FinancialContent Business PageLoyola University New Orleans Earns Top 10 Ranking Among Private Universities in the SouthLoyola University New Orleans ranked No. 8 among top private schools in the South and No. 11 among regional universities in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Its undergraduate International Business program ranked No. 17 nationally, and the university was named a Best College by The Princeton Review. Loyola has been accepted into the Gulf South Conference for Fall 2027.New Orleans City BusinessLoyola, Ochsner launch Executive MBA partnershipLoyola University New Orleans and Ochsner Health launched an Executive MBA partnership for healthcare leaders, with the inaugural cohort of 38 physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing leaders starting in August. The program offers monthly Friday and Saturday sessions while participants remain in clinical roles. Loyola also expanded its graduate business offerings and received national recognition for its MBA programs.New Orleans City BusinessLoyola creates statewide transfer pathwayLoyola University New Orleans and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System launched a transfer partnership guaranteeing admission to Loyola's online Bachelor of Applied Science program for eligible graduates of all 12 LCTCS colleges. Students enter with junior standing, and the agreement includes an early-start option with a 50% tuition discount. Officials say it will strengthen Louisiana's workforce pipeline and expand educational opportunities.New Orleans City BusinessLoyola New Orleans mourns James CarterRev. James C. Carter, president emeritus of Loyola University New Orleans, died May 22 at age 98. He served as president from 1974 to 1995, guiding decades of academic growth while maintaining the university's Jesuit and Catholic mission. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for May 30.New Orleans City BusinessLoyola, MGCCC partnership expands education workforce pathwaysLoyola University New Orleans and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College signed a memorandum of understanding on April 27 to expand transfer pathways. Students completing an associate degree can transfer up to 60 credits into Loyola's online Bachelor of Applied Science program and enter as first-semester juniors. The partnership targets working adults and nontraditional students to support regional workforce development.GlobeNewswireLoyola University New Orleans Named Preferred Education Partner of City of New OrleansLoyola University New Orleans was named preferred education partner of the City of New Orleans, providing city employees access to online degree programs and professional development. The initiative offers a 15% tuition reduction on online degrees and a 15% discount on select non-credit offerings, aiming to support approximately 5,000 employees.GlobeNewswireLoyola University New Orleans College of Nursing and Health Awarded $2.85 Million to Expand Nursing Education and TrainingLoyola University New Orleans was awarded $2.85 million in federal funding through the FY2026 federal appropriations process to expand its College of Nursing and Health programs. The investment, secured with support from U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, will fund advanced simulation technology, enriched clinical education, and enhanced student support. The funding aims to address the all-time high demand for nurses by strengthening the healthcare workforce in Louisiana and the broader Gulf South region.TechnicalEverybody knows New Orleans. Entrepreneurship week is another reason.The Idea Village and Loyola University recently hosted the 15th annual New Orleans Entrepreneurship Week (NOEW), a week-long event designed to position New Orleans as an innovation hub and serve as an accessible entry point for entrepreneurs following Mardi Gras. The event included the Third Coast Venture Summit, a more targeted capital-focused program developed to connect Gulf South founders with investors. New Orleans was recently ranked 14th nationally in the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center's 'Advancing Regional Innovation Ecosystems' report for capital-efficient entrepreneurship, despite ranking only 126th nationally in raw venture capital volume with less than $50 million in 2025 VC investment.