The Ignatian Medal for an Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative is the only Ignatian Medal awarded to an institution rather than to an individual person. Student Affairs work uses programs and services as the tools to meet students' needs and to resolve conditions on campus which impede the educational process. The development of such programs and initiatives is a creative process, one which requires a multiplicity of skills and talents. Good programs or initiatives are often shared among campuses, and certain programs or initiatives stand out from all others for their creativity, focus, adaptability to different campus environments, and for their proven effectiveness. Established the Spring of 1997, this award is given annually.
Nominate an Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative
Past Ignatian Medal for an Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative Recipients:
2026 - Collaborative Sexual Violence Prevention for Intercollegiate Athletics, Seattle University
2025 - Basic Needs Program, Santa Clara University
2024 - BIPOC New Student Mixer, Fordham University
2021 - Manresa Program, LeMoyne College
2020 - Stonecatchers Diversity and Inclusion Training, Creighton University
2019 - Global Exchange Community, University of Scranton
2018 - UndocuWeek, Xavier University
2017 - A Desert Experience, University of Scranton
2016 - Guardian Scholars Program – Loyola Marymount University
2015 - LMU Cares, Loyola Marymount University
2014 - Collegiate Recovery House, Fairfield University and First in the Pack, Loyola University New Orleans
2013 - Choices & Reflections: A Day with the Luther Luckett Flamin' Eagles, Xavier University
2012 - Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit, Saint Louis University; Packport, Loyola University New Orleans; and Uncensored- Perform! Deliver!Produce!, Xavier University
2011 - Day of Solidarity, Xavier University; Anne Carragher Fitness & Wellness Challenge, Seattle University; Ignatius Loyola Institute for Values Education (iLIVE), Loyola University New Orleans; and Integritas, Gonzaga University
2010 - Bright Idea Grants, Saint Louis University and The People's Institute, Loyola University-Chicago
2009 - Initiatives in Diversity Education in Action (IDEA) by Creighton University, Options by Loyola University Maryland,
and the Senior Legacy Symposium by Saint Louis University
2008 - The Discovery Program by Loyola College in Maryland and A Comprehensive Approach to Alcohol, Georgetown University
2007 - EPrep by Santa Clara University
2006 - Magis Retreat by Santa Clara University
2005 - I.D.E.A. (Integrating Development, Equality, and Acceptance): the First National Gay and Lesbian Conference for Jesuit Universities by John Carroll University
2004 - Companions in Leadership by Marquette University
2003 - SLU Campus Kitchen by St. Louis University
2002 - Not awarded
2001 - Student Leadership Summit by Marquette University and
Late Night Loyola by Loyola College in Maryland
2000 - Not awarded
1999 - The Collegia Program by Seattle University and The Student Reflection Leaders Program by Santa Clara University
1998 - The Collegiate Black Male Summit by Loyola College in Maryland and The Gonzaga Alumni Mentoring Program by Gonzaga University
1997 - Proloques & Transitions by University of Detroit Mercy