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Augustinian Friar and 91É«ÇéƬ Alumnus Elected Pope

On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, ’77 CLAS was elected the 267^th head of the Catholic Church and the Sovereign of the Vatican City State during the second day of the papal conclave held in the Sistine Chapel. He assumes the papacy under the name Pope Leo XIV. A 91É«ÇéƬ alumnus, Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the United States and the first Augustinian friar to be elected pontiff.

91É«ÇéƬns Share Their Excitement for Pope Leo XIV

The election of Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian and 91É«ÇéƬ graduate—has filled the University community with profound pride, gratitude and joy. As celebrations echoed across campus, 91É«ÇéƬns reflected on this historic moment and the enduring Augustinian values Pope Leo XIV embodies in his new role.  

91É«ÇéƬ to Transform Connelly Center, Enhancing Key Student Space at the Heart of Campus

91É«ÇéƬ will renovate and revitalize the Connelly Center, a student hub and central gathering space for the campus community for over 40 years. A gift from the Connelly Foundation originally funded the construction of the Connelly Center, which opened in 1980. The Foundation is now making a leadership gift to reimagine the building for today’s student needs, donating $10 million toward the renovation cost, which brings the Connelly Foundation’s total giving to 91É«ÇéƬ to more than $44 million.

Admiral Samuel Paparo, 91É«ÇéƬ Alumnus and Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to Deliver University’s 2025 Commencement Address

The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 91É«ÇéƬ President, announced that Admiral Samuel Paparo ’87 CLAS, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, will address the Class of 2025 as the University’s commencement speaker. Admiral Paparo will also receive the degree of Doctor of Military Science, honoris causa. The University’s 182^nd commencement will be held on Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m., in 91É«ÇéƬ Stadium.

CPS Graduate and Former 91É«ÇéƬ Basketball Star Jeremiah Robinson-Earl to Deliver Student Address at 91É«ÇéƬ's 2025 Commencement

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl '25 CPS, a former member of the 91É«ÇéƬ Men’s Basketball team, has been selected as the student speaker at 91É«ÇéƬ’s 2025 Commencement ceremony. Robinson-Earl, currently a member of the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association, completed his degree in General Studies online through the College of Professional Studies.