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18th Annual President's Art Exhibition is on Display Until April 24

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:28:25 -0400

Artwork from 36 student and alumni artists is now on display in the 18th Annual President's Art Exhibition at the Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery. Open daily from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. thru April 24, this free exhibition is hosted by the Depa...

Lewis University Students Take Center Stage in Philip Lynch Theatre's 'Sister Act'

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:22:24 -0400

The Philip Lynch Theatre (PLT) at Lewis University invites audiences to experience the high-energy musical comedy "Sister Act," running April 24-26 and April 30-May 3. Featuring a cast led by Lewis University students and alumni, the production...

Lewis University Investment Club Excels at National SMIFC Conference in Miami

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:09:56 -0400

The Lewis University Student Managed Investment Fund team earned fourth-place honors in two competitions at the 2026 Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium Conference, held April 10-11 in Miami, Florida.

France Pilgrimage Connects Students to Lasallian Legacy

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:47:01 -0500

Exploring the life and mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle through visits to historically significant sites that shaped his legacy was what Lewis University students on a Social Justice Pilgrimage focused on during their January 1-14 travel...

Short Trip to Italy Turns into Memories for a Lifetime

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:45:10 -0500

"This is a fun way to complete some general education courses and have a new adventure," Alexis Anderson, an Air Traffic Control Lewis University student, reflected ab...

Lewis Cyber Defense Club Takes Home First Place Award at National Competition

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:52:58 -0500

Lewis University Cyber Defense Club placed first in the Presentation Skills and Policy Proposals" award category at the Atlantic Council's Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge in Austin, Texas. The annual competition challenges students from around th...

National Association of Music Merchants Honors Lewis University Student Ava Pesavento

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:10:03 -0400

Lewis University music industry student Ava Pesavento was awarded a Lamond GenNext Award from the National Association of Music Merchants. This competitive award honors college students who demonstrate excellence in the field of music, encompas...

Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Alice Childress' 'Trouble in Mind'

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:20:11 -0400

"Trouble in Mind," by Alice Childress, will have performances on October 3-5 and October 9-12 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. The first weekend performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with a 2:30 p.m. mat...

LEWIS UNIVERSITY PHILIP LYNCH THEATRE PRESENTS 'KODACHROME' BY ADAM SZYMKOWICZ

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:38:08 -0500

"Kodachrome" written by Adam Szymkowicz, will have performances on February 14-16 and February 20-23 at the Philip Lynch Theatre at Lewis University in Romeoville. This play is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older. The first week...

Lewis University Honors 1,700 Students on 2024 Fall Dean's List

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 08:08:13 -0500

Just over 1,700 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2024 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at ...

Philip Lynch Theatre Presents "Superior Donuts" Sept 27- Oct 4

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:26:31 -0400

Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre presents "Superior Donuts", a heartwarming and humorous tale of unlikely friendships in one of Chicago's most diverse neighborhoods. This comedy-drama explores the challenges of embracing the past and the r...

Lewis University Mathematics Students Win Honors at National Mathematics Conference

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:17:11 -0400

Eight students mentored by Lewis Mathematics faculty presented their research in August at Mathfest, the second-largest annual mathematics conference in the world, and the annual meet...

Lewis University Art Gallery Displays Senior Student Art Until May 12

Wed, 08 May 2024 16:23:25 -0400

The Senior Capstone Art Exhibition will take place May 2-12 at the Wadsworth Family Gallery on Lewis University's Romeoville campus. The exhibit will be free and open to the publi...

Lewis University Women's Softball Team Prepares for Travel Study

Wed, 08 May 2024 16:14:58 -0400

Lewis University Women's Softball Team is preparing for their European travel study June 3 - June 12 after raising funds for the trip through various service activities. Twelve of the members on the team are also enrolled in the travel ...

Lewis Athletics Recognizes Br. David Delahanty Award Winners

Thu, 02 May 2024 15:50:04 -0400

Lewis University student athletes were honored for their academic excellence on April 22, as 368 student-athletes received Br. David Delahanty Awards at the Convocation Hall located on the Romeoville Campus. The Delahanty Award recognizes Flyer...

Lewis University Students Present Research at ACCA Symposium

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:29:06 -0400

Lewis University students studying physical, social and behavioral, and life sciences presented work at the 56th annual Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area Student Symposi...

Lewis University Students Win ACCA Calculus Competition

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:25:13 -0400

One of Lewis University's student teams earned first place at the 2024 Association of Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA) Calculus Competition. The winning team consisted of Benyamin Bamburac, Ruben Franchini and Leonardo Ramos.

Students, Faculty Present at Midwestern Psychology Conference

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:32:24 -0400

Several Lewis University students and faculty presented insights to nearly 4,000 people at the 96 Annual Midwestern Psychological Association Conference in Chicago. Psychology Assistant Professors Drs. Spencer Campbell and Philip Blanke...

Lewis University Honors 1,300 Students on 2023 Fall Dean's List

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:35:34 -0400

Just over 1,300 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2023 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester with a grade point average of at ...

"Godspell" Is On Stage April 19-28 at Lewis University

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:02:26 -0400

Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre presents "Godspell" (2012), a moving production that shares Jesus' powerful messages of love, kindness, and tolerance. "Godspell" (2012), conceived by John-Michael Tebelak, will have performances on...

LUCE Students Visit Cathedrals, Galleries, and Malta

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:10:11 -0500

In the first two weeks of February, the Spring 2024 Lewis University Rome Program at Lasallian Universities Center for Education students visited several historic and artistic landmarks in Italy and Malta. LUCE offers full-semester prog...

Record Enrollment for Lewis University Students in Rome, Spring 2024

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:22:23 -0500

For the second year in a row, Lasallian Universities Center for Education in Rome, Italy has a record enrollment of Lewis University students living and studying in Rome. Twenty-four students from 14 majors and four colleges are participating i...

Lewis University Philip Lynch Theatre Presents Ike Holter's "Exit Strategy"

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:13:56 -0500

"Exit Strategy," by Ike Holter, will have performances on February 16-18 and February 22-25 at Lewis University's Philip Lynch Theatre in Romeoville. This play is recommended for ages 13 and older.

Lewis University Students Partner with Palos Heights Police Department to Discuss Mental Health Initiatives

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:44 -0500

Lewis University students are helping in gathering feedback on Trinity Services' Co-Responder Assistance program. The co-responder program between New Lenox-based Trinity Services and local law enforcement works to reduce arrests and recidivism...

Environmentalist Chris MacDougall Receives Father Aquinas Colgan Award

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:59:28 -0500

Christopher MacDougall of Palatine was honored with the Father Aquinas Colgan Award during Lewis University's Evening Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on December 16 on its Romeoville Campus. MacDougall earned a bachelor's degree in ...