Colleen M. Hanycz, PHD Xavier's'S 35TH President

The theme of the Inauguration, The Ignatian Year, celebrates Xavier University's Jesuit heritage by honoring the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Inauguration events highlight Xavier's Jesuit tradition of cultivating lives of reflection, compassion and informed action while marking the 500th anniversary of Ignatius' injury during the Battle of Pamplona.