Saint Louis University Alumni

05/16/2026

Join us in welcoming SLU's newest alumni, who join a robust community of more than 145,400 Billikens worldwide.

05/15/2026

The Saint Louis University - Madrid Campus spring 2026 commencement ceremony welcomed 107 graduates from 26 countries and territories to our alumni community. Congratulations to all!

05/15/2026

Catch up with SLU-Madrid at one of two upcoming alumni gatherings:
💙 St. Louis Reception: June 2
💙 Chicago Reception: June 6
Register below. 👇
Reconnect with classmates, meet SLU-Madrid Rector William P. Johnson and hear campus updates.

05/14/2026

In honor of commencement this week, we took a trip down memory lane.

05/14/2026

Check out this reflection from Noah Banasiewicz (P&L '23), SJ, on what he does as a Jesuit in formation:

Noah Banasiewicz, SJ, on trying to explain what he does as a Jesuit in formation:

One of the great hilarities that comes with being a Jesuit in formation is the constant struggle to explain who I am and what exactly it is that I do. Whether it be at the barber, a bar or simply meeting friends of friends, the question “What do you do?” doesn’t always yield a standard exchange of pleasantries. I have found that explaining my vocation and the vows I’ve pronounced frequently prompts general confusion and countless questions. Despite being funny or even slightly awkward in the beginning, these conversations often lead to opportunities for encounter and beautiful experiences of grace.

During my philosophy studies at Saint Louis University, I served as chaplain to the women’s volleyball team, and my experience of that question “What do you do?” became “What are you doing here? ” As is true with any other chaplain, my primary responsibility was to care for the spiritual lives of those I served, yet none of the players had ever had a chaplain before. Most were unfamiliar with the term “chaplain,” and for those who weren’t, it was in the context of a hospital, prison or the military.

Early in my first season, one player, introducing me to her parents after a match, tried to explain my role. “He’s kind of like a team mom…but a priest…almost?” she said.

Not quite, but I can work with that.

Much of society has become accustomed to a very compartmentalized view of religion and spirituality. It looks a certain way; it belongs in a particular place. As Jesuits, however, our life and mission call us to be a religious presence in spaces that may not seem explicitly religious to others.

In some ways, that player’s explanation to her parents wasn’t too far off. Functionally, my role consisted mostly of conversations over coffee outside the gym and pre-match handshakes. I prayed for the players by name every day, sat on the bench at games and even helped out at practices.

These encounters—in my personal life and within the moments of my ministry—are what get me out of bed in the morning and breathe life into my vocation.

Read his full reflection: jesuitsmagazine.org/a-heart-on-fire-spring-2026

05/13/2026

Billikens, you can “adopt” a campus squirrel when you make a gift by June 30. Here’s how it works:
🐿️ Use the link in the comments below to make a gift of $5 or more to any SLU fund.
🐿️ Choose a name for your squirrel.
🐿️ Receive a digital adoption certificate to download, print or share.
🐿️ Make a gift of $25 or more, and you’ll also receive a (very real) SLU squirrel bag charm!

05/12/2026

This week marks one year since a tornado tore through St. Louis. Read how Saint Louis University alumni took action in the wake of this disaster.

05/08/2026

A leader for women in sports and part of the groundbreaking growth of soccer in the United States, Amy Hopfinger (A&S ’03) has been behind some of the world’s biggest and most successful global events. As the FIFA World Cup 2026’s chief business and strategy officer, she is charged with planning and overseeing this summer's FIFA World Cup.

05/07/2026

Join SLU's Indianapolis Alumni Club for a family-friendly minor league game on May 28. Your registration includes:
⚾ Box seats closest to the infield
⚾ Catering at the Best One Picnic Area before the game
Register today: https://loom.ly/gcfSpCg

05/06/2026

Saint Louis University’s New Venture Accelerator, out of the SLU Center for Entrepreneurship, has named its 2026 cohort, featuring several alumni and soon-to-be graduates! Congratulations to:

💙 Mesh: founded by Michael Orosz-Fagen (CSB ’23), Stuart Ray (SSE '24) and Izak Robles (SSE '24).
💙 CivicKit: founded by three members of SLU’s Class of 2026 — Briana Huelsman, Leah Bragg and Erin Kelley.
💙 GIA-Tech: founded by three members of SLU’s Class of 2026 — Caiden Gagliano, Vishal Vaheesan and Isaac Angelo Medrano Layugan.

05/05/2026

Celebrating our mission in action! SLU recently recognized the generosity of our donors and the success of our students at our annual Scholarship Dinner.

📸: Megan Favignano-Mansouri