Lourdes University Alumni Association

05/26/2026

Congratulations to the 2027 Lourdes University Alumnus of the Year, Jonathan Farrell! Jonathan has long embodied the core values of Lourdes through his leadership, service, and commitment to community. As a dedicated member of the Alumni Association Board since 2018—and a two-time president—he has helped guide and strengthen alumni engagement with vision and purpose.
Professionally, Jonathan continues to give back to Lourdes as a faculty member and Chair of the Marketing Department, where he inspires students and advances innovation in the College of Business. His excellence in teaching was recognized with the 2025 Faculty of the Year Award.

Beyond campus, Jonathan serves his faith community with the same passion, sharing his time and talents through music and leadership.

Through every role he holds, Jonathan exemplifies integrity, service, and lifelong learning. His impact on Lourdes and the broader community reflects a deep and enduring commitment that will carry these values forward for years to come.

Please join us in congratulating our Alumnus of the Year, Jonathan Farrell.

05/20/2026

The Lourdes Alumni Association Will Continue!

While Lourdes University will officially close its doors at the end of the summer term, the spirit, mission, and community that defined Lourdes will continue to thrive through the Lourdes University Alumni Association.

For generations, Lourdes brought together students, faculty, staff, and alumni who shared a commitment to service, leadership, faith, and lifelong learning. Those values do not disappear with the closing of a campus. They live on in every graduate whose life was shaped by the Lourdes experience.
The Alumni Association remains fully active and committed to serving our alumni community just as it always has. We will continue to foster connections, celebrate accomplishments, share opportunities, preserve our cherished traditions, and support the lifelong bonds that make the Lourdes family so special.

This moment marks not an ending to our community, but a new chapter in our shared story.

Our goal is to make our alumni network strong, resilient, and deeply connected. Across countless professions, communities, and generations, Lourdes alumni continue to make meaningful contributions and carry forward the values instilled during their time at the University.

In the months and years ahead, the Alumni Association will continue offering alumni communications, events, networking opportunities, and ways to stay engaged with fellow graduates. Most importantly, we will continue honoring and preserving the extraordinary legacy of Lourdes University.

Though the Lourdes University campus will be closed, the Lourdes spirit endures — in our memories, in our friendships, and in the impact our alumni make every day.

The entire alumni board is dedicated to keeping the Alumni Association active. We four are representatives of the board who will answer any questions you have. If you are interested in working with the board on keeping the alumni legacy alive, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd just like to let us know you're out there and you support this effort, just drop us an email. We're all here for you!

Brittany Taylor, President-elect, [email protected]
Meg Mosiniak, Secretary, [email protected]
Bassam El Fadl, Member At Large [email protected]
Callie Zake, Member At Large [email protected]

Once a Gray Wolf, always a Gray Wolf.

05/04/2026

Do you have an endowed fund at Lourdes? If so, please read the announcement at community.lourdes.edu

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04/28/2026

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Institutional Advancement plays a critical role in supporting a university’s mission by cultivating relationships, promoting institutional achievements, and generating financial and community support. By integrating development, alumni engagement, communications, and external relations, Institutio...

03/31/2026

Dear Lourdes Alumni,

For nearly seven decades, Lourdes University has been a place where friendships formed, leaders emerged, and lives were shaped by a shared commitment to community, learning, reverence, and service.

As we prepare to close this final chapter of Lourdes history, we invite you to return to campus to celebrate the memories, connections, and spirit that have always made Lourdes more than a place. It has always been a community.

Please join us for One Last Howl – Farewell Fest 2026, a special gathering for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of Lourdes.

Event Details:
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🕒 2:00–5:00 PM
📍Russell J. Ebeid Rec Center, Lourdes University
✨ This is a free event, all are welcome. No RSVP needed.

This event will be an opportunity to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the lasting impact of Lourdes together.

The day will feature complimentary food and drinks, games and activities, alumni networking, and special giveaways and prizes. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, we hope you will come back to campus, reconnect with fellow Gray Wolves, and be part of this meaningful moment in Lourdes history.

More than anything, this evening is about gratitude, community, and celebrating the people who made Lourdes what it has always been.

We hope to see you there!

03/04/2026

Lourdes Alumni,

As our Lourdes community enters this next chapter, we want to make sure we can stay connected with all of you. Our alumni family is such an important part of the Lourdes legacy, and we hope to continue sharing updates, memories, and opportunities to stay engaged.

If your contact information has changed, or if you’d simply like to make sure we have the best email for you, please take a moment to update your information.

📧 Email your current contact information to [email protected]

Please include your name (including maiden name if applicable), graduation year, current email address, and any updated mailing information.

Thank you for helping us keep the Lourdes spirit and alumni community strong. Once a Gray Wolf, always a Gray Wolf. 🐺

02/17/2026

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02/11/2026

Dear Lourdes University Alumni,

It is with deep respect, gratitude and sorrow that we write to you today to share difficult news about the future of our University.

At the end of the current academic year, Lourdes University will close. The closure will not affect Lifelong Learning Programs or Franciscan Center events.

As members of the Lourdes community, we share this news with you in recognition of your enduring connection to the University and the profound role our alumni community has played in sustaining our mission across generations. Your lives and experiences have undoubtedly helped shape this institution.

This news is no doubt painful, and in the coming weeks, we hope you will join us in honoring the legacy of our shared community and all who have called this University home. The education you received, the values you carry forward and the community you continue to represent remain a lasting testament to what Lourdes has meant in the world.

With respect and gratitude,

Sincerely,

Board of Trustees, Lourdes University
The Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio

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02/03/2026

From Lourdes to law school?? We love to see it 👏🔥 Proud of you, Darriontae!

https://news.utoledo.edu/index.php/02_03_2026/former-state-trooper-pursues-legal-career-following-chance-encounter-with-judge

01/22/2026

Join us for the Sr. Jane Mary Sorosiak Art Lecture on Sunday, March 1st at Lourdes University.

Alumni, friends, and members of the Lourdes community are welcome to attend for an inspiring afternoon of art and conversation.

Register at: community.lourdes.edu/sjm