Brian F. Linnane

Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., Loyola's president, released this statement after the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial on April 20, 2021:. Words are inadequate today. But words are important as we try to make sense of this moment. As we begin to process the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, we must acknowledge and try to understand the pain, hurt, and anger that members of our community, especially those who racially self-identify as Black, might be experiencing. We also continue to offer our sincere sympathy to the family of George Floyd, as they grieve the loss of their loved one. We stand in solidarity with all of you, offering support and accompaniment.

On Feb. 11, President Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., announced his decision to retire at the close of the 2021-22 academic year via email. Linnane said:. “Jesuits make decisions through reflection and discernment, and in recent years I have been discerning the right moment to retire. In such a fast-paced world, as the challenges facing higher education—and Loyola, specifically—have been evolving, I have considered how to plan for the transition from my tenure to another president. The time has never felt right.”

The Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., who has served as president of Loyola University Maryland since 2005, has announced his plans to retire at the close of the 2021-22 academic year. “We owe Fr. Linnane congratulations and tremendous gratitude for the ways in which he has guided the University through...

Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., president of Loyola University Maryland, released this statement on the fatal shooting of Dante Barksdale, a leader with Baltimore City’s Safe Streets anti-violence program:. “As we marked Martin Luther King, Jr., Day this week and considered the tremendous need for action that leads to justice,...

Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., president of Loyola University Maryland, released this statement on the death of Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., on Jan. 15, 2021:. “For decades, the state of Maryland has been shaped by the leadership of Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller,...

Rev. Brian F. Linnane, S.J., president of Loyola University Maryland, released this statement on Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr.’s Dec. 23 announcement of his retirement:. “During his 50 years in public service, Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., has given tirelessly to the state...