The Legacy of Raymond C. Baumhart, S.J.

Rev. Baumhart served as Loyola University Chicago's twenty-first president from 1970 to 1993. As the longest serving president at Loyola, Rev. Baumhart implemented many changes and opportunities for growth on all of Loyola's campuses. By 1993, as a result of Baumhart's efforts, Loyola Chicago became a financially stable, nationally recognized university with a research-focused faculty. This exhibit explores Baumhart's early life, presidency, post-resignation life, and university legacy.