Jesuit universities have a social obligation

What’s So Special About Jesuit Education Anyway?

Anyone who knows me knows that I believe in Jesuit education. When asked why, I never say it’s because Jesuit universities perform well during March Madness (except Georgetown, of course). Nor do I suggest our schools are special because they are academic powerhouses. No, what makes Jesuit education distinctive for me are two more important ideas: a commitment to social justice and a clear measure of institutional success.