Teen HOW UNIVERSITIES ARE
RevitalizingUrbanAreas In the middle of the country, between two coasts and the two metropolises of New York and Los Angeles, is the friendlier, more mildmannered version of the two: Chicago.
In a city that has long had neighborhoods underserved and marked by economic hardship — one university has had a particularly strong impact on the community and the city as a whole: Saint Xavier University. For more than 170 years, a mission to serve the community and inspire future generations to
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ne hundred years ago, the poet Carl Sandburg famously called Chicago the “hog butcher of the world,” and the “nation’s freight handler.” The character of the city has changed with each decade, and throughout the years. Chicago has established itself as an educational hub, with world-class research universities, robust community colleges and ample opportunity for people to earn degrees and get ahead in life.
A Force of Change During uncertain times, Chicago’s colleges and universities have stood as a guiding light for the city, signaling hope, change and opportunity.
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succeed and make a difference has guided the university. As the city has changed, this core mission has adapted to serve students in the 21st century. Through the dedication of students, faculty and staff, the university has been acknowledged as a
