Jesuit Education and Heritage
Tradition and Vision
Since 1540, Jesuit educators and scholars were rigorously trained in both classical studies and theology. Jesuit priests and brothers are renowned for their devotion to social justice and are engaged in ministries in 112 nations on six continents. Regis University is inspired by the particular Jesuit vision of St. Ignatius Loyola, which challenges us to attain the inner freedom to make intelligent choices. We educate men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society.
Our Commitment
Regis University provides adult learners with a values-centered education that shapes intelligent decision making and strengthens commitment to community service. We nurture the life of the mind and the pursuit of truth within an environment conducive to effective teaching, learning, and personal development. By encouraging the continual search for truth, values, and a just existence, we attempt to answer the question: “How ought we to live?” Regis University CPS is committed to encouraging each student to explore, dream, and discover a lifetime of personal and professional opportunities.
Regis University stands proud alongside 28 universities and colleges nationwide, which exemplify the 500-year-old Jesuit tradition of academic rigor, intellectual exchange, and faculty commitment to each student’s personal development. Some of our fellow Jesuit schools include Georgetown University, Boston College, Fordham University, Marquette University, Loyola Marymount University, and the University of San Francisco.
What’s in a Name?
The namesake of Regis University, John Francis Regis, was a Jesuit saint who worked in the mountains of France. He was a man of simplicity and power, a person who saw the needs of his time and place and who worked to meet those needs wherever he found them. He showed his love in words and in deeds. He took risks. A person of the closest union with God, St. John Francis Regis brought God’s love to everyone as he worked for the underprivileged.
Sarah Saltzman
Graduate, B.S. in Business Administration
"Attending a Jesuit university has opened my eyes to the world of serving others. It is important for students to earn a quality education, but even more essential that students appreciate the value of serving the community."