News

Saint Ignatius College Prep's very own, Rashod Johnson '93, was recently interviewed on WTTW's "Chicago Tonight" news program about how he built one of the largest black-owned infrastructure & construction engineering firms in the US, Ardmore Roderick, and their projects in Chicago. Click here to watch.

Lucas Gonzalez '12 is currently serving on the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier managing a nuclear reactor. Gonzalez '12 is on his 2nd deployment in the South China Sea for 6 months. He was also on the ship last spring when the sailors fell victim to Covid-19. He went through several weeks of quarantining, but he is back serving his country. Click Here for more.

April Preyar '92 is a practicing criminal defense attorney in Chicago. After representing criminal defendants for two decades, she created a one-of-a-kind board game called, Trials & Triumph, which teaches teens and adults how to interact with police safely and avoid the criminal justice system. Click here for more.

In his new role, Joe Scannell '09 will focus on strategic digital communications, including corporate brand marketing, executive positioning and reputation management. CLICK HERE for the press release.

Nina Sánchez '96 was recognized by Chicago Magazine for her work as the Director of Enrich Chicago. Her biography states that "she leverages her strengths of strategy, ideation, and assessment to be an active voice for effective policies and systemic interventions that support increased racial equity her hometown of Chicago." CLICK HERE for more.

Sen. Mike Simmons '01, former Policy Director under Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Deputy Commissioner in the Chicago Department of Planning and Development was recently selected to serve out the remainder of Sen. Heather Steans's term. CLICK HERE for more.

The Saint Ignatius College Prep Augustus Tolton Society posted a series of inspirational videos from our wonderful alumni throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month. We invite you to watch them HERE.

Andre Braugher '80 was recently covered in an online publication about his life and career. Click here to read more. 

As we reflect on Black History Month, may we journey together on a path of healing and understanding. CLICK HERE to view a variety of inspirational videos from our alumni!

The Spring Reunions for the Classes of 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011 have been moved to the fall. We look forward to seeing everyone then!

Starbucks has named Mellody Hobson '87 the new chair of its board of directors, the first Black woman in that role at the company. Hobson '87, who is co-CEO of the asset management firm Ariel Investments, will step into the position in March. CLICK HERE for more.

Congratulations to Alejandro Menchaca '81 who was honored by the Diversity Scholarship Foundation at its Annual Unity Gala with the 2020 Advocate for Diversity Award. The award celebrated those individuals who have actively advocated and promoted diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. CLICK HERE for more.

Congratulations to Christine Riley '93, Saint Ignatius Tolton Society Member, on her recent appointment to the Board of Directors at the Tolton Spirituality Center, housed at St. Thomas the Apostle. The center is designed for parishes and community institutions to share their insights and practices that encourage living with the values and virtues that defined Tolton's life and ministry. CLICK HERE for more. She was also recently named Director of Homeless Prevention, Policy and Planning for the City of Chicago.

Taylor Shaw '12 has been named on Forbes’s annual 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category. Shaw '12 is the founder of BWA Studios, which she created with the mission of expanding access to opportunities in the animation industry for Black female creatives. CLICK HERE here for more.

Angela Swain, PhD '92 recently started a new position with the Archdiocese of Chicago as their new Director of Human Dignity and Solidarity. She will oversee the justice education, advocacy, and voter education efforts of the Archdiocese regarding social justice issues.