Alumni

SLU's New Venture Accelerator to Hold Demo Day Event August 14
The Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University is hosting its second New Venture Accelerator (NVA) Demo Day on Thursday, Aug. 14. At the event, the cohort of AlgaEarth, Med Reveal, Phoenix Biomedical and Spray X will make final pitches to potential investors and partners interested in the future growth of the four companies.
Robert I. Bolla, Ph.D.: 1943-2025
Robert I. Bolla, Ph.D., former chair of the Department of Biology at Saint Louis University, died Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was 81. Bolla worked at SLU from 1989 to 2001.
SLU Welcomes 175 New Medical Students at White Coat Ceremony
Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine marked a pivotal milestone for 175 incoming medical students at its annual White Coat Ceremony. On Sunday, July 27, faculty, family, and friends convened at St. Francis Xavier College Church to honor the students' achievements and their forthcoming pledge to the medical profession.
Saint Louis University Hosts National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference
Saint Louis University hosted student government leaders from Jesuit colleges and universities on campus July 22-26. This was the first time SLU hosted the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference.
James Hitchcock, Ph.D.: 1938-2025
James F. Hitchcock, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history, died Monday, July 14, 2025. He was 87. Hitchcock authored several books on the history of the Catholic Church.