Lewis University

Location: Romeoville , Illinois

Located 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Lewis University is a comprehensive, Catholic university, where the traditions of liberal learning, and preparation for professional work come together with a synergy that gives the university its educational identity and focus. Lewis is one of 60 universities worldwide, sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order dedicated to student success and academic excellence.

The De La Salle Christian Brothers are dedicated to education that was founded by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of educators. During the 17th century, John Baptist de La Salle gave up his life of wealth and privilege to open schools to students regardless of their social class, especially the poor and the underserved. He started by teaching the students to read and write because at that time, if they could read and write, they could earn a living. This tradition of career readiness is still a central focus of education at Lewis University today.