CHICAGO - Loyola Chicago Athletics announced a multi-year sponsorship renewal with PNC Bank, the Official Bank Sponsor of Loyola Athletics since 2016. The renewed agreement continues the PNC Achievers program, which celebrates student accomplishments and introduces new PNC branding at the Champions Club, an exclusive hospitality space adjoining Gentile Arena on Loyola's Lakeshore Campus. PNC will also enhance its commitment to financial education by offering on-campus workshops and resources to help student-athletes build strong financial foundations

PNC Achievers is a program dedicated to honoring students at more than a dozen schools and universities across the country. Since 2016, more than 40 Loyola students have been recognized with this designation. Honorees are selected locally by designated panels at each school, based on criteria that reflect the program's three pillars: academic achievement, community service and student leadership.

"We're thrilled to continue our relationship with Loyola University Chicago. PNC Achievers is about distinguishing students who excel in the classroom and embrace leadership opportunities to impact the world around them," said Scott Swanson, PNC regional president, Illinois. "Our goal is to help students not only succeed academically but also gain the financial confidence they need to thrive beyond college."

The financial education program will be led by a team of experienced bankers who will collaborate with Loyola Athletics and Student Academic Services to deliver practical, engaging content on budgeting, saving, credit management, and student loan planning.

"PNC Bank has been a loyal and valued supporter of Loyola Athletics for many years, and we're proud to continue building on that relationship," said Steve Watson, Director of Athletics at Loyola. "As our programs have grown, PNC has been right there with us—investing in our student-athlete's success and in the broader Loyola community. Our shared commitment to excellence, achievement, and service continues to drive this partnership forward, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have in the years ahead."

The renewed sponsorship and educational initiative will launch this fall, bringing events and resources to select groups of students and student-athletes. Throughout the 2025-2026 academic year, Loyola staff will select PNC Achievers - students recognized for their academic, athletic, and community accomplishments - who will be honored during a special ceremony at a Loyola Athletics live event. The alumni honorees were chosen from the Loyola's Quinlan School of Business, Arrupe College and Loyola University Chicago student-athletes.

About PNC Bank
PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com.

About Loyola University Chicago  
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Visit Loyola Today to find the latest University news.