CHICAGO & ATLANTA - Loyola Chicago Athletics, in conjunction with its trademark licensing partner, CLC, announces the launch of the new Sister Jean Legacy Collection, an officially licensed merchandise collection that celebrates the legacy of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM, the beloved icon of the university and a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary who passed away on October 9, 2025, at the age of 106. 
 
The specially designed merchandise collection will feature imagery and phrases attributed to Sister Jean, including an original illustration created by CLC's creative team that is also being used on a commemorative patch displayed prominently on the uniforms of this year's men's basketball team. Though Sister Jean served many roles on campus, she became most closely tied to the Loyola men's basketball team when she supported them during their Final Four run in the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament, gaining celebrity status as the team's chaplain and cheering them on at every game.
 
"This collection has been more than a year in the making, and we were grateful that Sister Jean was able to see the early concept before her passing. While she never saw the full complement of designs or the range of products that followed, we believe she would be proud of the finished collection," said Tom Sorboro, Deputy Athletic Director at Loyola. "From the beginning, our intent has been to honor her legacy and celebrate her enduring spirit, which had such a significant impact on the Loyola community, the sports world, and beyond. We are optimistic that this collaboration between Loyola and CLC has done exactly that, and we're honored to share it with Ramblers and Sister Jean fans everywhere."
 
A portion of all royalties generated from product sales of the Sister Jean Legacy Collection will go to the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) and the Worship, Work and Win™ Fund. 
 
The collection will be available starting Saturday, December 6, in store and online at all Loyola Chicago/Follett campus bookstore locations and will be featured in the Rambler Team Shop at Gentile Arena when the men's basketball team takes on Princeton and pays tribute to Sister Jean.
 
Merchandise in the collection includes apparel and non-apparel items coordinated by CLC from some of the university's top licensees, including Nike, CollectBobbles, Blue 84, Jardine, Legacy, Nordic, and Spirit Products.
 
"We are honored to help deliver the Sister Jean Legacy Collection to Loyola fans everywhere that were impacted by Sister Jean and want to honor her while showing their Ramblers spirit," said Nicole Armentrout, SVP of Marketing for CLC, a division of Learfield. "Her presence and support of Loyola inspired many, and we hope they will wear this merchandise with pride in honor of her legacy."
 
For more information on the incredible life and legacy of Sister Jean, visit www.luc.edu/sisterjean.
 
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About CLC
CLC is the nation's leading collegiate trademark licensing and marketing company, representing nearly 800 collegiate brands, including universities, conferences, bowls, the NCAA, the College Football Playoff, the Heisman Trophy, and other top collegiate properties. With a network of over 4,000 licensed manufacturers and relationships with more than 100,000 national, regional, and local retailers nationwide, the company is uniquely positioned to deliver fan connections and brand visibility for institutions through data-driven, customized solutions that include impactful licensed merchandise strategies and innovative marketing platforms to navigate the ever-evolving consumer and retail marketplace. Founded in 1981, CLC is a part of Learfield, the leading media and technology company powering college athletics.