Lewis University is a private Roman Catholic and Lasallian university located in Romeoville, Illinois. With an enrollment of around 6,800 students, Lewis is one of the 60 universities in the world sponsored by De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order. Founded in 1932, Lewis University offers more than 80 specializations and undergraduate study programs, 37 graduate programs and two doctoral programs. The university comprises colleges of arts and sciences, business, education and nursing and health professions, and maintains a continuing education program.
It is an accredited institution recognized regionally and nationally for its excellent education. Renamed in 1935 as the Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics (abbreviated as Lewis School of Aeronautics in 1940), it was ceded to the U. S. government during World War II for use as a military training facility.
After the war, the university was returned to its original owners and resumed its educational mission. Today, Lewis University is a dynamic institution that provides students with a quality education that prepares them for success in their chosen fields. The university offers a variety of courses and programs that are designed to meet the needs of students from all backgrounds and interests. Lewis University is committed to providing students with an education that is both rigorous and relevant to their future careers.
The university strives to create an environment that encourages learning, creativity, and collaboration among students and faculty. At Lewis University, students can expect to receive an education that is both challenging and rewarding. With its commitment to excellence in teaching and research, the university provides students with the tools they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
