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Congratulations, Father Brown! I am so happy to see you recognized with the President’s Medal, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving.

When I was at Loyola, you truly vouched for me and helped guide me at a time when I needed it. As my advisor, you moved me away from classes that didn’t feel right, talked me through my interests, and encouraged me to explore the Global Studies major. At the time, I’m not sure I fully understood where that path would lead, but the classes and experiences I chose with your guidance ultimately helped push me toward the nonprofit world.

Today, I work at a PR and communications firm that partners exclusively with nonprofits, and I can see so clearly how those conversations with you helped shape the direction of my career. Thank you for seeing me, listening to me, and helping me find a path that felt meaningful. Your impact on Loyola students is immeasurable, and I am so grateful to be one of them.

Congratulations again on this well-deserved honor!

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Congratulations Fr. Brown! You have played a significant role in making Loyola a success. I appreciate you in so many ways - your love, kindness, and giving spirit. You helped me SO much during my transition to Loyola. I always appreciated you stopping by my office in Gardens D, for a quick chat or hello. Not to mention the many, many conversations to follow. I hope you let all these words of thanks, love and appreciation sink in. You truly are amazing!

❤️ Michelle Brewer Cheatem

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We couldn’t have asked for a better Masina advisor for our daughter. The stories she shared were priceless and she enjoyed every moment. Thank you Father Brown for your mentorship.

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While you would never remember me, I will always remember sitting quietly in your class back in the 1980s. Your energy and ability to connect with all students, including those of us who were shy and quiet, will always be appreciated. Thank you for making me feel valued, competent, and capable. You are truly one of Loyola’s finest, and I thank you for making such a positive impact!

Janice Hauschild Peterson (Class of ‘89)

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Fr Tim, as you remember, our families, particularly my dad and your dad were close friends. You were very well liked by your peers here in Mansfield, Ohio. I remember you hanging out with good people. You were well liked by everyone and just a swell guy.

My brother Mike and Marty Moritz, from what I remember, were two of your hanging around buddies.

We greatly appreciated you coming back to Mansfield to baptize our daughter Meg at Saint Peter, your Alma mater. That was very special for our family and a day we will never forget.

Congratulations on receiving Loyola’s outstanding award! You directed wonderful programs for the students and staff in the areas of social justice. God’s Peace !

My brother Mike and Marty Moritz, from what I remember, were two of your hanging around buddies.

We greatly appreciated you coming back to Mansfield to baptize our daughter Meg at Saint Peter, your Alma mater. That was very special for our family and a day we will never forget !

Congratulations on receiving this

outstanding award! The students and staff at Loyola have been blessed by the programs you have directed, serving God's people. We have followed you on social media and see the love you spread! We love the dancing and your involvement to the athletic programs. What joy! God Bless You today and everyday.

Love, Peace and Joy,

Tom and Sheila Finnerty

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From the moment I met Father Brown as a freshman, he made a lasting impact on my Loyola experience. As the first Jesuit I truly got to know on campus, he guided me academically and personally with so much kindness and care.

His classes were unforgettable, from his props to the energy he brought into every lecture, he made learning genuinely fun. Father Brown is not only an incredible educator, but someone who deeply cares about his students and their success. He is beyond deserving of the President’s Medal!!

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Project Mexico 1992 & Lavsa Abell Wedding 1996

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Padre-Congratulations on this well deserved award that we all know you wouldn’t want due to your unwavering humility. You have led countless humans with wisdom and love and grace.

In 1996, you charged two kids to be salt and light in the world. Please know we have taken it deeply to heart and strive to make you proud in these ways.

Thank you for leading so many of us and being a dedicated, wise, FUN and loving example of Christ among us.

With love and gratitude,

Jason & Amy Abell

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Congratulations, Fr Brown! You are a joy and a blessing to us! We love you! Mary Beth and Ray Infussi

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Father Brown,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have meant to me since I joined the Loyola community three years ago. From the very first day you welcomed me with such genuine kindness, inviting me to lunch at the Jesuit residence and introducing me to the depth of the Ignatian tradition, you made Loyola feel like home. Your reminder from Saint Ignatius — “Go, and set the world on fire” — has stayed with me every single day, shaping how I approach my work and this mission.

I am deeply grateful for your warmth, your guidance, and the example you set. As I travel and meet alumni across the country, I am constantly reminded of your impact. So many ask about you with admiration, affection, and respect — a reflection of the countless lives you’ve touched with your generosity of spirit.

It has been an honor to serve alongside you.

Thank you for everything you give to our Loyola community, especially the care and support you offer our coaches and student‑athletes. I am truly grateful for you, and I am so proud to congratulate you on receiving the Presidential Medal. It is an honor that reflects the extraordinary light you bring to all of us.

Anthony Giacometti

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Congratulations! I will always cherish how you brought me back to the church through Sunday night “dorm” masses. I felt more supported and connected in those then I had before or since!

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Congratulations Fr. Tim! You were rocking it when I arrived in 1993 and you're still going strong!

Debbie Feldman Jones

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To a dear friend, my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for all that you've done and continue to do at Loyola. You embody the very essence and ideology of Ignatius, and, in doing so, have touched the hearts and lives of countless others. God bless, Padre, and may you continue to let your light shine. Much love, Doc

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Congratulations, Fr. Brown. Well-deserved honor for your efforts. Thanks for all you’ve been doing and still do.

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Father Brown,

Congratulations on this well deserved honor. For us, and countless Loyola graduates, you personify what Loyola stands for.

Thank you for your years of service and the impact you’ve had on us. So glad we got to see you earlier this year!

Congratulations again! And, thank you!

Matt Padala - Class of 2001

Marissa Rose Padala - Class of 2001

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You have been there for so many and me in particular whenever I have attempted to be helpful to others! It started with sending books to the new library of Loyola High School in Dar es Salaam, was it 37 years ago??? Then, since 2011 being a key supporter for Rendez-vous : Haiti! It has made a huge impact! Thanks to you, we have able to be an instrument of positive change for a home with over one hundred destitute children and accompany some of them as they age out or when our contacts have an medical emergency!

I will be forever grateful and appreciative of your kindness and friendship!

Catherine Savell

French Teaching Professor Emerita

Volunteer Director of Rendez-vous:Haiti ( 501(c)3 organization

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I will forever be grateful for you taking extra time to teach me about community organizing and how to bring people together under a shared mission. It has impacted not only my career, but also my own core mission. Huge congratulations on the incredibly well deserved honor!

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Congratulations, Tim! Your loyalty and service to the special community that is Loyola University of Maryland is unparalleled. So happy that the leadership has made the wise decision to seize this opportunity to publicly honor your countless contributions to students, faculty, staff, your fellow Jesuits and generations of alumni over the years. Grateful for your friendship and special gifts! 

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Congratulations, Tim! Your loyalty and service to the special community that is Loyola University of Maryland is unparalleled. So happy that the leadership has made the wise decision to seize this opportunity to publicly honor your countless contributions to students, faculty, staff, your fellow Jesuits and generations of alumni over the years. Grateful for your friendship and special gifts! 

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Morgan Dodd

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You have always been there when folks needed you — with wisdom, compassion, empathy and moral clarity.

Thank you,

The McClure Family

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Father Brown- Congratulations on a lifetime of impacting so many of us. You are what makes Loyola such a special place!

Meg Bradley Kawan '95

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Well deserved! I remember my days at Loyola College (!) so well because of you!

Best wedding photo ever!

Sending hugs from Colorado ❤️

Wendy (Schwarz) and Craig Dudley

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Congratulations! Students, faculty, and staff (and parents!) have all benefited from your wisdom and kindness for generations  - Thank You! and congratulations 

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Congratulations! Students, faculty, and staff (and parents!) have all benefited from your wisdom and kindness for generations  - Thank You! and congratulations 

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Bien Hecho Padre!  So well deserved!  Hold on to what is good!

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Bien Hecho Padre!  So well deserved!  Hold on to what is good!

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I still remember our Project Mexico trip! What a wonderful experience you guided us through. Very well deserved award!!

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What a well-deserved award! I am so grateful for everything you did to support the Junior H2ounds program during my time at Loyola. It was far from easy to get off the ground, and it most certainly wouldn't exist without you! I feel so grateful to have gained you as a mentor in the process, and I know so many feel the same. Congratulations, Father Brown!

Cara Egan

Class of 2016

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When my dear Mother (Madelyn), the secretary for the Accounting Department, told me in 1987 that she had a new friend on campus, Father Brown, I was unimpressed. She was devout, why wouldn’t her new friend on campus be a priest?

Well, almost 40 years later, I can tell you that yours was one of the most profound relationships of her life. Joe and I appreciate that you married us so lovingly in 1992 and I especially appreciate the unwavering loyalty and friendship that you provide to everyone in your orbit.

What an accomplishment, and you are still going strong!

Jennifer (Conron) Jackson ‘89/‘92

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Fr. Brown is truly a man for others! A role model at Loyola and a friend throughout our lives. He has always been there for us!

-Mary and Mike Nagle

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You have been an amazing friend to Mercy High School, to the Sisters of Mercy, and to me over many years! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. AMDG!

Mary Beth Lennon

President

Mercy High School

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I would not be the man and leader I am today without your guidance and tutelage, Father Brown. Basking in the humility of your leadership, working alongside you on countless athletic retreats was a blessing. No one is more deserving of this honor and recognition.

“Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve You as You deserve;
To give and not to count the cost;
To fight and not to heed the wounds;
To toil and not to seek for rest;
To labor and not to ask for reward,
save that of knowing that I do Your Will. Saint Ignatius, pray for Us.
Amen”

Tim Attolino

Class of 2017

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Tim,

Your dedication to Loyola, its students and alumni has been most impressive. Congratulations on this well deserved recognition. Thank you for your exemplary witness. Jim Hayes SJ

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Congratulations Fr. Brown! Well deserved!

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The greatest gift this university has given me was the opportunity to be taught by such an excellent leader. One that recognizes and invokes thinkers. One that pushes us to find our true selfs. One that reminds us, “NO UMs!”

Thank you for believing in me.

Wishing you all the best & more to come,

Charlie Stover

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No more deserving person!! Congratulations!!

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I had the privilege of taking intro to business law with Father Brown during the height of the covid pandemic. He challenged me in the best way possible, is the reason I still write all of my notes out on legal pads to this day, and gave me the confidence to explore a career in legal and compliance.

Can't think of a more deserving recipient of this award!

Carter Reilly

Class of 2022

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Congratulations from all of the Gatelys!!! ❤️

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Congratulations from all of the Gatelys!!! ❤️

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Congrats Father Brown!!! Well deserved.

You ARE Loyola University (or College for those of us of a certain age)

The Enochs

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Fr. Brown -

What a privilege it is to know you and call you a friend. We feel so blessed to have had you apart of the small and big moments of our life. Little did we know that when we registered for Business Law in the spring of 2018, that we’d end up meeting someone incredibly important to us. You have an incredible gift of making everyone around you feel important, special, and unique and to even have a small ounce of your gift has had a profound impact on us.

We feel so lucky to have had you apart of our most important moments. You are so deserving of this honor and we are sending big congratulations your way!! Thank you for being you.

Love, Hannah & Chris Dauses, Class of 2019

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Congratulations, Fr. Tim! It was a joy to arrive at Loyola the same year as you (1987) and to be your colleague for 18 years. You continue to be an inspiration, despite the geographical difference that separates us. You have influenced the lives of countless students and are beloved by many. Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously!

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Congratulations, Fr. Tim! It was a joy to arrive at Loyola the same year as you (1987) and to be your colleague for 18 years. You continue to be an inspiration, despite the geographical difference that separates us. You have influenced the lives of countless students and are beloved by many. Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously!

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--Angela Alaimo O’Donnell

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Your kind demeanor, dedication to students health and well-being on all levels make you the best recipient for this award. Thank you for all your years of service!

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Just wanted to send you a congratulatory note on receiving the President's Medal for 2026!

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Thank you Father Brown for not only being a great professor, but helping me become a great thinker and leader. You always believed in me and pushed me towards my best!

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Tim, I have known you since our days at Georgetown University. You have never changed . You are committed totally to others and have had such an incredible impact on everyone you meet. I met 3 of the most impressive people I ever met. You, Mike Ryan and John McConnell are my heroes.

I am so glad you are being recognized. Kirby.

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Congratulations on such an amazing accomplishment - I cannot think of anyone more deserving! Thank you so very much for the many laughs, lessons, and wisdom you have shared with me both in the classroom and outside. Loyola would not be as special without you!

Will Burke ‘21

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Father Brown,

Looking back on my time at Loyola, I can say with certainty that you helped shape the trajectory of my life. One invitation to a book club in the fall of 2019 set off a chain of events I never could have anticipated: a job, a community and friendships that made me who I am today.

But I know this isn't just my story; so many Loyola alumni can point to you as a turning point, someone who made them feel seen, valued and capable of more than they realized. That is a rare gift, and you give it freely to everyone you meet. To know you is a Greyhound rite of passage.

I am so grateful to call you my friend. This recognition is so well deserved.

Love,

Eleanor Kelley '20

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Dear Fr. Brown,

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the spiritual guidance and accompaniment you offered during the Ignatian pilgrimage I was blessed to participate in a few years ago.

Your presence, wisdom, and thoughtful reflections helped create space for deeper prayer, discernment, and encounter. Long after the pilgrimage ended, I have continued to carry many of those moments with me — both personally and in the way I approach my work and relationships.

I am also deeply grateful for all you have done for Loyola alumni and for the entire Loyola community over the years. Your ministry, compassion, and faithful witness have touched countless lives and helped so many feel more deeply connected to Loyola’s Jesuit mission and values.

Thank you for the care and generosity with which you have shared yourself and your vocation with all of us. You have made a lasting impact on this community, and I feel fortunate to have learned from and journeyed alongside you.

Please know of my continued gratitude and prayers.

With appreciation,

Brian Oakes, ‘99