
Alumni Spotlight: Diane Ativie: School of Social Work: Loyola University Chicago
When Diane (Smith) Ativie transferred to Loyola University Chicago in 1978, she was seeking a fresh start in college after spending her first two years at Illinois State University.
The 21-year-old Bronzeville native made the decision to leave Normal, IL after experiencing racist treatment from students on campus. Ativie went on to major in both social work and secondary education during her time as a Rambler; she even made an incredible and tedious one-hour commute to her classes at the Roger’...