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Jesuit Ivy

Jesuit Ivy is not an actual plant, it is a nickname given to certain universities that are both Jesuit and prestigious.

Jesuits are a group of Catholic priests who started a religious order in the 1500s to help teach people about Christianity and help those in need. Many years later, they started to open up universities to help people get a good education.

Now, when people say "Jesuit Ivy," they are talking about universities that are both run by Jesuits and are known for being very good schools. People may call them Ivies because they think of them as being similar to Ivy League schools, which are also known for being prestigious.

Some examples of Jesuit Ivy schools include Georgetown University, Boston College, and Loyola University Chicago. These schools are known for their rigorous academics, strong community values, and commitment to social justice.

So, Jesuit Ivy is just a nickname for some really good colleges that are run by religious people who want to teach others and do good in the world.