The use of the wolf symbol across various Loyola institutions originates from the historic heraldic crest of the family of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order. According to historical tradition and family legend from Northern Spain, the Loyola family was so remarkably generous and abundant in providing food to their community and even wild forest animals that a carving of two wolves standing over a cooking cauldron became their enduring family symbol, representing hospitality and selflessness.