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​​​​​​​​​Official statements, messages and announcements to the DePaul community from university leaders.

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Antisemitic incident near campus

February 16, 2026

Leadership shares an update about an antisemitic incident that happened near campus. ...read more


Robert L. Manuel Robert L. Manuel President

Website and portal progress update

February 16, 2026

Leadership shares a website an portal progress update....read more


Bob McCormick Bob McCormick Vice President, Information Services
Cristel Turner Cristel Turner Chief Branding Officer
Arbin Smith Arbin Smith Chief of Staff and VP for Strategic Initiatives

DePaul selected to host 2026 Opus Prize

February 11, 2026

DePaul University has been selected to host the 2026 Opus Prize, a faith-based global humanitarian award. In a moment when violence, division, and humanitarian crises leave us feeling overwhelmed and helpless, the Opus Prize gives us an opportunity to lift up incredible people from around the world, bringing hope to our campus, Chicago, and beyond.

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Robert L. Manuel Robert L. Manuel President

Attend MyDePaul internal portal information sessions

February 09, 2026

Leadership shares updates on internal portal with students, faculty and staff about the launch of the new website and internal portal. Details about information sessions are now available. ...read more


Bob McCormick Bob McCormick Vice President, Information Services
Cristel Turner Cristel Turner Chief Branding Officer
Arbin Smith Arbin Smith Chief of Staff and VP for Strategic Initiatives

Introducing myDePaul: Your new student portal

February 06, 2026

University leadership introduces myDePaul, your new internal portal at my.depaul.edu. This new portal replaces OneDePaul and serves as your one-stop hub for everything you need as a student....read more


Bob McCormick Bob McCormick Vice President, Information Services

Provost search Open Forums: Final registration reminder and Feb. 9 & 10

February 05, 2026

This is the final reminder to register for the provost candidate Open Forums. During these sessions, the candidate will offer a brief presentation followed by a moderated Q&A....read more


Sonia Soltero Sonia Soltero Co-Chair of the Provost Search Committee
Kathy Stieber Kathy Stieber Co-Chair of the Provost Search Committee

DePaul’s new website and internal portal

February 04, 2026

Leadership provides update on the recent rollout of DePaul's new website and internal portal. ...read more


Bob McCormick Bob McCormick Vice President, Information Services
Cristel Turner Cristel Turner Chief Branding Officer
Soumitra Ghosh Soumitra Ghosh Vice President, Enrollment Management

Update on provost search and Open Forum invitations - New sessions added

February 02, 2026

Provost Search Committee co-chairs Kathy Stieber and Sonia Soltero share additional listening sessions....read more


Sonia Soltero Sonia Soltero Co-Chair, Provost Search Committee
Kathy Stieber Kathy Stieber Co-Chair, Provost Search Committee

Board approves extending President Manuel’s contract

January 27, 2026

DePaul University Board of Trustees Chair Michael Scudder announces the extension of President Rob's contract. ...read more


Michael Scudder Chair, DePaul University Board of Trustees

Celebrating a fundraising milestone for DePaul Athletics

January 26, 2026

Over the past year, generous gifts — combined with a growing groundswell of support from Blue Demon fans — have helped us secure $20 million in cash. Reaching this initial milestone provides the foundation required to move forward with the next step for the athletics practice facility....read more


Rob Manuel Rob Manuel President
DeWayne Peevy DeWayne Peevy Vice President & Director of Athletics
Katie Fraumann Katie Fraumann Senior Vice President, Division of Advancement and External Relations