President Rob Manuel takes a moment to chat with graduates before the start of the first of three commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, June 10, at Wintrust Arena.
Keslie Carrión delivers the student address on behalf of the Class of 2023 at the commencement ceremony for the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media and The Theatre School.
Diplomas bearing the DePaul University crest are distributed to all graduates at the commencement ceremony.
Lucia Dettori, dean of the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, hands out diplomas at the DePaul University commencement ceremony.
Decked out in matching regalia, a graduate and his furry friend both cross the stage at the DePaul University commencement ceremony.
Martine Kei Green-Rogers, dean of The Theatre School, presents a graduate her diploma and shares heartwarming congratulations.
A graduate shows off his DePaul blue graduation "charro" hat after the DePaul University commencement ceremony.
Anna Marie Frank, associate professor, welcomes graduates, family and friends to the commencement ceremony for the College of Education and the College of Communication.
Jamal Cole, founder of My Block, My Hood, My City, delivers the commencement address and receives an honorary degree from the College of Communication.
A College of Education graduate shows off her decorated graduation cap at the DePaul University commencement.
Julio Antonio Cortes, a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, delivers the student address on behalf of the Class of 2023.
Mojdeh Bayat, interim dean of the College of Education, addresses the graduates before conferring the degrees.
Lexa Murphy, dean of the College of Communication, presents each graduate their diploma.
It's a monster truck of a celebration for this graduate after the DePaul University commencement ceremony.
President Rob Manuel congratulates graduates on their accomplishments before the commencement ceremony gets underway.
Aldo Alan, a member of the Class of 2023 and a candidate for the degree of Master of Music in Music Performance, performs the National Anthem.
Members of the School of Music Class of 2023 graduating class (Sofia Koulouvaris, saxophone; Stephen Parisi, bass; Alvin Santner, guitar; and Alejandro Salazar, drums), perform Seven Steps to Heaven by Victor Feldman and Miles Davis at the DePaul University commencement ceremony.
Dana Hall, interim dean of the School of Music, addresses the graduates at the commencement ceremony.
Maha Khan, a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, delivers the student address.
Stephanie Dance-Barnes, dean of the College of Science and Health, congratulates a graduate at the DePaul University commencement ceremony.
Graduates of the School of Music and the College of Science and Health flip their tassels from right to left symbolizing their transformation from students to DePaul alumni.
Student Speaker Gautam Bhoyrul, (left) candidate for the degree of Master of Science in Finance; Driehaus College of Business Dean Sulin Ba; and Commencement Speaker Brian Ruben, a DePaul alumna and Deloitte’s Global Real Estate Audit & Assurance Leader; await the start of the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business ceremony.
Provost Salma Ghanem addresses the graduates and thanks all family members and friends for the loving support they provided throughout the years.
Stacy Janiak, DePaul alumnae and Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Deloitte Global, receives an honorary degree and delivers the commencement address at the Driehaus College of Business ceremony.
Denis Springer, an executive with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, receives an honorary degree from President Rob Manuel.
Graduates from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business proudly show off their shiny, new diplomas.
Family members eagerly look for their graduates to snap photos and capture the moment.
Guillermo Vásquez de Velasco, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, addresses the graduates.
Tatum Thomas, dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, greets the Class of 2023 graduates.
Graduates process up the aisle at Baccalaureate Mass held at St. Vincent de Paul parish.
Commencement Speaker Dorri McWhorter, president and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, addresses the graduates at the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and School of Continued and Professional Studies ceremony.
Student Speaker from the Class of 2023 Mary Katherine Pryce and Class of 2009 alumna Christel Griffin induct the new graduates into the DePaul Alumni Association.
DePaul’s Baccalaureate Mass held in St. Vincent de Paul Church in Lincoln Park, marks the traditional start of DePaul's commencement weekend celebration.
The conclusion of each commencement ceremony brings on the much anticipated balloon drop from the Wintrust Arena ceiling.
(Photos by Jeff Carrion and Thomas Vangel/DePaul University)
DePaul University celebrated its 124th commencement ceremony with graduates joining more than 206,000 living DePaul alumni — who, as life-long learners, are making a difference in their communities by doing good, and doing it well!
The weekend's festivities kicked off on Friday, June 9, with Baccalaureate mass held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Graduates and their guests gathered in thanksgiving and were treated to a service filled with beautiful music and prayer.
Six ceremonies were held at Wintrust Arena Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June, 11. The graduations were filled with excitement, gratitude, inspiration and happy faces.
In addition to speeches from DePaul President Robert L. Manuel, Provost Salma Ghanem, each ceremony featured a student speaker who is a campus, community and academic leader. At the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media and The Theater School combined ceremony, student speaker Keslie Carrión emphasized treating others with kindness. “I have learned the only thing I can control is how I decide to treat others."
Champions of social justice, top business and law executives, and film and theatre legends spoke to the new graduates. “People can best serve the world or humanity by showing up as their unique and authentic self." said guest speaker Dori McWhorter, president/CEO of
YMCA of Metro Chicago who spoke at the College of Liberal Arts & Social /sciences & School of Continuing and Professional Studies combined ceremony.
Several dignitaries received honorary degrees for outstanding or lifetime achievement in their fields, include Jahmal Cole, founder of
My Block, My Hood, My City who also served as the commencement speaker at the College of Communication and College of Education combined ceremony. Cole shared, “If you do what you love and you're passionate about it, people are gonna feel that and support you in it."
Congratulations, Class of 2023! Take time to enjoy this accomplishment as you prepare to go forth and change the world as alumni of DePaul University.