Nov. 1, 2022
This gallery is part of DePaul's 125th anniversary celebration, commemorating more than a century of engaging, diverse and global learning, service to the community, outstanding athletes, groundbreaking leaders and a strong commitment to the university’s Vincentian mission.
On Sept. 9, Newsline announced the start of DePaul's 125th anniversary celebration. Part of the year-long festivities is honoring the 125 Faces of DePaul. Those honored showcase a diverse group of innovative leaders, individuals challenging societal norms, groundbreaking STEM experts, those who exhibit Vincentian personalism, artists, life-long learners and record-breaking athletes.
Today, DePaul is featuring the third and final group of faces on the anniversary website. To learn more about the honorees’ career accomplishments and their impact, and to see historical photos, click on the photos below.
Abdul-Malik Ryan, assistant director of religious diversity and pastoral care and Muslim chaplain, Division of Mission and Ministry
Aminah Al-Deen, professor emeritus, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Cindy Summers, former associate vice president and interim vice president for Student Affairs
Richard J. Daley and Richard M. Daley, DePaul alumni and Chicago mayors
Dave Corzine, former special assistant to the director of athletics for community outreach
Diana Vines, highest scoring basketball player in DePaul history and academic instructor at Illinois Board of Education
Dick Heise, Successful businessman, CPA and chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dick Triptow, standout Blue Demon basketball player, author and educator
Elaine McIntyre Beaudoin, former vice president for administration
Eldred C. Strobel, former department chair, Driehaus College of Business
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Ilse Arciniega, current student and College Connect program assistant
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr., Assistant House majority leader, IL House of Representatives
Jenan Mohajir, senior director of student leadership, Interfaith Youth Core
Jessica Sarowitz, CEO of 4SBay Partners and Steve Sarowitz, founder and chairman of Paylocity
Joe Wilhoit, four-sport athlete and only Blue Demon to play Major League Baseball
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John M. McCann, former sports publicity director
Lynn Narasimhan, professor emeritus, College of Science and Health
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Phyllis A. Gregg, senior executive assistant to the president
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Rami Nashashibi, co-founder and executive director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)
Richard Ryan, former associate dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Riley Reed, campaign associate, Youth Leadership Division, Jewish United Fund
Rod Strickland, men's head basketball coach, Long Island University
Samuel K. Skinner, attorney and of counsel, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Sister Mary Kenneth Keller, first woman to earn a PhD in Computer Science
Tania Rodriguez, director of advising, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Thomas J. Murphy, professor emeritus, College of Science and Health
Title IX champions, Jean Ponsetto, Kate O'Brien and Arlene Limas
Victor Cacciatore, successful businessman
Victoria Romero, public health administrator, City of Chicago Department of Public Health