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Rooted in purpose: Victoria Gomez-Meza committed to educational opportunity

By Russell Dorn / April 28, 2025 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Growing up in Reno, Nevada, Victoria Gomez-Meza never imagined she’d one day walk the halls of the White House.

Environmental science student builds a greener future at DePaul and beyond

By Emily Diaz / March 3, 2025 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Junior Beau Rass has taken his expertise in sustainability across the world, leading global climate activism initiatives from El Salvador to right here at DePaul.

Filmmaker shines a light on teachers’ resilience

By Jade Walker / February 24, 2025 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

DePaul alum, Adam Gacka, releases documentary following a year in the Chicago Teacher Residency.

Alumna creates beauty and community through professional makeup

By Emily Diaz / January 13, 2025 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

When Deja Blackwell graduated with her degree in African and Black Diaspora Studies in 2021, she didn’t expect to find herself doing... read more

DePaul nears Hispanic-Serving Institution status

By Paige Gilberg / December 16, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

During her 25 years at DePaul, director of first-year academic success Yesenia Sanchez-Giancola has seen the Latine student population grow from one in 11 to one in five. As DePaul nears the one-in-four benchmark required for HSI status, Sanchez-Giancola and the HSI Task Force are envisioning new ways to support Latine students.

A half-century of dedication: DePaul University celebrates Leonard “Lenny” Jason

By Susan D. McMahon, professor of psychology and associate dean for research and graduate programs / December 9, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Over the last 50 years, Jason has secured over $47 million in federal research grants, chaired 60 doctoral committees and influenced the lives of thousands of people at DePaul and beyond.

Building safer communities: Training programs aim to stop violence before it escalates

By Russell Dorn / December 9, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

DePaul’s Megan Alderden discusses violence prevention efforts.

Alumnus takes the Lyric Opera stage

By Office of Alumni Relations / November 11, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Brenton Ryan has graced stages around the world. This November, he returns to Chicago.

Fostering first-generation student success

By Emily Diaz / November 4, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Nov. 4-8 is First-Generation College Celebration Week. Director of student success initiatives Ashley Williams discusses this year's celebration and support for first-generation students.

Game on: Meet E-Sports Coordinator Jeffery Fricke-Waters

By Yashica Bhardwaj and Marco Garcia / October 14, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Fricke-Waters discusses the growth of esports and how members of the DePaul community can get involved.

Geography student maps nonprofit's impact

By Emily Diaz / October 14, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

For DePaul student and geographic information systems maven Lacy Wright, maps help guide her on a different journey: one toward alleviating food insecurity in Chicago’s under-resourced communities.

Nick Obis champions employee accommodations and accessibility

By Emily Diaz / October 14, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month this October, Obis introduces us to his role educating others about disability rights and how to work together to build a healthy, welcoming and successful work environment at DePaul.

Fulbright scholar expands music appreciation

By Julia Cremin / October 7, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

This fall, School of Music faculty member Natasha Bogojevic will take on the challenge of developing music education in Serbia as a Fulbright Scholar. In this Q&A, Bogojevic discusses goals for her time in Belgrade and what inspires her to engage in intercultural music conversations.

Nurse leaders earn '40 under 40' award

By Jade Walker / September 16, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Two DePaul University School of Nursing faculty members made this year’s Illinois Nurses Association 40 under 40 Nurse Leaders list for demonstrating their excellence in the nursing profession.

Taurean J. Webb inducted into Morehouse College Collegium of Scholars

By Emily Diaz / August 14, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

The Collegium honors academics dedicated to promoting social responsibility and human rights.

History professor bridges cultures through Egyptian archaeology

By Emily Diaz / June 10, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Scott Bucking discusses his research site in Egypt's Eastern Desert.

Faith drives Minister Jené to support marginalized students

By Russell Dorn / June 10, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

“The thief does not come except to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

Okunola Jeyifous researches memory, addiction in neuroscience lab

By Rachel Wojnicki / May 20, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

Long-term memory and alterations due to drug addiction are currently the two focus areas in the Jeyifous Lab.

Celebrating APIDA Heritage Month: A Q&A with Sabs Salvador

By Rachel Wojnicki / May 13, 2024 / Posted in: BLUE DEMON SPOTLIGHT / Twitter / Facebook

In this Q&A, Salvador discusses APIDA Heritage Month and the university’s upcoming celebrations, as well as DePaul’s new status as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution and what that means for the campus community.