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By Marco A. Garcia Arias /
May 12, 2025 /
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A first-generation law student at DePaul shares her inspiring journey from translating medical documents for her immigrant parents to pursuing a career in healthcare law.
By Russell Dorn /
May 12, 2025 /
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DePaul senior Jamari Grant loves delighting a crowd. Since 2015, he has performed as a Jesse White Tumbler, using mats, trampolines and teammates to create awe-inspiring flips and slam dunks. As a DePaul Blue Demon, he’s served in roles with athletics, student government and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
By Russell Dorn /
April 28, 2025 /
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Growing up in Reno, Nevada, Victoria Gomez-Meza never imagined she’d one day walk the halls of the White House.
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By Emily Diaz /
March 3, 2025 /
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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.
By Jade Walker /
February 24, 2025 /
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DePaul alum, Adam Gacka, releases documentary following a year in the Chicago Teacher Residency.
By Emily Diaz /
January 13, 2025 /
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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
By Paige Gilberg /
December 16, 2024 /
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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.
By Susan D. McMahon, professor of psychology and associate dean for research and graduate programs /
December 9, 2024 /
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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.
By Russell Dorn /
December 9, 2024 /
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DePaul’s Megan Alderden discusses violence prevention efforts.
By Office of Alumni Relations /
November 11, 2024 /
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Brenton Ryan has graced stages around the world. This November, he returns to Chicago.
By Emily Diaz /
November 4, 2024 /
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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.
By Yashica Bhardwaj and Marco Garcia /
October 14, 2024 /
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Fricke-Waters discusses the growth of esports and how members of the DePaul community can get involved.
By Emily Diaz /
October 14, 2024 /
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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.
By Emily Diaz /
October 14, 2024 /
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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.
By Julia Cremin /
October 7, 2024 /
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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.
By Jade Walker /
September 16, 2024 /
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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.
By Emily Diaz /
August 14, 2024 /
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The Collegium honors academics dedicated to promoting social responsibility and human rights.
By Emily Diaz /
June 10, 2024 /
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Scott Bucking discusses his research site in Egypt's Eastern Desert.
By Russell Dorn /
June 10, 2024 /
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“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.”
By Rachel Wojnicki /
May 20, 2024 /
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Long-term memory and alterations due to drug addiction are currently the two focus areas in the Jeyifous Lab.
By Rachel Wojnicki /
May 13, 2024 /
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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.
By University Communications /
April 1, 2024 /
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Since joining DePaul in 2022, Ava Francis has used her role as program manager of the university’s Black Cultural Center to build community and connection for Black students.
By Greer DuBois /
March 4, 2024 /
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DePaul School of Cinematic Arts alumnus Alex Thompson (MFA '17) is an independent film director based in Chicago. His feature... read more
By University Communications /
February 19, 2024 /
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While studying abroad in southern Mexico, DePaul senior Samara Smith still finds time to log onto Zoom for regular meetings with Designing DePaul’s Black Equity Initiative Committee.
By Emily Diaz /
January 16, 2024 /
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Equitably and sustainably sourced foods are vital to the wellbeing of all people, yet the inaccessibility of such food makes healthy... read more
By Emily Diaz /
October 30, 2023 /
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Amidst the array of new demons and villains in theaters,
DePaul School of Cinematic Arts faculty member Andrew Stasiulis reflects... read more
By Jessica Peterson /
October 23, 2023 /
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Senior Vice President of Advancement and External Relations Katie Fraumann arrived at DePaul in July 2023. Newsline caught up with her to discuss her transition and her ambitions.
By Kurtis Todd /
October 9, 2023 /
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Mara Contreras, graduate student in speech-language pathology, exemplifies the DePaul mission through her persistence and success.