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Stephen D’Amore welcomed to DePaul University Board of Trustees

Stephen D’Amore welcomed to DePaul University Board of Trustees

​Stephen D’Amore, a DePaul College of Law alumnus and longtime supporter, has been elected to join the Board of Trustees of DePaul University beginning July 1.​

DePaul University rejoices in election of Pope Leo XIV

DePaul University rejoices in election of Pope Leo XIV

​DePaul University joins the world in rejoicing in the election of Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope is a Chicago native and the first American pope in the Catholic Church’s history.​

DePaul University named an ‘Opportunity College and University’ by the Carnegie Classifications

DePaul University named an ‘Opportunity College and University’ by the Carnegie Classifications

​CHICAGO — DePaul University has been designated an “Opportunity College and University” by the Carnegie Classifications, recognizing the university... read more

DePaul University Receives $2.5 Million Gift for Athletics Expansion

DePaul University Receives $2.5 Million Gift for Athletics Expansion

​​DePaul University’s commitment to raising its athletic programs to elite status in the BIG EAST Conference, and within the NCAA, is one big leap closer to realization thanks to Jennifer Steans and James Kastenholz.​

International Mayors Council addresses homelessness

International Mayors Council addresses homelessness

​​CHICAGO — According to a 2023 United Nations Secretary General report, an estimated 1.6 billion people globally live in inadequate housing. The... read more

Statement on May 5 protest

Statement on May 5 protest

​University update: A message from leadership on Sunday's protests is available here​. Classes and other university operations will continue as... read more

DePaul University awards annual Berrigan-McAlister Award to Los Angeles Catholic Worker

DePaul University awards annual Berrigan-McAlister Award to Los Angeles Catholic Worker

​​​CHICAGO — DePaul University has named the Los Angeles Catholic Worker as the 2024 recipient of the Berrigan-McAlister Award. Created in 2021, the... read more

DePaul University welcomes four new trustees

DePaul University welcomes four new trustees

CHICAGO — Four distinguished leaders from the fields of professional athletics, finance, theology and technology joined DePaul University’s Board of... read more

DePaul University receives more than $10 million gift from estate of Mary Patricia Gannon

DePaul University receives more than $10 million gift from estate of Mary Patricia Gannon

​​CHICAGO — Mary Patricia Gannon, a longtime supporter of DePaul Uni​versit​y who died in February 2023, committed more than $10 million to the... read more

DePaul and Rosalind Franklin award 2024 interdisciplinary research grants

DePaul and Rosalind Franklin award 2024 interdisciplinary research grants

​ Malaria, cigarette smoking and septic shock kill millions of people every year. In a fresh round of funding, DePaul University and Rosalind... read more

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