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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

DePaul closes Jan. 16, switch to remote class and work

DePaul closes Jan. 16, switch to remote class and work

​ Remote learning (Photo by Randall Spriggs, DePaul University) Due to extreme temperatures, the university will be closed tomorrow,... read more

Winter weather closure Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.

Winter weather closure Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.

​​CHICAGO —​ Due to expected adverse weather conditions this evening, all Loop and Lincoln Park buildings will close at 7 p.m. today,... read more

DePaul University appoints Cristel A. Turner as Chief Branding Officer

DePaul University appoints Cristel A. Turner as Chief Branding Officer

​​ CHICAGO — DePaul University has named seasoned marketing and branding strategist Cristel A. Turner as chief branding officer. Turner brings... read more

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