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2014

Jan 02, 2014



Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences to present ‘Number the Stars’

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Jan 05, 2014



DePaul University cancels classes for Jan. 6, all campuses closed

CHICAGO — Due to travel delays, dange... More

Jan 06, 2014



DePaul University to reopen campuses, resume classes on Jan. 7

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Jan 07, 2014



Study: ‘Living Room’ offers alternative treatment for emotional distress

CHICAGO — Emergency departments may not be the best choice for persons suffering from severe mental illness or emotional distress. According to a n... More

Jan 13, 2014



WBEZ reporter to keynote annual MLK Day breakfast at DePaul

CHICAGO — Journalist and author Natalie Moore will be the keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day annual prayer breakfast at DePaul Unive... More

Jan 14, 2014



Update: Naperville Campus slated to reopen at noon Tuesday

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Jan 15, 2014



The Theatre School at DePaul presents A Free Man of Color

CHICAGO — The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “A Free Man of Color” on the Fullerton Stage Theatre in its new building at Racine A... More

Jan 16, 2014



DePaul tops law school list in Illinois Super Lawyers, 5 years running

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Jan 17, 2014



DePaul Women’s Hoops’ Madeline Crowell to take oath of enlistment Sunday

CHICAGO — Madeline Crowell, a freshman on the DePaul women’s basketball team, will take the oath of enlistment for the U.S. Army on Jan. 19 prior t... More

Jan 20, 2014



The Theatre School at DePaul University presents Moth directed by Michael Osinski

CHICAGO — The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “Moth,” as the second production in the Sondra & Denis Healy Theatre at Racine a... More

Jan 23, 2014



DePaul Chinese Studies to mark Year of the Horse at Jan. 31 gala

CHICAGO — The annual Chinese New Year gala at DePaul University will be held Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield A... More

Jan 29, 2014



DePaul University College of Law offers students 3rd Year in Practice option

CHICAGO — DePaul University College of Law has created a Third Year in Practice p... More

Jan 30, 2014



Beatlemania: Q&A with John Kimsey

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first performance by the Beatles in the United States. Musician and Beatles scholar John Kimsey teaches... More

Feb 03, 2014



Education forum: ‘Closing the Opportunity Gap’


CHICAGO — Ralph Martire, executive director of the bipartisan think tank Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, will present a critical anal... More

Feb 04, 2014



Pope Francis’ friend and co-author Rabbi Skorka, Cardinal George, Vatican reporter are presenters at DePaul’s New World Pope conference

CHICAGO — Rabbi Abraham Skorka, long-time friend to Pope Francis who co-authored a book with the pontiff, and Chicago Cardinal Francis George are a... More

Feb 04, 2014



‘Sewing Hope’ for women after Kony: Chicago film premiere

CHICAGO — Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, a Ugandan educator and CNN Hero, will attend the Chicago premiere of “Sewing Hope,” a film that documents her w... More

Feb 06, 2014



Love at the office? When relationships go from platonic to romantic

CHICAGO — There are three key factors that contribute to how coworkers respond to a workplace romance including how they learn about the romance, t... More

Feb 10, 2014



Just in time for Valentine's Day: Insights from a professional hugger

CHICAGO — During his freshman year at DePaul University David Melia wrote and published a book about his free hugs campaign and how to connect with... More

Feb 12, 2014



Theatre School at DePaul attains LEED Gold status

CHICAGO — The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded DePaul University’s new Theatre School building the Leadership in Energy and Environmental De... More

Feb 18, 2014



‘Hate Crimes in the Heartland’ premieres Feb. 25 at DePaul

Chicago — A new documentary by Rachel Lyon, “Hate Crimes in the Heartland,” explores the 250,000 hate crimes committed in the United States each ye... More

Feb 26, 2014



Study: Households that refinanced at historically low interest rates may threaten housing market recovery

CHICAGO — Millions of households that purchased a home or refinanced their mortgages during the last four years when interest rates were at histori... More

Feb 28, 2014



DePaul University selects Roanoke VP to head student affairs

CHICAGO — Gene Zdziarski, a national leader at student success and safety in higher education, has been named vice president for student affairs at... More

Mar 06, 2014



Vincentian Heritage journal expands reach with new digital format

CHICAGO — The official journal of DePaul University’s Vincentian Studies Institute, Vincentian Heritage, will change to a digital format beginning ... More

Mar 11, 2014



Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences presents Jackie & Me

CHICAGO — The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “Jackie & Me,” by Steven Dietz, adapted from the novel by Dan Gutman, and direct... More

Mar 12, 2014



Cook County house prices up more than 15 percent, pace of recovery varies by neighborhood

CHICAGO — Home prices in the fourth quarter of 2013 in Cook County were up 15.1 percent year over year, their largest increase in 16 years, accordi... More

Mar 13, 2014



DePaul taps Bruce Ottley as interim law dean

CHICAGO — Bruce Ottley has been appointed interim dean of the College of Law at DePaul University, effective June 1. Ottley is a professor in the c... More

Mar 18, 2014



DePaul women’s hoops wins academic national championship

CHICAGO — Classroom performance netted the DePaul University women’s basketball team the national championship in the March Madness academic bracke... More

Mar 20, 2014



Quilt show ‘From Heart to Hand’ opens at DePaul Art Museum April 10

CHICAGO — The DePaul Art Museum will unveil a new exhibition, “From Heart to Hand,” on April 10 featuring 23 quilts produced by African-American wo... More

Apr 17, 2014



Conservationists gather at DePaul for screening of ‘Green Fire’ film
CHICAGO — Conservation biologist and film director Curt Meine will speak at DePaul University after a screening of his documentary, “Green Fire,” as p... More

Apr 21, 2014



Host of NPR's Latino USA to speak at DePaul University April 24

CHICAGO — DePaul University’s School for New Learning will welcome the host of NPR’s “Latino USA,” Maria Hinojosa, for a presentation on April 24 t... More

Apr 29, 2014



Screenwriters share industry secrets at DePaul’s Page One writing confab

CHICAGO – Screenwriters for Steven Spielberg, “Scandal” and “South Park” are among the speakers at DePaul University’s Page One Entertainment Writi... More

Apr 30, 2014



The Theatre School at DePaul presents 2 world-premiere productions

CHICAGO — The Theatre School at DePaul University offers two world-premiere productions, in each of the school’s new theatres, to conclude the 2013... More

May 01, 2014



Black diaspora is focus of scholarly forum at DePaul

CHICAGO — New directions in the study of the African and black diaspora will be the focus of an academic colloquium at DePaul University on May 9. ... More

May 02, 2014



DePaul University announces 2014 commencement speakers

CHICAGO — Speakers for DePaul University’s 116th commencement ceremonies on May 18, June 14 and June 15 are leaders in their fields, including ente... More

May 06, 2014



Chicago Family Business Council to present Patrick O’Rahilly with leadership award

CHICAGO — The Chicago Family Business Council announced that Patrick J. O’Rahilly, managing director at Aspen Marketing Services, a division of Eps... More

May 07, 2014



Chicago researchers study new approach to curb youth violence
CHICAGO —Researchers at DePaul University are collaborating with Chicago Public Schools and EverThrive Illinois in a five-year study on preventing vio... More

May 08, 2014



Uncle and niece unexpectedly become classmates, finish law school together

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May 09, 2014



DePaul University College of Law to graduate 313 students on May 18

CHICAGO — DePaul University College of Law will hold its commencement on May 18 at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Some 313 stu... More

May 13, 2014



Center for Middle East entrepreneurship to launch at DePaul University

CHICAGO — DePaul University, the largest U.S. Catholic university, and Al Faisal Holding, one of the leading private companies in Qatar, have signe... More

May 19, 2014



DePaul University names Salma Ghanem dean of College of Communication

CHICAGO — Salma Ghanem, a communication scholar and administrator with professional experience in both health care communication and international ... More

May 27, 2014



Sandra Cisneros to present My Chicago at DePaul University June 13

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May 28, 2014



Poets and writers to discuss Arabic literature at teacher conference
CHICAGO — Poetry, song, film and plays will be among the cultural performances at a teacher conference on Arabic literature and education hosted by th... More

Jun 06, 2014



Accountancy major makes international move to pursue her American dream

Simona Olah arrived in Chicago on Independence Day 2005 from Romania in pursuit of a career in American business. Since then, the accountancy major... More

Jun 06, 2014



College of Communication grad advocates for social change

Students often have a difficult time when choosing a college or university — it’s a big decision and there are many factors that come into play. Fo... More

Jun 06, 2014



Graduate adds ‘co-producer’ film credit to her resume

For 9-year old Amanda Pflieger, a family visit to Universal Studios changed her life. From that moment on, her dream was to make movie magic.

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Jun 06, 2014



Theatre School graduate watches dream unfold on stage

Four years ago, Lucas Baisch was a young adult with a big dream — to have one of his plays produced. This spring, Baisch watched his dream unfold o... More

Jun 06, 2014



Students with special needs provide inspiration for DePaul graduate

Ever since she was 5 years old Kelly Sherman knew she wanted to become a teacher. The inspiration for this passion was her mother — a paraprofessio... More

Jun 06, 2014



DePaul University’s 116th commencement: The class of 2014

CHICAGO — More than 6,800 students will graduate from DePaul University this academic year and among them are accountants, playwrights, environment... More

Jun 06, 2014



Study abroad leads to Fulbright opportunity

Before entering college, Miriam Keep had never studied Arabic or been outside of the United States. Four years, three study abroad programs and mul... More

Jun 06, 2014



Percussionist plays with heart and soul

At the age of 2, it was undeniable that Joshua Jones had a fascination with percussion. Jones, who is graduating this spring with a Bachelor of Mus... More

Jun 06, 2014



Realtor, theatre producer and lifelong Chicagoan earns ‘ticket to ride’

Mike Checuga had a successful career in real estate, a beloved son and a passion project in the Chicago theatre community, but something still was ... More

Jun 06, 2014



Environmental science graduate connects soil and social justice

As a budding scientist growing up on the North Side of Chicago, Katy Rico didn’t have to look far to find a strong role model. “My grandmother was ... More

Jun 12, 2014



Single family home prices in Cook County again show largest yearly increase since 1998

CHICAGO — Prices for Cook County single family homes in the first quarter of 2014 were up 16 percent year over year, according to the June 12 relea... More

Jun 18, 2014



Last week for quilt show at DePaul Art Museum

CHICAGO — The DePaul Art Museum quilt exhibition “From Heart to Hand” ends June 22 and the museum will then be closed until July 10, when it reopen... More

Jun 24, 2014



Vincentian Heritage Bookstore operates with new partner

CHICAGO — The Vincentian Heritage Bookstore, established in 1995 by the Vincentian Studies Institute at DePaul University, is expanding its reach. ... More

Jul 02, 2014



Museum exhibitions to feature Chicago architecture, illustrate political expression

CHICAGO —DePaul Art Museum will feature a selection of works from the museum's permanent collection, as well as sculptures in the form of architect... More

Jul 02, 2014



Study: Relaxed FAA policy fails to make air travel more ‘tech friendly’

CHICAGO — A new study by DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development raises doubts about whether the recent relaxation of t... More

Jul 23, 2014



Study identifies quack child psychology practices

CHICAGO — Child psychology experts throughout the United States contributed to a new study that discredits “quack” treatments and assessments for c... More

Jul 29, 2014



DePaul College Prep board names James Quaid school president and principal

CHICAGO — The board of directors of DePaul College Prep, a Catholic coeducational high school located on the Fr. Gordon Campus at 3633 N. Californi... More

Aug 18, 2014



DePaul University names Erin Minné senior VP of advancement

Chicago — DePaul University has selected a member of its extended family for the position of senior vice president of advancement. Erin Minné, a pa... More

Aug 20, 2014



DePaul University offers new path to advance nursing careers

CHICAGO — Registered nurses with an associate’s degree in nursing will have the opportunity to advance their careers with a new specialized online ... More

Aug 28, 2014



WPA-era printmaking exhibit to open Sept. 11 at DePaul Art Museum

CHICAGO — Images of city life, labor and the workplace, and protests against social injustice will be among the fine-art prints in an exhibition op... More

Sep 02, 2014



‘Terminal Town’ places Chicago at epicenter of US air, bus and rail travel
CHICAGO — Travelers to Chicago often greet the city’s airports, train stations and bus terminals with awe. The region’s transportation network is comp... More

Sep 03, 2014



DePaul University appoints 3 to board of trustees

CHICAGO — DePaul University has elected three Chicago business executives to its 40-member board of trustees, including Joe Adams, managing partner... More

Sep 05, 2014



The Theatre School at DePaul University announces 2014-15 season

CHICAGO -- The Theatre School at DePaul University announces the 2014-15 season, featuring two world premieres, reimagined classics, contemporary p... More

Sep 10, 2014



Suburban Cook County house prices show stronger growth than city in 2nd quarter

CHICAGO — For the first time since early in the recent housing recovery, prices for single family homes in suburban Cook County showed stronger gro... More

Sep 17, 2014



DePaul University earns Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award

CHICAGO — DePaul University has received the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.

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Sep 17, 2014



Experts available to speak on Scottish vote for independence

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide commentary on Scotland’s vote for independence, which will take place Sept. 18... More

Sep 19, 2014



St. Vincent de Paul’s 17th century handwritten letters go digital

CHICAGO — Vincent de Paul — a 17th century Catholic priest who later was canonized — wrote hundreds of letters in his lifetime, but many of the ori... More

Sep 26, 2014



Experts from DePaul University available to speak on Ebola crisis

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide commentary and insight on the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Experts can discu... More

Oct 01, 2014



DePaul law clinic aids Chicago immigrants

CHICAGO — A young mother from Mexico, hoping to improve her life in Chicago, sought help from the Asylum and Immigration Law Clinic at DePaul Unive... More

Oct 07, 2014



Competency-based education: Expert commentary on higher ed for adults, adult learning and learning agility from DePaul University

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide commentary and insight on competency-based education. Unlike traditional highe... More

Oct 07, 2014



See it before it’s gone: “In the Heights” at DePaul’s Fullerton Stage Theatre

CHICAGO — Now showing in the Fullerton Stage Theatre, The Theatre School at DePaul University presents “In the Heights” with music and lyrics by Li... More

Oct 07, 2014



Children’s show opens Oct. 7: The Phantom Tollbooth

CHICAGO — The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Susan Nanus, based on the book by Norton Juster, and dire... More

Oct 17, 2014



‘Vigils’ opens Nov. 7 at The Theatre School at DePaul University

CHICAGO – The Theatre School at DePaul University will present Noah Haidle’s “Vigils,” a generous and bittersweet play about the absurdities of los... More

Oct 23, 2014



Stars from the screen and stage among honorees at DePaul University theatre gala
CHICAGO — The Theatre School at DePaul University will celebrate leaders in the arts James and Catherine Denny and actors P.J. Byrne and Felicia P. Fi... More

Oct 24, 2014



The Halloween factor: Why people enjoy the thrill of fear

CHICAGO — As Halloween quickly approaches, the horror-filled haunted houses, movies and attractions are plentiful, and revelers come in droves to p... More

Oct 24, 2014



Terminal Town celebrates Midway Airport’s 35th ‘re-birthday’
CHICAGO —Midway Airport is a critical part of Chicago’s transportation network today, but only a few short decades ago it was nearly abandoned. DePaul... More

Oct 29, 2014



‘Global Mixed Race’ conference welcomes scholars, filmmakers to Chicago

CHICAGO — Critical mixed race studies, a growing academic field that crosses national, disciplinary and racial boundaries, will be the focus of dis... More

Oct 30, 2014



Art exhibit evokes feelings of social justice through WPA images

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Nov 06, 2014



DePaul hosts adult education institute

CHICAGO – Leaders in competency-based education from the School for New Learning will present the Adult Learning Innovation Institute on Nov. 10-11... More

Nov 07, 2014



Immigration experts from DePaul University available to speak on politics, law and poverty

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama signaled that he plans to take executive action on immigration reform before the end of the year. Faculty experts ... More

Nov 10, 2014



Data reveals more evidence of uneven recovery for Cook County’s housing markets

CHICAGO — Since 2009, lending to multifamily rental buildings in Cook County’s low- and moderate-income neighborhoods has significantly lagged behi... More

Nov 11, 2014



Black Friday, Cyber Monday experts from DePaul University discuss Internet security, consumer psychology, advertising, procrastination

CHICAGO — DePaul University faculty experts are available to provide insight and commentary on the consumer holidays of Black Friday and Cyber Mond... More

Nov 13, 2014



Study: Higher education sector brings positive impact to city of Chicago

CHICAGO — Chicago universities are an economic and educational force in the city, according to a study released Nov. 13 by America’s Urban Campus, ... More

Nov 20, 2014



Cybersecurity expert Peter Singer to keynote cyber-risk conference at DePaul University Dec.2

CHICAGO — Cyberattacks can cripple a company, and even a... More

Nov 20, 2014



African Catholic theologian, religious women to be honored by DePaul University

CHICAGO — The Rev. Laurenti Magesa, a theologian whose work has reshaped the study of Catholicism in Africa, will be recognized with an honorary do... More

Nov 21, 2014



DePaul’s Theatre School presents Awards for Excellence in the Arts

CHICAGO — The 26th Annual Awards for Excellence in the Arts were presented Nov. 3 by The Theatre School at DePaul University. The gala, held at the... More

Dec 05, 2014



Aviation law experts from DePaul University available to speak on the Convention on International Civil Aviation, also known as the Chicago Convention

CHICAGO — Some 70 years ago, the United States invited the nations of the world to Chicago for an international civil aviation conference. The conf... More

Dec 17, 2014



Ascension names Rev. Dennis Holtschneider chair of board of directors

CHICAGO — The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., president of DePaul University, has been named chair of the Ascension board of directors.

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Dec 19, 2014



Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences to present ‘Symphony of Clouds’

CHICAGO — The Theatre School at DePaul University will present “Symphony of Clouds” by Margaret Larlham, directed by Ann Wakefield, as the winter p... More