2014
Jan 02, 2014 |
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Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences to present ‘Number the Stars’ | |
CHICAGO — The Theatre School at... More |
Jan 05, 2014 |
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DePaul University cancels classes for Jan. 6, all campuses closed | |
CHICAGO — Due to travel delays, dange... More |
Jan 06, 2014 |
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DePaul University to reopen campuses, resume classes on Jan. 7 | |
CHICAGO — DePaul University campuse... More |
Jan 07, 2014 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Update: Naperville Campus slated to reopen at noon Tuesday | |
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Jan 15, 2014 |
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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 |
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DePaul tops law school list in Illinois Super Lawyers, 5 years running | |
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Jan 17, 2014 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Education forum: ‘Closing the Opportunity Gap’ | |
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Feb 04, 2014 |
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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 |
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‘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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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‘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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Uncle and niece unexpectedly become classmates, finish law school together | |
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May 09, 2014 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Sandra Cisneros to present My Chicago at DePaul University June 13 | |
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May 28, 2014 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
Jun 06, 2014 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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‘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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
Sep 17, 2014 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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‘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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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‘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 |
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Art exhibit evokes feelings of social justice through WPA images | |
Nov 06, 2014 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. ... More |
Dec 19, 2014 |
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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 |