Fall 2024 University Magazine
COVER STORY
Expanding Education
Rooted in mission, Dominican University鈥檚 Chicago Campus in Pilsen opened to students this fall. Read more.
FEATURES
Teaching the Teachers
A partnership between Dominican and the Archdiocese of Chicago鈥檚 Office of Catholic Schools provides training for new educators in the teaching of religious concepts. Read more.
Meeting a Need
Six students and recent grads share how, with help from DU, they are meeting the needs of distinct communities. Read more.
NEWS
Another First-year Enrollment Record
For the first time this fall, freshman enrollment topped 695 new students鈥攅xceeding last year鈥檚 record by more than 44 students. Read more.
Grant Supports Historic Preservation Work by Students
The Mellon Foundation鈥檚 Public Knowledge program will support several Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) students with paid internships to help create local community archives. Read more.
Staff Member Earns Holocaust Museum Luminary Award
The inaugural award was presented to Amy Omi, assistant director for justice, equity and inclusion. Read more.
2024-25 Lund-Gill, Follett Chairs Named
The chairs will teach courses and bring new ideas to campus. Read more.
Fashion Design Grad Awarded for Collection
Brianna Yanga鈥檚 senior collection, 鈥淭ransit Opulence,鈥 inspired by public transportation, won second place at the Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence runway show. Read more.
Meet DU鈥檚 New Trustees
The Dominican University Board of Trustees recently welcomed seven new members who will work to uphold the university鈥檚 mission. Read more.
Trustee Benefit Raises Over $530,000
New awards were presented and an endowed scholarship was created during the 2024 Trustee Benefit Concert in May. Read more.
NASA Project Earns Team 2nd Place Honor
A team of DU students taking part in the NASA MINDS multi-semester project was tasked with designing sensors for the surface of the moon. Read more.
SPORTS
An Award-Winning Season for Softball
The Stars captured a multitude of milestones in 2024, including the program鈥檚 first NACC regular-season crown and NACC tournament title. Read more.
FACULTY FOCUS
Faculty News
Dominican faculty help build awareness and boost the reputation of the university. We鈥檙e pleased to highlight some of their recent accomplishments. Read more.
Achieving Excellence Through Teaching with Care
Dr. Sophia Hamilton Duffy was recognized for excellence in scholarship and community service, while elevating inclusion and access to education and resources for Black and African American students. Read more.
CLASS NEWS
Silva Alvarado 鈥74 and Irma Ramirez 鈥74
Long before Dominican University became a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Doris Silva Alvarado and Irma Ramirez planted the seeds for growing the school鈥檚 diversity and establishing a place for belonging. Read more.
Rose Mae Turner 鈥07
When original beachwear by Rose Mae Turner was featured in the online edition of the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, it connected the designer back to her roots at Dominican University. Read more.
Joshua Johnson 鈥12
An art degree from Dominican University put Joshua Johnson on the path to a top position at one of the Midwest鈥檚 premier art museums. Read more.
Andr茅s Carri贸n 鈥14
Long before he started managing a multi-year research study on the health impacts that gestational diabetes may have on mothers and children, Andr茅s Carri贸n 鈥14 gained research experience as a psychology major. Read more.
Mary Anne Gleason MAT 鈥11 and Amy Gleason MSPED 鈥17
Mary Anne and Amy Gleason share more than a mother-daughter bond. The Dominican grad school alumnae are colleagues at St. Luke Catholic School in River Forest. Read more.
Remona Sanders MSW 鈥17
The founder of a suburban domestic violence center, Remona Sanders was awarded a 鈥淩emarkable鈥 honor this year. Read more.
FULL ISSUE
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