Fall 2024 University Magazine

Rooted in mission, Dominican University’s Chicago Campus in Pilsen opened to students this fall. Read more.

A partnership between Dominican and the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools provides training for new educators in the teaching of religious concepts. Read more.

Six students and recent grads share how, with help from DU, they are meeting the needs of distinct communities. Read more.

For the first time this fall, freshman enrollment topped 695 new students—exceeding last year’s record by more than 44 students. Read more.

The Mellon Foundation’s 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.

The inaugural award was presented to Amy Omi, assistant director for justice, equity and inclusion. Read more.

The chairs will teach courses and bring new ideas to campus. Read more. 

Brianna Yanga’s senior collection, “Transit Opulence,” inspired by public transportation, won second place at the Driehaus Awards for Fashion Excellence runway show. Read more.

The Dominican University Board of Trustees recently welcomed seven new members who will work to uphold the university’s mission. Read more.

New awards were presented and an endowed scholarship was created during the 2024 Trustee Benefit Concert in May. Read more.

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.

The Stars captured a multitude of milestones in 2024, including the program’s first NACC regular-season crown and NACC tournament title. Read more.

Dominican faculty help build awareness and boost the reputation of the university. We’re pleased to highlight some of their recent accomplishments. Read more.

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.

Long before Dominican University became a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, Doris Silva Alvarado and Irma Ramirez planted the seeds for growing the school’s diversity and establishing a place for belonging. Read more.

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.

An art degree from Dominican University put Joshua Johnson on the path to a top position at one of the Midwest’s premier art museums. Read more.

Long before he started managing a multi-year research study on the health impacts that gestational diabetes may have on mothers and children, Andrés Carrión ’14 gained research experience as a psychology major. Read more.

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.

The founder of a suburban domestic violence center, Remona Sanders was awarded a “Remarkable” honor this year. Read more.

Read the full, digital edition of the Fall 2024 issue of Dominican Magazine right here.