Enrollment reported at 8,745, and total alumni numbered nearly 26,000.
Students
The DePaul University Women's Board is formed and Mrs. Lydon Wild is named the first president.
Alumni
The School of Education was established in May to unify and give consistency to teacher education programs in various colleges of the university.
Academics
The Honors Program was established in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in September.
Academics
DePaul's president, the Rev. Comerford J. O'Malley, C.M., announced a $22.4 million Program for Greatness in October, with $11.3 million earmarked for physical plant expansion of the Lincoln Park Campus and $11.1 million for continued improvement of faculty salaries, research opportunities, broadening of the student scholarship program and increasing cultural, religious and academic programs. The campaign is expected to conclude in conjunction with the university's 75th anniversary in 1973.
Administration