School of Cinematic Arts launches SCA Alumni Vision Fund to empower bold filmmaking

The SCA Alumni Vision Fund provides approximately $100,000 in-kind support, professional production resources, and a cash grant to help alumni create proof-of-concept short films

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A student recaps the Midwest PR conference hosted by DePaul's award-winning PRSSA chapter

<div class="ck-content"><p>Last week, over 100 students from across the Midwest and beyond gathered at DePaul’s Loop campus for the Midwest PR conference hosted by the DePaul Public Relations Student Society of America chapter. </p></div>

Lessons from two decades at DePaul

What 20 years of government relations teaches us about telling DePaul's story

<div class="ck-content"><p>Peter Coffey shares lessons and insights from his 20 years in Community and Government Relations at DePaul and what it means to live out the Catholic, Vincentian mission. </p></div>

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Feb 11, 2026

DePaul University selected to host 2026 Opus Prize

The annual $1.2 million prizes honor individuals and organizations whose work, rooted in faith, addresses some of the most persistent social challenges of our time.

University Announcements

DePaul University welcomes new trustees

Scott Steffens, Charlie Bachtell and Larry Rogers, Jr., have joined DePaul University's Board of Trustees.

Campus & Community

Jan 27, 2026

DePaul University receives prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

In recognition of its work throughout the Chicago area and beyond, DePaul University has received Carnegie Community Engagement Classification status for 2026, the third such honor for the university since the classification was founded in 2006.

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DePaul Athletics

Nov. 26, 2025

DePaul announces retirement of Rod Strickland's jersey

One of the most recognizable names in program history, DePaul legend Rod Strickland will officially have his jersey retired in the rafters of Wintrust Arena.

Jan. 13, 2026

Olivia Austin, Jaiden Gary nominated to AllState NACDA Good Works Team

DePaul track and field student-athletes Jaiden Gary and Olivia Austin were nominated for the 2025-26 Winter Allstate National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Good Works Team (Winter).