$30 million gift to DePaul’s College of Law raises the bar for legal education excellence
Law school to be renamed Robert A. Clifford College of Law in honor of Robert Clifford (BUS ’73, JD ’76, LLD ’03) and Joan Clifford (COE ’72).
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- Research & InnovationDePaul expert on AI companion chatbots and legal accountabilityWorking at the intersection of law, technology and public health, Lynette Martins examines how AI companion chatbots can affect users, what risks they pose and whether existing legal frameworks are equipped to address those risks.
- ArtsVerbatim Salon brings immigration stories to The Theatre School at DePaul UniversityThe Verbatim team will work with TTS MFA acting students this September, culminating in two public performances on Sept. 26 and 27. These will be the first Verbatim Salon performances in Chicago.
- University CommunicationsResponsible AI: Jay Cunningham’s RAISE Lab is centering societal impact and justice in technologyHow do you use AI responsibly? The DePaul RAISE Lab (Responsible AI Systems and Experiences) is tackling that question head-on. Founded by Jay Cunningham, assistant professor in the School of Computing, RAISE is grounded in human-centered AI, community collaboration and a commitment to designing technology in the public interest.
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Oct. 28, 2026
DePaul’s Doyinsola Lijirin honored as Kay Yow Servant Leader
DePaul fourth-year forward Doyinsola Lijirin has been selected as a recipient of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The honor recognizes student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness and service, qualities that embody Hall of Fame basketball coach Kay Yow.
Oct. 23, 2026
Every day is worth fighting for
DePaul volleyball player Nora Mannion discusses her mom's battle with breast cancer and how she played for her mom during the team's annual Dig Pink match in October.
Oct. 7, 2026
Bryan Mullins named among Most Impactful Assistant Coaches
DePaul men's basketball assistant coach Bryan Mullins has been named to Silver Waves Media's Top 100 High Major Most Impactful/Influential Assistant Coaches list. The prestigious list, now in its eighth year, has seen more than 50 honorees go on to become head coaches.
News From Across Campus
- Student SuccessDePaul Student Wins Crystal Pillar Award at Chicago/Midwest Emmys
- Alumni SpotlightGabriela Illa Acevedo Turns a Commitment to Health Care Access Into a Health Law Career
- AlumniInsights from an accounting alum and founder
- Student SupportDePaul awarded grant to provide 25 students with a passport
- Academic ExperienceStudents Leverage Design and Technology for Social Impact
- EventsDePaul students connect with marketing leaders through Advertising Educational Foundation partnership
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