Notes from Rob (2024-25)

To read a​dditional statements, messages and announcements from other university leaders at DePaul, visit the Leadership Notes webpage.

Early voting in Chicago begins today

Early voting in Chicago begins today

​Presi​dent Rob Manuel shares resources for voter registration and university policies regarding political campaign activities ahead of the Nov. 5 election. 

Draft Designing DePaul Strategic Plans

Draft Designing DePaul Strategic Plans

President Rob Manuel introduces the DePaul community to the Designing DePaul Strategic Plans. The draft document, which is now available for community input, includes strategic plans created by each college, school, and administrative area, as well as university-wide opportunities. ​

Bringing people to the table

Bringing people to the table

​President Rob Manuel and other DePaul leadership discuss the importance of St. Vincent's Feast Day and how the DePaul community embodies the values of St. Vincent. ​​

Celebrating our diverse religious community

Celebrating our diverse religious community

​President Rob Manuel, Provost Salma Ghanem, and Interim Vice President, Mission and Ministry Mark Laboe remind the DePaul community of the importance of flexibility and understanding surrounding religious observances. ​

Welcome to a new academic year!

Welcome to a new academic year!

​Pr​esident Rob Manuel welcomes students back for the 2024-25 academic year. 

Our shared expectations for our DePaul Community

Our shared expectations for our DePaul Community

​​University leadership comes together to share their expectations of the DePaul community ahead of a new academic year.

President Rob Manuel's 2024 Academic Convocation Remarks

President Rob Manuel's 2024 Academic Convocation Remarks

​Good morning. It’s great to see you all. I look forward to catching up at this afternoon’s celebration. It is always energizing to start the school year. As I speak with our new families and returning students, I feel inspired by their aspirations and the way that they look at the opportunities ahead of them.  ​