Notes from Rob (2026-27)

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Opus Prize Ceremony President’s Remarks

Opus Prize Ceremony President’s Remarks

​​Good evening.There are occasions as president when I am reminded, in a very personal way, why DePaul's Catholic, Vincentian mission matters.This week has been one of those occasions.As I listened to our Opus Prize finalists, I kept returning to a... read more

Extra time off this holiday season

Extra time off this holiday season

​At the recommendation of Staff Council, we’re happy to announce additional days off during the upcoming holiday breaks, providing more time to rest and enjoy the season with family, friends, and loved ones.​

Fall enrollment and financial update

Fall enrollment and financial update

​As we move further into the fall quarter, we want to share an update about DePaul’s fall enrollment and financial outlook.​

Register for information sessions

Register for information sessions

​Throughout the academic year, university leaders will offer a series of information sessions designed to give faculty and staff a closer look at key areas of the university's operations, priorities, and initiatives.​

Participate in Opus Prize Week

Participate in Opus Prize Week

​​​Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, St. Vincent de Paul showed us what it means to see the dignity in all human beings and to respond not only with compassion and understanding, but also with action. This October, DePaul University is honored to... read more

Christmas at DePaul returns this December

Christmas at DePaul returns this December

​​I'm delighted to share that thanks to the support of our Board of Trustees for leading fundraising efforts, Christmas at DePaul will return this year. ​

Early voting in Chicago begins Oct. 1

Early voting in Chicago begins Oct. 1

​With the 2026 midterm elections coming up in November, we want to remind the DePaul community that early voting begins today, Thursday, Sept. 24.​

Gathering around St. Vincent’s table

Gathering around St. Vincent’s table

​At this year’s Academic Convocation, our community reflected on the image of St. Vincent’s table and its powerful reminder of the mission we are called to act upon. When we look at St. Vincent’s table, we see a place where everyone, from every background, is welcomed.​

Help demonstrate the value of higher education

Help demonstrate the value of higher education

For more than 125 years, DePaul’s commitment to education and service has remained at the heart of our Catholic, Vincentian mission. You exemplify this commitment every day, which is why I’m asking for your help to make the case for higher education and, specifically, the value of a DePaul education.​

Welcome to a new academic year!

Welcome to a new academic year!

There is nothing quite like the start of a new academic year at DePaul. Our Lincoln Park and Loop campuses are once again filled with students, new ideas, and the energy that makes this university such a special place. I’m thrilled to welcome you to the 2026-27 academic year.​

How we practice community at DePaul

How we practice community at DePaul

​The start of a new academic year serves as an opportunity to reflect on the kind of university community we aspire to be. From election season to global events to questions about higher education itself, we will have plenty to discuss. Sometimes we will agree, and sometimes we won’t. And that’s okay.

Celebrating our multi-faith community

Celebrating our multi-faith community

​At DePaul University, we welcome people of every faith and spiritual background as part of our Catholic and Vincentian mission to recognize and respect our multi-faith campus population.​

President Rob Manuel’s 2026 Academic Convocation remarks

President Rob Manuel’s 2026 Academic Convocation remarks

​Good morning. It’s wonderful to be back with you all as we begin our new term together. I spent significant time reflecting this summer — thinking about the state of our world, the needs at DePaul, what it means to be alive at this moment — and what we need in our community to weather the storm.

Mission and Ministry vice president search resumes

Mission and Ministry vice president search resumes

​As we get ready to start a new academic year, DePaul is resuming its search for our next vice president for Mission and Ministry.​