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President Robert L. Manuel > Notes from Rob > 2025-26
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Leadership feels the weight of this moment and assures you that DePaul is here in solidarity and support. DePaul stands firmly with our immigrant communities and reaffirms our unwavering commitment to care for those who are most vulnerable among us.
Leadership shares an update on the future of the DePaul Art Museum and how the arts will be reimagined at the university.
I’m excited to announce a new university structure that further strengthens DePaul’s commitment to student success, belonging, and our Catholic, Vincentian mission.
I’m writing to make you aware of an antisemitic incident that occurred last week near the Lincoln Park Campus and involved our students.
We are pleased to share that DePaul University has been selected to host the 2026 Opus Prize, a faith-based global humanitarian award. In a moment when violence, division, and humanitarian crises leave us feeling overwhelmed and helpless, the Opus Prize gives us an opportunity to lift up incredible people from around the world, bringing hope to our campus, Chicago, and beyond.
President Rob and university leaders share an update on the athletics practice facility project.
In a powerful show of Blue Demon spirit yesterday, 6,069 individual donors came together in only 24 hours to raise $6,303,329 million in support of our students.
Earlier today, we sent a welcome back message to all our students, highlighting opportunities for community connection and engagement to kick off the Winter Quarter. In addition to the events listed in the student message here, there are several activities and milestones for all of us to look forward to as well.
President Rob shares a difficult update around university staffing reductions.
President Rob Manuel shares opportunities to help with the needs of those around us — especially in times of hardship.
President Rob shares that DePaul University will be extending the hiring timeline for the next vice president for Mission and Ministry in order to allow us to focus our attention on current institutional needs.
President Rob and senior leaders provide a follow up to the budget.
President Rob shares an update about confirmed reports of federal immigration authorities in Lincoln Park.
President Rob invites all to a discussion on the future of higher education.
President Rob follows up on the enrollment and budget update with next steps.
President Rob shares the dates for extensions to DePaul University's upcoming holiday breaks.
President Rob shares an invite and information on the upcoming President’s Dialogue Series.
President Rob provides an enrollment and budget update to the university community.
President Rob shares opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to celebrate St. Vincent de Paul Heritage Week.
President Rob encourages faculty, staff, and students to make accommodations for major religious holidays throughout the year to support the university's diverse, multi-faith community.
President Rob provides an update on the ongoing provost search — the announcement of the full search committee and details on upcoming listening sessions.
President Rob invites the DePaul community to participate in fall dialogue series.
President Rob Manuel shares a welcome back message with students, faculty, staff, and parents ahead of the 25-26 academic year.
President Rob shares upcoming provost search listening session opportunities and details.
DePaul leadership shares hopes and expectations for the upcoming academic year.
President Rob Manuel shares remarks from the 2025 Academic Convocation cermemony at Vincent DePaul