Nine Dominican student researchers are co-authors of a newly published paper presenting findings on the study of memory from the university’s Slug Lab.

Over spring break, a group of 20 DU students traveled to Africa for a meaningful experience during the Ghana: Gateway to Africa study abroad program.

“Ghana was the hub of the transatlantic slave trade,” explained Dr. Nkuzi Nnam, founding director of Dominican’s Black World Studies program, who accompanied the students. “Many enslaved Africans were taken from Ghana to the Americas through the ‘door to no return’ where they entered the slave ships.”

River Forest, IL—Dominican University’s ongoing commitment to supporting undocumented students has earned the institution high regards from a trio of higher education and immigrant rights organizations.

Dominican University alumnae/i, faculty staff and friends raised a record-setting $113,745 for scholarships and student support during the university’s 2024 Day of Giving on April 17.

Grant support from the Modern Language Association is helping Dominican University’s English Department tell a new story through a redesign of its English major.