Dr. Sophia Duffy, associate professor of psychology, is the recipient of Dominican University’s 2024 Black Excellence Award, presented by the Center for Cultural Liberation.

This award, now in its second year, recognizes a faculty member, staff member or community partner who has demonstrated excellence in scholarship and community service, while elevating inclusion and access to education and resources for Black and African American students at Dominican.

For the first time in program history, Dominican University softball has been ranked among the top 25 Division III teams in the Coaches Poll from the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association.

Teams made the list based on nominations from regional committees. Dominican is ranked 22.

“While the program has had many successful seasons in the past, we have had some big wins against regionally and nationally ranked teams this season,” explained Head Softball Coach Cristina Lukas. “Because of this, we are getting the recognition.”

Remona Sanders MSW ’17 is featured on WGN 9 News as one of four finalists for the station’s 2024 Remarkable Woman of the Year Award. 

Sanders is the founder and executive director of Inellas Restoration Center in Maywood. The nonprofit center provides supportive services to survivors of domestic violence, as well as educational programs, like a course in building healthy relationships offered to Proviso Township high school students.