Spring 2026 Dominican Magazine
COVER STORY
Building a Foundation
Dominican University’s 125th anniversary is possible thanks to the generations of Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters whose contributions opened access to education and impacted the lives of students and the world around them. Read more.
FEATURES
A Place of Prayer and Peace
The Grotto holds special meaning for many—especially those who have supported its restoration. Read more.
‘So Proudly Dominican’
New and old, the traditions of Dominican University tie countless alumnae/i to campus, long after graduation. Read more.
NEWS
Serving Students Together
The new CHARISM alliance will create greater academic opportunities and connections for Dominican University. Read more.
Letters from Dominican Students Hand-Delivered to Pope Leo
Each letter shared deeply personal stories and concerns tied to current immigration enforcement policies affecting families. Read more.
‘Meeting Students Where They Are’
High school students on Chicago’s Southwest Side got an early start on earning college credits toward an associate degree, thanks to a new and unique partnership between DU and Chicago Public Schools. Read more.
‘You Belong Here’
DU’s new Bowman Center serves as a welcoming student space and a tribute to an influential Catholic Sister who championed racial and social justice. Read more.
Financial Trading, Business Analytics, and Data Science Center Prepares Students for Dynamic Careers
Created to prepare students for an increasingly dynamic global environment and for careers across many fields and industries, the center is interdisciplinary and bridges theory with practice. Read more.
Exploration of El Castillo Pyramid Begins for DU-Led Project
A muon detector was installed Jan. 28 inside a tunnel of the 1,000-year-old pyramid in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Read more.
New Legislation Creating Citizenship Pathways for Young Immigrants Introduced at Chicago Campus
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joined DU leaders, students and Chicago-area immigration advocates to introduce the bipartisan Dream Act of 2025. Read more.
FACULTY FOCUS
Faculty News
Dominican faculty help build awareness and boost the reputation of the university. We’re pleased to highlight some of their recent accomplishments. Read more.
Professors Put ‘Hearts and Souls’ into English Translation of Book on the Mission of Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli
A book exploring Fr. Samuel’s life, missionary work and the Dominican Order in the mid-19th Century is now accessible to English readers, thanks to two DU professors. Read more.
CLASS NEWS
Alumnae Through the Decades
As Dominican University marks its 125th anniversary and looks back on its past, we highlight six notable alumnae who have made a mark on our history. Read more.
FULL ISSUE
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