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 is the founder and executive director of Inellas Restoration Center in Maywood

River Forest, IL—Dr. Lynn Silipigni Connaway will present “Expanding Relationships: Libraries' Impact on the Global Community,” during the annual Follett Lecture on Monday, April 18 at Dominican University in River Forest.

The lecture will take place at 6 p.m. inside the Performing Arts Center’s Martin Recital Hall on the university campus at 7900 W. Division St.

The artwork of Jacqueline Romo ’19 is the subject of an article published by Chicago Catholic newspaper on Feb. 28, 2024.

Referencing the Stations of the Cross, Romo’s “The Passion of the Monarca Migrante” uses monarch butterflies to symbolize the struggles of migrants.

The monarch butterfly symbolizes Jesus and, in depicting the crucifixion, each woodcut printed panel also tells of migrant experiences. In the first station, for example, when Jesus is condemned to death, the butterfly is pictured caught in barbed wire, similar to imprisonment.