River Forest, IL—Dominican University today announced a new partnership with Hope Chicago, a nonprofit organization offering debt-free college and workforce opportunities to 4,000 Chicago Public School graduates and their parents residing in some of Chicago’s most disadvantaged and disinvested neighborhoods.

A passion for service and helping her fellow classmates find ways to give back earned Grettel Gomez Reyes the St. Catherine Medal for the 2023-24 academic year.

The medal is awarded by Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic Honors Society, to a sophomore or junior who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and outstanding service.

(Photo of Jazmin Lopez from Desplaines Valley News).

Jazmin Lopez ‘14 was recently promoted to the position of executive director of the Lyons Township Mental Health Commission.

The commission funds community-based social services for residents with mental health, substance abuse and disability needs.

Lopez was previously executive administrator of the commission.

“It’s a great opportunity to do more advocacy work in all of our township,” she told Desplaines Valley News of her role. 

River Forest, IL — A new initiative from Dominican University aims to revive Catholic congregations by reaching—and igniting the spirits of—youth and young adults.