Spring 2025 ÐÔÊÓ½ç Magazine
COVER STORY
Fashion Forward
Lab renovations and program growth are empowering ÐÔÊÓ½ç fashion students to design dream careers. Read more.
FEATURES
A New Way to Learn
Non-Employment-Based Opportunities are opening doors to professional development for DU students. Read more.
Preserving Sacred Spaces
A project from the McGreal Center makes it possible to virtually tour historical faith communities. Read more.
NEWS
Sr. Quincy Howard, OP, ’97 Makes Final Vows as a Sinsinawa ÐÔÊÓ½ç
Standing at the altar before Sr. Christina Heltsley, OP, prioress of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç Sisters of Sinsinawa, Sr. Quincy professed a commitment to God and to her Sinsinawa ÐÔÊÓ½ç family for the remainder of her life. Read more.
Classroom Fish DNA Testing Earns Media Coverage
NBC 5 Chicago’s consumer investigation unit reported on research by molecular and cellular biology students that found some fish sold in stores and restaurants are not what their labels say they are. Read more.
Nursing Students Achieve ‘Tremendous Accomplishment’ on Licensing Exam
In 2024, 97% of graduates successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), outpacing state and national rates. Read more.
Professional Student Association Marks First Year
DU’s chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America connects students to networking and employment opportunities. Read more.
International Learning Experience Connects Students
Students from Nova Scotia and Mexico City traveled to ÐÔÊÓ½ç for lessons in sustainability and leadership. Read more.
New Certificates Launch at ÐÔÊÓ½ç’s Chicago Campus
Nurse assistant training and computer technology programs are open to all. Read more.
Alum Makes a Splash with Aquarium Donation to DU
Romney Cirillo ’08 started his aquatic system design company as a student. Read more.
SPORTS
League Started by Grad Helps Athletes with Disabilities Score Success
Nick LaVere ’20 is the founder of the National Ability Basketball League, which has hosted games at DU. Read more.
FACULTY FOCUS
Faculty News
ÐÔÊÓ½ç faculty help build awareness and boost the reputation of the university. We’re pleased to highlight some of their recent accomplishments. Read more.
Dr. Derek Ruth Teaches Students to Invest for Success
The business management professor’s lessons help students grasp the power of compound interest—and how to invest for the future using a fairly simple strategy. Read more.
CLASS NEWS
Jose Villareal ’19
An Eye for Emmy-Winning Stories Read more.
Claudia Nickson ’09, MLIS ’12
Her Degree Opened Doors to the Library of Congress Read more
Jazmin Lopez ’14
Advocating for the Needs of the Lyons Township Community Read more.
Teirra Scott MAT ’17
A Mentor and an Obama Foundation Leader Read more.
Maria Hayley ’71, MALS ’72
Called by Charism to Help At-Risk Families Through Literacy Read more.
Catherine Power Becker ’45
Reflecting on Eight Decades of Rosary College Impact Read more.
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