This week, we talked to Katie Wilkes (CMN '11), the COVID-19 Communications and Media Coordinator for the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, about her work addressing disaster situations across the globe, including tips and best practices for staying safe and informed during the global pandemic. We hope you enjoy this lesson—let us know using the hashtag #DPUAlumniExperts!
"In grad school, I did my Master’s in Industrial Design and I found that there are a lot of people that are attracted to design in order to make things cool and shiny. I believe that it is a designer’s responsibility to address a lot of the challenges that design created and I wanted to design for people that were typically an afterthought in the design process – people whose accessibility was an afterthought."
Brandon Helms is a 2007 graduate of the College of Law. He is an Assistant United States Attorney in the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan. We talked to Brandon about his DePaul Law experience and his journey after graduation. Q. Tell us about your path to DePaul Law and the... Continue Reading →
If you’re anything like us, every time you see P.J. Byrne (THE ’97) pop up in Wolf of Wall Street or Big Little Lies, you nudge the person next to you and whisper, “Psst… did you know he went to DePaul?” In fact, you may find more DePaul alumni than you’d think as you’re filling up your streaming queue over... Continue Reading →
We talked to alumna Yessenia Mejia (COE '18) about how to identify stressors and manage anxiety during these uncertain times. Yessenia also offers some tips on how to manage time and relationships at home, then leads you through a short relaxation exercise. We hope you enjoy this lesson—let us know using the hashtag #DPUAlumniExperts!
If you're anything like us, every time you see P.J. Byrne (THE '97) pop up in Wolf of Wall Street or Big Little Lies, you nudge the person next to you and whisper, "Psst... did you know he went to DePaul?" In fact, you may find more DePaul alumni than you'd think as you're filling... Continue Reading →
In collaboration with the School of Music, we've put together a playlist featuring the work of DePaul alumni. Click through to listen on Spotify or Amazon Music, and enjoy!
"Younger generations are seeing business as a means to achieve a variety of goals, not just for creating profit but also for solving problems."
"I knew DePaul was the perfect place for me when I saw that the institution was built on Vincentian values that require students to practice and embrace socially responsible leadership."
Blue Demon Line 