Driven
by our
mission
Driven
by
mission
Driven
by our
mission
2021 President's Report
2021 President's report
Driven
by
mission
Driven
by
mission
Driven
by
mission
2021 President's Report
Now we must
University leaders launched Now We Must: The Campaign for DePaul’s Students — an accelerated fundraising effort focused on helping students during the pandemic.
Sowing Seeds for the Future
The Steans Family Establishes The John Horan Endowed ScholarshipThe John Horan Endowed Scholarship was established following a generous $5 million gift from DePaul Trustee Jennifer Steans and her sisters, Robin and Heather. The scholarship program will cover the cost of attending DePaul for students from North Lawndale College Prep High School.
Taking bold steps to tackle homelessness
Taking bold steps to
tackle homelessness
The Institute of Global Homelessness is named for George and Tanya Ruff
DePaul University alumnus and Life Trustee George L. Ruff (BUS '74) and his wife, Tanya S. Ruff, have made the mission of the university central to their lives. As a demonstration of their commitment and generosity, the Ruffs made estate and monetary gifts to DePaul totaling $21 million to support the university’s Institute of Global Homelessness and scholarships. In recognition of their gift to the IGH, the institute has been renamed the George and Tanya Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness.
inspiring tomorrow's leaders
Students Are At The Center Of The Hay ChallengeAn eight-figure gift from the estate of the late William E. Hay (MBA ‘66, DHL ‘06), a DePaul alumnus and former trustee, made possible the Hay Endowed Scholarship Challenge. With funds contributed by generous DePaul donors for scholarships matched by Hay, the university established more than 100 new endowed scholarship funds to support student needs across the university.
The Blue Demon Challenge makes a bold statement
The DePaul Community Contributed Over $3 MillionThis 2020-21 challenge raised a record-breaking $3,458, 491 to support initiatives that help students maximize their full potential. To celebrate, Billy Blue Demon made his way out of the vault and appeared on a collection of apparel items available exclusively at the Spirit Shop.
$93
million+
In total fundraising by the DePaul
University community, making 2020-21
a record year for giving.
2021fundraising
93 million+
In total fundraising by the DePaul
University community, making 2020-21
a record year for giving.
redefining our mission
Inspired by global movements to reinforce social justice values, the new mission statement fortifies the commitment of the university to produce graduates who will be change agents for good in their communities.
helping families with college costs
The State Scholar Plus Scholarship Gives Qualifying Students Up To $100,000In October, DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban introduced the State Scholar Plus initiative, designed to give financial support to high school students of exceptional promise. Qualifying students must rank in the top 10% of their graduating class and earn a minimum 3.75 GPA to qualify for assistance over four years.
recognizing a lifetime of service
The DePaul University community remembers two exceptional leaders
Lori Holland
(BUS'84)In Nov. 2020, DePaul Board of Trustees Chair Lori Holland passed away at the age of 63. Holland was a retired managing director of the investment firm Neuberger Berman, and a longtime volunteer and supporter of DePaul.
Richard H. Driehaus
(BUS'65,MBA'70,DHL'02)Benefactor of the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business at DePaul, Mr. Driehaus was an internationally celebrated investment pioneer known for his charitable gifts to the university and his staunch commitment to student success. He passed away in March at the age of 78.
2021In memorium
Working to bridge the racial divide
In 2020-21, DePaul took steps to strengthen anti-racist practices and policies throughout the university. We revised our mission statement to ensure the principles that guide us would lead toward a more inclusive future. Faculty and staff participation in our diversity certificate program, known as BUILD, increased by more than 500%. DePaul enrolled the most students of color in university history, including a record number of Latinx students. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, DePaul formed a task force to explore what we can do to better assist Latinx students succeed and graduate. The university also awarded the inaugural Emmett Till Scholarship to Mari Oliver, an undergraduate student majoring in African and Black diaspora studies with a minor in public law and political thought. We created this new scholarship in memory of all Black lives lost to racial violence. We will continue to work together, as one united community, toward systemic change.
