Dominican University

09/04/2026

"For its very beginnings, the 125-year story of Dominican University has never been a solo performance; it is a symphony. ... No gift is too small, and no person is unnecessary. Your strength lies not in uniformity, but in our shared commitment to use your diverse talents for the common good.”

A recent article from Chicago Catholic commemorates our 125th anniversary while also eloquently highlighting our storied history. Check out the full article below:

Over its first 125 years, Dominican University has moved from Wisconsin to Illinois, changed its name twice and gone from being a women’s college to a coeducational institution. What’s never changed is its commitment to form and educate students from communities who might not otherwise have had ...

08/30/2026

⭐That's a wrap on week one!⭐

With our campuses buzzing and classes underway, we're reminded how blessed we are to cherish new beginnings!

08/27/2026

Had the time of our lives at Welcome Weekend!

We started with move-in day memories then threw the party of the summer at DU Fest. What a great way to kick off the academic year!

08/25/2026

Our Chicago Campus is full of Stars once again! Here's to a semester full of new beginnings and exciting possibilities!

08/24/2026

That first-day feeling! 🤩🌟

What a joy it is to welcome all our Stars back to campus for the start of another academic year! Wishing all our students an amazing fall semester!

08/21/2026

Right at home, Stars ⭐️ 😎

08/20/2026

Only a few days until our River Forest and Chicago campuses are back buzzing again!

Whether you’re a first-year student finding your way or a senior ready to make your last year your best yet—we can't wait to welcome all our Stars back!

08/14/2026

Calling all Dominican University graduates: We need your help! To celebrate our 125th anniversary, we're planning a special feature in the upcoming edition of our university magazine. We're asking any and all DU graduates to answer one question: "What does Dominican University mean to you?"

To submit your answer and potentially appear in our next issue, email [email protected] or answer in the comment section below! Please include your full name and graduation year. When responding, please also feel free to share a favorite DU-related memory as well!

08/13/2026

Another SOAR season in the books! Our Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program enthusiastically welcomes incoming first-year students into the Dominican University community.

The experience is a rite of passage for soon-to-be Stars and is the first step in experiencing the new heights and amazing possibilities they'll find at Dominican. Join us in welcoming the Class of 2030!

08/08/2026

Happy Feast Day! On behalf of our Dominican community, we hope all are enjoying a blessed St. Dominic's Day.

Saint Dominic founded the Order of Preachers in 1216, commonly known as the Dominicans. Dominic de Guzman was called to ministry in the universal Church, preaching the Gospel wherever he journeyed, and ministering to the most marginalized of his time.

As members of this Dominican family, we continue to pursue Caritas et Veritas, love and truth, in all of our endeavors, and live out the charism in our Dominican pillars of Prayer, Study, Community and Service.

Thank you to our entire DU community for all you do to further the living legacy of St. Dominic at his namesake institution!