DePaul University
Coverage of DePaul University in the Nexus archive.
- DePaul begins demolishing historic Lincoln Park buildings for new $50M basketball facility
DePaul University is demolishing historic row homes and apartment buildings in Lincoln Park to construct a $50 million basketball practice facility. Construction crews are currently performing the demolition to make space for the new facility.
- Chicago's Haitian and Syrian communities in limbo after Supreme Court decision: 'Playing with people's lives'
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end the Temporary Protected Status program for Haiti and Syria, affecting 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The ruling raises concerns about the future of refugee protections and immigration policy, with critics warning it undermines legal safeguards for vulnerable migrants.
- DePaul To Replace Former Whole Foods With New Student Welcome Center
DePaul University is transforming the former Whole Foods building at 959 W. Fullerton Ave. in Lincoln Park into a Student Welcome Center. The project, set to begin construction this summer, will open in late 2027 and include event spaces, lounges, and meeting rooms for students and the community.
- America 250: How transportation deregulation laws changed America
President Jimmy Carter signed transportation deregulation laws in the late 1970s, including the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, the 1980 Motor Carrier Act, and the Staggers Rail Act of 1980. These laws reshaped airlines, trucking, and freight rail industries, fostering economic growth through competition but also causing disruptions and safety concerns.
- New class at DePaul encouraging students to 'Fight Your Phone'
DePaul University has introduced a new class aimed at helping students reduce their phone usage.
- Here's everything Chicago's mayor brought for meeting with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV in Rome, presenting Chicago-themed gifts and inviting the pope to deliver a mass in Grant Park. The visit included a delegation of nearly 50 people and discussions on advancing justice. Johnson also planned to meet with Rome's mayor and tour a new metro station.