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DePaul DBA Prepares Business Professionals for Academia

By Jaclyn Lansbery | Photos by Kathy Hillegonds / 06/26/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

For Jennifer McGarry, helping train tomorrow’s accountants does more than pay the bills. As a CPA with 15-plus years of experience,... read more

Overall Salaries Increase for Business Undergraduates

Jaclyn Lansbery | Photos by Kathy Hillegonds / 06/26/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The 2016 Postgraduate Outcomes Summary released by the DePaul University Career Center found that the overall median salaries for the... read more

At Commencement, Grads Urged to Be Generous Leaders

Robin Florzak | Photos by Jeff Carrion and Jamie Moncrief / 06/26/2017 / Posted in: Alumni, College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

A willingness to give back without reward is a key characteristic of leaders who succeed, alumnus Rick Kash (LAS ’68), vice chairman of... read more

DePaul Celebrates 1871 Membership Anniversary

By Andrew Zamorski / 06/26/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The CEC serves as an entrepreneurial hub for DePaul and the surrounding business community. The center is a place where students and... read more

DePaul Hosts First Business Alumni Reunion in China

By Robin Florzak / 05/18/2017 / Posted in: Alumni, Students, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

For DePaul alumna Quen Wang, attending DePaul University’s first-ever business alumni reunion in China felt like “coming home.” “I... read more

Q&A with DePaul's New Management Chair

Andrew Zamorski | Photos by Kathy Hillegonds / 05/17/2017 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

From the cornfields in Indiana to the ice floes of Antarctica, Dan Heiser’s passion for education and travel has coalesced into a new... read more

Study abroad trips prepare students for global economy

By Jaclyn Lansbery / 05/16/2017 / Posted in: Students / Twitter / Facebook /

When DePaul undergraduate finance major Zack Joerg learned about... read more

DePaul Renames Accounting Master’s Program to Align with Hiring Trends

Andrew Zamorski. Photos by Kathy Hillegonds. / 04/21/2017 / Posted in: Students, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

The Master of Accountancy degree offered by the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business was recently renamed the Master of Science in... read more

June 11 Commencement to Honor Nearly 2,000 DePaul Business Graduates

Jaclyn Lansbery. Photos by Kathy Hillegonds. / 04/21/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Almost 2,000 graduate and undergraduate business students in DePaul University’s class of 2017 are invited to attend the Driehaus... read more

DePaul Links Students to Analytics and STEM Careers

Robin Florzak. Photos by Kathy Hillegonds / 04/20/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

LinkedIn has named business, financial and data analysts among the 20 most promising jobs for 2017 based on the potential for career... read more

Students Learn Design Thinking to Accelerate Innovation

Andrew Zamorski. Photos by Kathy Hillegonds / 04/20/2017 / Posted in: / Twitter / Facebook /

Wouldn’t it be nice if DePaul University had napping pods for students to sleep in? Free snacks offered on every floor? Phone charging... read more

DePaul Weekend MBA Offered on Loop Campus

Robin Florzak / 03/06/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University’s Weekend MBA program is a great choice for working professionals whose travel schedules and other work/life... read more

Corporate Education Partnerships Benefit Employees and Employers

Robin Florzak. Photo by Kathy Hillegonds. / 03/06/2017 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools, Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

Anthony J. Gattuso always wanted to earn an MBA. Like many working professionals, however, he hesitated to add another commitment to his... read more

Award Competition Sparks Student Innovations

Andrew Zamorski. Photos by Kathy Hillegonds. / 03/06/2017 / Posted in: Students, College and Schools, Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

Alyssa Nagy noticed a need in the marketplace when her grandmother, Clara, became sick with pneumonia and required nursing services at... read more

Teaching Award Winner Shares Real-World Economic Lessons

Robin Florzak. Photo by Kathy Hillegonds. / 03/06/2017 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

As a school kid growing up in Killingworth, a rural town on the Connecticut seacoast, Brian Phelan remembers excelling at math. “But I... read more

Misty Johanson Named Interim Business Dean

By Elizabeth Clements. Photo by Jeff Carrion. / 02/13/2017 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University Provost Marten denBoer has named Misty Johanson, PhD, to serve as interim dean of the Driehaus College of Business... read more

DePaul Tax and Accounting Programs Rank Among Best in U.S.

By Andrew Zamorski. Photo by Kathy Hillegonds. / 02/06/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University's graduate tax and accountancy programs are once again ranked among the top 10 in the nation by employers in... read more

Q&A with Award-winning Professor Jaclyn Jensen

By Robin Florzak. Photo by Kathy Hillegonds. / 02/06/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Recent high-profile cases of workplace sexual harassment and bullying have raised questions about how business organizations can foster... read more

Double Demon Scholarship Helps Alumni Update Skills

By Andrew Zamorski. / 02/06/2017 / Posted in: Alumni, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The Double Demon Scholarship —which is open to DePaul alumni with undergraduate or graduate degrees from any of the university’s... read more

DePaul Students Extend Hospitality to Little City Residents

Story and Photos by Oliver Debe. / 01/06/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Alumni, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University School of Hospitality Leadership students have partnered with Little City to mentor residents of the nonprofit service... read more

DePaul Internship Launches Career for McDonald’s Executive

By Robin Florzak. Photo by Kathy Hillegonds. / 01/05/2017 / Posted in: College and Schools, Alumni, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business attracts international students from more than 30 counties to its MBA and specialized master’s... read more

Influential Journal Publishes New PhD’s Research

By Andrew Zamorski. Photo by Kathy Hillegonds. / 01/05/2017 / Posted in: Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Christine Gimbar has only been teaching at DePaul University for a little over a year, but the assistant professor of accountancy is already... read more

DePaul Hospitality Center Forges Student-Industry Links

Robin Florzak / 11/28/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Alumni, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Designed like an elegant hotel lobby, the Student Experience Room within DePaul University’s new J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Center... read more

Faculty and Executives Discuss How to Diversify Finance Field

Robin Florzak / 11/28/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Alumni, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University business professors joined finance industry leaders in exploring ways to increase diversity and inclusion in the... read more

DePaul Ranks Highly for Entrepreneurship Education

Robin Florzak / 11/16/2016 / Posted in: Rankings and Recognition, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

The entrepreneurship program at DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business has again earned top-25 rankings from the Princeton... read more

DePaul Business College Dean to Step Down July 1

Elizabeth Clements / 11/02/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

After serving as dean of the Driehaus College of Business and Kellstadt Graduate School of Business for more than 10 years, Ray... read more

Innovative Professor Challenges Finance Assumptions

Robin Florzak / 08/29/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Hongjun Yan embraces unconventional thinking. It's a mindset that drove this scholar to become an innovative finance professor and to... read more

DePaul Custom MBA Offers Flexibility

Robin Florzak / 08/29/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Like business itself, business students need to be nimble to thrive in today's ever-changing marketplace. That's why DePaul... read more

New Professor Joins MACC Program

Andrew Zamorski / 08/29/2016 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Tawei (David) Wang is the newest faculty member to join DePaul University's School of Accountancy and Management Information... read more

Certificate Programs Help Advance Management Careers

Ovetta Sampson / 08/28/2016 / Posted in: Alumni, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Christopher Steven was searching for a convenient yet comprehensive way to upgrade his management skills. As an Immigration Programs Analyst... read more

Advising Office Empowers Student Success

Robin Florzak / 08/25/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

What graduate business degree is right for me? What courses should I take? What credits can I waive or transfer? How can I... read more

Upbeat Outlook for Graduate Business Students

Andrew Zamorski / 07/26/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Where do DePaul graduate business students land after graduation? According to the 2015 Postgraduate Outcomes Summary released by the DePaul... read more

Professor Gundry Sparks Business Creativity

/ 07/26/2016 / Posted in: Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

“Every one of us wakes up in the morning with creative ideas,” says Management Professor Lisa Gundry, director of DePaul's Center... read more

Chinese Students Find Success at DePaul

Robin Florzak / 07/22/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

What makes international students travel from around the globe to attend the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in... read more

DePaul Joins 1871 Entrepreneur Hub

Wendy Smit / 07/22/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

With a commitment to innovation, quality education and providing real-world experiences to students, DePaul University is opening a... read more

DBA Helps Consultant Turn Research into Client Solutions

Robin Florzak / 06/27/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Karen Bartuch (CMN '10) has worked in a wide range of settings — from the squad room to the board room — where interpreting data is an... read more

Full-Time MBA Helps Alumnus Make a Successful Career Transition

Andrew Zamorski / 06/27/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Alumni, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Making the decision to go back to school full time to pursue an advanced business degree is not one to be taken lightly. Neither is the... read more

DePaul Accountancy Programs Prepare Students for Hot Job Market

Andrew Zamorski / 06/27/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

As the DePaul University Class of 2016 winds down their graduation celebrations, accountancy graduates are getting to work. Alumni of... read more

Hospitality School Receives $1.8 Million Grant From Marriott Foundation For Student Development Center

Jon Cecero, Newsline / 06/27/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Research and Centers, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

A new $1.8 million grant from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation will be used to help establish The J. Willard and Alice S.... read more

A Q&A with DePaul's New Economics Chair

Andrew Zamorski / 06/27/2016 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Anthony Krautmann has been teaching economics at DePaul for over thirty years. Now the sports economics and microeconomics expert has a new... read more

Prolific Researcher Shares Real Estate Lessons

Jennifer Leopoldt / 06/22/2016 / Posted in: Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Someone recently asked Driehaus College of Business faculty member James Shilling if there was still value in sending a student to school to... read more

Oft-Cited Economics Professor Illuminates Real-Life Issues

Lori Ferguson / 05/17/2016 / Posted in: Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Whether the subject is urban economic development or education economics, Professor of Economics William Sander is fascinated by the... read more

Sandra Shelton Named KPMG Casson Professor

Andrew Zamorski / 05/16/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University and its Driehaus College of Business joined KPMG Foundation representatives this spring to celebrate the foundation's... read more

Pension Case Competition Showcases Real-World Finance Education

Ovetta Sampson / 05/16/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

On its face, the challenge seemed Herculean. Solve the Illinois pension crisis in six weeks. Without a doubt, the more than 60 DePaul... read more

Real Estate Entrepreneur Credits DePaul with His Success

Andrew Zamorski / 04/18/2016 / Posted in: Alumni, College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Double Demon Michael Episcope (BUS '94, MS '08), the cofounder of Origin Investments, a real estate private equity firm with nearly... read more

DePaul Students Visit "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett

Kevin Carey, DePaul MBA Candidate / 04/18/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

This spring, 20 MBA candidates from DePaul University's Kellstadt Graduate School of Business were chosen to meet one of the most... read more

Entrepreneurship is at Home at DePaul

Ovetta Sampson / 04/18/2016 / Posted in: Research and Centers, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center (CEC) has fostered innovation at DePaul and among the Chicago business community since it began in 2003.... read more

Familiar Face Leads Coleman Entrepreneurship Center

Ovetta Sampson / 04/18/2016 / Posted in: Research and Centers, Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

Bruce Leech likes to joke that he started his own business after getting his MBA because the job market was tough back then. It was the... read more

Professor Garners Industry Teaching Awards

Ovetta Sampson / 03/21/2016 / Posted in: Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Joel Whalen never imagined he'd be a university professor. That thought seems a bit surprising now, considering that the American... read more

Double Demon Scholarship Saves Tuition Dollars

Andrew Zamorski / 03/21/2016 / Posted in: Students, College and Schools, Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

Miriam Dybczak is back at DePaul University, her alma mater, pursuing a Master of Science in Management, thanks to a valuable benefit... read more

International Students Share MEAL with DePaul

Andrew Zamorski / 03/21/2016 / Posted in: Faculty, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Studying in a foreign country can be a culture shock for international students as they adapt to a new culture. What can be even more... read more

Actuarial Science Major Helps Students Enter Hot Job Market

Andrew Zamorski / 03/21/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Actuaries are business professionals who use mathematics, statistics and finance to help companies determine, quantify and manage risks... read more

Alumna Makes Forbes "30 Under 30" List

Robin Florzak / 03/21/2016 / Posted in: Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

In less than a decade, Jordan Pierson (BUS '08) has gone from studying business at DePaul University to being chosen by Forbes... read more

DePaul Business School Shares Admission Application Tips

Kellstadt staff. Photo by Kathy Hillegonds. / 02/22/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Applying to a graduate business program may seem daunting, and prospective students often have many questions about the best way to approach... read more

Business Culture Course Supports International Student Success

Andrew Zamorski / 02/22/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

International enrollment at DePaul University has steadily increased over the last five years. Nearly 2,500 international students from 110... read more

Management Professor Teaches Human Side of Supply Chain Logistics

Ovetta Sampson / 02/22/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Research and Centers, Rankings and Recognition, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

In August of 1999, Nezih Altay had everything he wanted. He was in Istanbul, about to marry the woman of his dreams. He was getting his PhD... read more

Innovation Awardees Meet Real-World Challenges

Andrew Zamorski / 02/22/2016 / Posted in: Research and Centers, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The sixth annual DePaul University Student Innovation Awards were held Feb. 11 to reward students for proposing creative solutions to... read more

Economics Grad Interns at the White House

Robin Florzak / 02/22/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

After landing a White House internship last year, Ernie Enriquez (BUS '14) made the exciting leap from studying economics at DePaul... read more

DePaul Business Degrees Earn Global Rankings

Robin Florzak / 01/20/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Rankings and Recognition / Twitter / Facebook /

Five DePaul University graduate business degrees were ranked among the top 100 internationally and six other degrees made the North... read more

Start Your Advanced Business Degree in 2016

Ovetta Sampson / 01/20/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

More people search for a new job in the first week of January than any other time, according to career site research. But often people find... read more

Theory Meets Practice for Finance Professor

Robin Florzak / 01/20/2016 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

The opportunity to blend theory and practice in the classroom is what led Vahap Uysal to the Driehaus College of Business at DePaul... read more

Employers Clamor for DePaul Marketing Students

Ovetta Sampson / 01/20/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Michael Stratta's Chicago-based marketing agency has had a friendly invasion of late. Three new hires hail from DePaul... read more

DePaul Student Group Prepares Emerging Leaders

Andrew Zamorski / 01/20/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Collegiate DECA, an international business student organization, provides students with opportunities to develop leadership,... read more

MS in Management Degree Helps Students Start Business Careers

Ovetta Sampson / 01/04/2016 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

A Master of Science in Management is becoming an increasingly popular degree at America's business schools, according to Forbes... read more

DePaul Tax and Accounting Programs Rank Highly

Andrew Zamorski / 12/14/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Rankings and Recognition / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University's graduate tax and accountancy programs are once again ranked among the top 10 in the nation by TaxTalent in its... read more

Finance Centers Celebrate 10 Years of Education, Partnerships and Research

Ovetta Sampson / 12/14/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Research and Centers, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

In 2013, the Center for Financial Services (CFS) at DePaul University hosted Sheila Bair, fresh from her stint as chair of the Federal... read more

DePaul's MACC Program Prepares Graduate Students for Hot Market

Andrew Zamorski / 12/14/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

In a recent report by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, more than 83 percent of CPA forensic accounting professionals... read more

DePaul Business School Celebrates Diversity

Robin Florzak / 11/24/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Corporate leaders, business professors and students gathered to celebrate the diversity of DePaul University's business school... read more

Former Executive Helps Students Explore Global Business

Ovetta Sampson / 11/23/2015 / Posted in: Faculty, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

By all accounts, Luis Larrea's teaching schedule is rigorous. He teaches three classes each quarter. Each year, he co-leads four... read more

DePaul Entrepreneurship Program Ranked Top 25 Again

Ovetta Sampson / 11/10/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Rankings and Recognition / Twitter / Facebook /

The Princeton Review has ranked DePaul University's undergraduate entrepreneurship program No. 12 in the nation, up three places from... read more

Student Discovers Long-term Benefits of Part-Time MBA

Ovetta Sampson / 10/28/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Even in high school, Rachel Miklas (pictured right) knew she wanted to attend DePaul. After getting her bachelor's degree in business at... read more

MS in Management a Good Fit for New Professionals

Robin Florzak / 10/28/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Called the "star of 21st-century business education" by the Financial Times, the Master of Science in Management degree is... read more

Overseas Trips Ready Students for Jobs in Hospitality Industry

Ovetta Sampson / 10/28/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Less than two years ago, Kyle Harris was a music major unsure about his career prospects. Now, at age 23, he’s a banquet... read more

Former U.S. Commerce Official Finds Flexibility and Camaraderie in DePaul Evening Cohort MBA

Ovetta Sampson / 09/28/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Lizabeth Stuck knew exactly what she wanted when she began seeking an MBA program in 2014. After two years as a deputy director in the... read more

Combined Degrees Save Money, Accelerate Learning

Ovetta Sampson / 09/28/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

At just 23 years old, Byanca Avitia is poised to graduate next year with both her bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting.... read more

Business Ethics Chair Named

Robin Florzak / 08/19/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Research and Centers, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Daryl Koehn's appointment as the Wicklander Chair in Business Ethics this past July marks a DePaul University homecoming for the... read more

Chicago Professionals Bring Real-World Learning to DePaul Classrooms

Ovetta Sampson / 08/19/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

As a category manager at Walgreen Co., Nate Muszczynski (BUS '11) is responsible for the store chain's beer sales nationwide. He and... read more

Professor Helps Chinese Students Acclimate

Andrew Zamorski / 08/18/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Associate Professor of Accountancy Ning Du takes a distinctive approach when teaching accounting to DePaul's international students,... read more

New Business Degrees to Advance Your Career

Ovetta Sampson / 07/20/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is introducing two new master's degrees and an executive doctorate this fall that will help... read more

Charles Wurtzebach Named Real Estate Chair

Robin Florzak / 07/20/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Research and Centers, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

It was a trip to the library in the mid-1970s that led Charlie Wurtzebach (BUS '71) to his future career. Then a PhD candidate in... read more

John Ahern Named Interim Accountancy Director

Andrew Zamorski / 07/20/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

John Ahern is the embodiment of DePaul University. Not only did he earn his bachelor's and master's degrees in accountancy from... read more

Chicago Executives Enhance Business Student Learning

Ovetta Sampson / 06/22/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Thanks to DePaul University's vast network of business alumni, prime location in downtown Chicago and strong faculty professional... read more

Real-World Lessons From Nonprofit Consulting

Andrew Zamorski / 06/22/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Students in DePaul University's full-time MBA cohort finished a year-long community service project this spring that challenged them to... read more

Master in Accountancy at DePaul Prepares Leaders

Andrew Zamorski / 05/13/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Darren Guccione (MSA 1996), a technology entrepreneur, serial inventor and the CEO co-founder of Keeper Security, is grateful for all the... read more

Launch DePaul Bolsters Student Businesses

Ovetta Sampson / 05/13/2015 / Posted in: Students, Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

Peikang Hu spent more than three years in his hometown of Beijing learning English. Soon after arriving in the United States and... read more

DePaul Professor Ignites Passion for Studying Economics

Ovetta Sampson / 05/13/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Carley Dubinski looked expectantly at her audience. The DePaul undergraduate economics major had just finished presenting her research paper... read more

DePaul Hospitality Program Partners with Marriott

Jennifer Leopoldt / 05/13/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

A new partnership with a prominent hotel brand is helping DePaul University undergraduate students gain real-world knowledge about the... read more

Finance Stars Share Advice with Students

Jennifer Leopoldt / 05/07/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Many DePaul University business courses combine theory with real-world lessons. However, not all of them feature the collective wisdom... read more

Trips Abroad Give Students Global Lessons

Jennifer Leopoldt / 04/13/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University prepares students to be part of today's international economy by exposing them to examples of business from all over... read more

Virtual Trading Room Offers Real-World Advantage

Ovetta Sampson / 03/09/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

The statement from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in January had barely been made public before DePaul University finance... read more

MS in Taxation Online Offers Flexibility

Jennifer Leopoldt / 03/09/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Rankings and Recognition, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University's nationally recognized Master of Science in Taxation program has expanded to include an online degree, creating a new... read more

Graduate Course Spotlights Patient Experience in Health Care Management

Ovetta Sampson / 03/09/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

It took just 115 characters and the hashtag "#PX" for Andrew Gallan to get the prompt attention of one of the largest health... read more

Love of Teaching Fuels Finance Professor

Jennifer Leopoldt / 03/09/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Thomas Berry's inspiration to become a professor grew out of being a student at DePaul University. While earning his MBA in finance, a... read more

Students Profit from Marcus Lemonis Talk

Robin Florzak / 02/19/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Serial entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis, host of CNBC's reality show "The Profit," captivated a standing-room-only crowd of... read more

MBA Students Gain Business Experience Through Service

Andrew Zamorski / 02/09/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Students in DePaul University's full-time MBA program are engaged in a new long-term community service project that marries DePaul's... read more

Economics Degree Helps Alumnus Add Context to Data

/ 02/09/2015 / Posted in: Alumni, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Timothy Fox seemed destined for a career in predictive analytics. With an aptitude for higher-order math and a penchant for analyzing... read more

Professor Balances Theory and Practice

Jennifer Leopoldt / 02/09/2015 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Robert S. Rubin didn't know he would spend more than a decade at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business when he first... read more

Honors Scholar Praises DePaul Opportunities

Jennifer Leopoldt / 02/09/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Driehaus College of Business student Emily Kolpas is getting a peek at life after college while still in school. Through the Strobel Honors... read more

Chicago Sports Executives Give Students Inside View

Ovetta Sampson / 01/13/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

At first glance, a course offering visits to some of Chicago's most famous sports-focused organizations may seem like one big field... read more

Finance Chair Brings Real-World Focus to Students

Ovetta Sampson / 01/13/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The power of positive expectations often can change a person's destiny. Just ask Elijah Brewer III, chair of the Department of Finance... read more

Boost Skills with DePaul Business Certificates

Andrew Zamorski / 01/13/2015 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

In today's competitive business environment, increasing your professional development by taking continuing education courses can set... read more

DePaul To Launch Business Doctorate

Jennifer Leopoldt / 12/03/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

Seasoned professionals who want to take their business knowledge — and their careers — to the next level have a new option: the Doctorate in... read more

A Q&A with Award-winning Teacher Hui Lin

Robin Florzak / 12/03/2014 / Posted in: Alumni, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Of the top 10 private universities in the nation, DePaul University is the only one that makes teaching its No. 1 priority. So when a... read more

Professor Wins Award for Brand Community Study

Robin Florzak / 12/03/2014 / Posted in: Rankings and Recognition, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Not many professors can say they coined a phrase that revolutionized their field of study. DePaul University Marketing Professor Al... read more

Marketing Program Embraces Big Data Trends

/ 11/04/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

For years, the goal of marketing has been for marketers to gain an understanding of their audience so they can provide products and services... read more

Professor Earns PhD Project Hall of Fame Award

Ovetta Sampson / 11/04/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Rankings and Recognition, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

There were only eight of them, but to Sandra Shelton, their presence was immeasurable. It was the early 1990s, and Shelton was three years... read more

New Director and Degree for Hospitality School

Robin Florzak / 11/04/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

The Driehaus College of Business has built its reputation for excellence with faculty and programs that blend high quality academics and... read more

DePaul Alumnus Scores Finance Success Using Teamwork

Ovetta Sampson / 10/15/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

Malik Murray (BUS '96 MBA '04) personifies the DePaul MBA experience. Murray, a vice president at Ariel Investments, works with a... read more

DePaul Alumni Lectures Enhance MBA Lessons

Ovetta Sampson / 10/15/2014 / Posted in: Alumni, Students, Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

A recent Wall Street Journal article informed the world of something DePaul University MBA candidate Ryan Lombard already knew. The... read more

DePaul Launches New Graduate Business Programs

Ovetta Sampson / 09/09/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business is introducing a slate of new program offerings this fall and winter to provide pathways for... read more

Award-Winning Professor Makes a Difference

Robin Florzak / 09/09/2014 / Posted in: Faculty, Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

What motivates Molly Mercer to teach and conduct research at DePaul? "Making a difference in someone's life," the associate... read more

Arditti Center Names Executive Director

Robin Florzak / 09/08/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

Thomas Edwalds, an actuary with 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, has been named the executive director of the Arditti... read more

Business Partners Enrich Sales Program

Jennifer Leopoldt / 09/08/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Research and Centers / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University's Sales Leadership Program crafts its curriculum to unite the interests of businesses and students, allowing both... read more

Leadership Lessons

Ovetta Sampson / 08/19/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Just a few months ago, Monae Miller had no idea how to budget her money. The teenager from the West Side of Chicago wasn't very good at... read more

Real-World Focus Elevates Sports Management Program

Ovetta Sampson / 07/16/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

In the 1980s, only three higher education institutions had sports management programs in the United States. Flash forward through a... read more

DePaul's Evening Cohort MBA Breaks New Ground

Ovetta Sampson / 06/18/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

In the business world, building relationships is key to success. Many aspiring executives, entrepreneurs and others foster those... read more

3D Printer To Turn Student Ideas Into Reality

Ovetta Sampson / 06/18/2014 / Posted in: Research and Centers, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

French artist Henri Matisse once said, "Drawing is putting a line 'round an idea." Now DePaul students can go beyond just... read more

Ledger & Quill Professor Teaches Risk Strategy

Ovetta Sampson / 05/14/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Walk into Professor Mark Frigo's office and it is not unusual to see photos from his martial arts school, books on the philosophy of... read more

Students Apply Sales Skills to Fundraising

Jennifer Leopoldt / 03/12/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

A culture of giving back is built into DePaul University's mission. In one marketing class at the Driehaus College of Business, that... read more

New Graduate Business Scholarships Offered

Robin Florzak / 02/05/2014 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students, Alumni / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University is launching new scholarships that will make earning a degree from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business even more... read more

Cultural Exchange Builds DePaul's Bridge to China

Driehaus Staff / 01/24/2014 / Posted in: Faculty, College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Coco Shan is your typical 20-something student attending DePaul University. She loves watching "Gossip Girl" and the "Vampire... read more

Double Demon Alumni Scholarship Expands

Jennifer Leopoldt / 12/13/2013 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

A scholarship that allows DePaul University alumni to return to school and enjoy discounted tuition for a master's degree or... read more

DePaul Sales Program Closes the Deal on Success

Robin Florzak / 11/20/2013 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

Executive-in-Residence Daniel Strunk was one of four people recruited a decade ago by Marketing Chair Sue Fogel to create what has become... read more

Economics Degree Becomes Pathway to Marketplace

Ovetta Sampson / 11/20/2013 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Aksh Gupta hunches over the latest sales report for his startup, Occasion, an online booking agency. Gupta seems oblivious to the constant... read more

DePaul Competition Teaches Money Manager Skills

Robin Florzak / 11/20/2013 / Posted in: Students, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University business student Monika Jones' curiosity about the world of finance began with an unusual gift she received on her... read more

What We Learned from Warren Buffett

Kate Stevenson / 11/15/2013 / Posted in: Students, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

Meeting Warren Buffett was a "bucket list" item that hadn't even made it to my list because it seemed so farfetched.... read more

Financier Warren Buffett Shares Wisdom with Students

Robin Florzak / 10/29/2013 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

Twenty DePaul graduate business students had an opportunity to ask the "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett questions about... read more

Professor Brings New Meaning to Renaissance Man

Elizabeth Clements, Newsline / 10/16/2013 / Posted in: Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

What do advanced brain imaging techniques have to do with marketing? Jim Alvarez Mourey, a new assistant professor in the Department of... read more

New Fellow is Expert in Supply Chain Management

Driehaus Staff / 09/18/2013 / Posted in: College and Schools, Faculty / Twitter / Facebook /

The Wall Street Journal recently named supply chain management as one of the hottest career fields for business graduates. Professor Bin... read more

Hospitality student uses leadership skills to snag White House internship

Driehaus Staff / 08/13/2013 / Posted in: College and Schools, Students / Twitter / Facebook /

As a little girl enamored by the spectacle and pageantry of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, Lindsay Ford never dreamed her... read more

Undergrad Business Program Rises in Bloomberg Businessweek's Rankings

Driehaus Staff / 03/21/2013 / Posted in: Rankings and Recognition, College and Schools / Twitter / Facebook /

DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business rose seven places to No. 60 in Bloomberg Businesweek's national rankings of... read more

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