Moral Injury

Time to register for our 8-hour intensive Update on Moral Injury to be held on July 26, 2025. Much progress has occurred since our last update, including addition of “moral” to a Z code in DSM-5-TR, a major upcoming article on …

By Jennifer Kidd
Jennifer Kidd Office Manager
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CV300.205: Learning and Thriving Early on a Friday Morning

It’s 8:00 a.m. on a Friday, and the students in CV300.205 are wide awake, actively engaging in Hernan Espinosa’s class. Kudos to both the instructor and the students for bringing energy and focus to early morning career development!

CV300 is …

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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Celebrating National Internship Day: Honoring Tomorrow’s Leaders

The last Thursday of July marks National Internship Day, celebrating the invaluable contributions of interns across various industries. This day highlights the importance of internships in shaping the future workforce by providing essential skills, experience, and confidence.

Personal Development

Internships …

By Jennifer Kidd
Jennifer Kidd Office Manager
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Career Programs Highlighted at the Chicago Career Professionals Network

Career Programs director of career curriculum and employer relations, Kathy Meisinger, presented to the Chicago Career Professionals Network (CCPN) on March 19, 2024. Her talk outlined the innovative work in Career Programs, student outcomes, and advice for other institutions wanting …

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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DU’s Spring 2024 Career Fair

Dominican University held its Spring 2024 Career Fair on Thursday, February 29th. The fair had a record turnout with more than 360 students and 33 employers in attendance. The Office of Career Programs & Employer Relations would like to thank …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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Eric Borsche At The State Of Campus Recruiting Panel Of Parker Dewey

Each quarter, Parker Dewey brings together corporate leaders, universities and organizations supporting students, and all those interested in addressing the challenges of college-to-career. They touch on hot topics facing institutions and recruiters, and welcome questions in advance from audience members.

By Yasmin Silva
Yasmin Silva
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DU’s Fall 2023 Career Fair

On Thursday, September 28th, Dominican University held the Fall 2023 Career Fair. This event marked a significant milestone for our students’ professional development, with over 320 students in attendance. We were joined by 26 wonderful employers across many industries. The …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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Dominican, Rush Oak Park Hospital Partnership Creates Dedicated Education Unit for Nursing Students

A new partnership with RUSH Oak Park Hospital will offer Dominican University nursing students a new opportunity for hands-on learning — and a way to grow the number of hospital nurses amid nationwide shortages.  

Beginning in January 2024, the first …

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Yasmin Silva
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Student Intern Receives Mulroy Award for Leadership

The Mulroy Award, named for Dorothy Reiner Mulroy ’31, is presented annually to a student who has shown outstanding academic achievement and leadership. This year the ward has been presented to Natalia Prato, a student with passion for education, justice …

By Jessica Flores
Jessica Flores Graduate Assistant
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Pre-med Student Uses Ancient Assyrian Remedies to Create Modern Beauty Products

With modern beauty in mind, Hannah Danha is tapping into the ancient remedies of her ancestors.

Danha, a senior biology major at Dominican University, is using her Excellence in Experiential Learning (ExcEL) Scholar Award grant to relaunch her small online …

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