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 …

By Yasmin Silva
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Willenborg Internship Gives Political Science Major Experience in Community Organizing

Preparing and serving food at a shelter for Chicago’s homeless gave Amy Villasenor her first taste of volunteerism as a high school student.

This summer, the rising sophomore and political science major at Dominican experienced community outreach in a new …

By Yasmin Silva
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Student selected for Lincoln Laureate Award

Bianca Leon Selected for Lincoln Laureate Award

From helping students sharpen their writing skills, to learning the finer points of philanthropy, Bianca Leon has pursued a wide spectrum of interests during her time at Dominican University.

Leon, a rising senior …

By Guadalupe Rodriguez
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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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DONNA A. HUBERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Donna Hubert, a graduate of the University of Illinois – Chicago (’79), graduating with a degree in Accounting. She was a dedicated employee at Legacy Professionals LLP and one of the Firm’s first female Partners. In Donna’s memory, the Donna …

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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Study Abroad In Buenos Aires, Argetina

MAY 13-20, 2023

STUDY ABROAD AND EXPERIENCE BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
(Open to students with a major or minor in the Brennan School of Business)
Gain a global mindset, diversify your experience and education, learn about the impact of long-run inflation, …

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Job Shadow with Opportunity Knocks!

The Office of Career Programs & Employer Relations will be hosting a externship (job shadowing) program with Opportunity Knocks on Thursday, March 9 from 10:00am-2:00pm

This is a great opportunity to learn about a day-in-the-life of various positions at a …

By Bianca Beteta
Bianca Beteta Assistant Director of Internships and Externships
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Healthy Habits for Physicians and Residents to Avoid Burnout

Burnout among physicians is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and frustration in the workplace. It is often associated with feelings of being overwhelmed, lack of accomplishment, and depersonalization of patients. Symptoms of burnout …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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SI (Scholarship & Ideas) Expo

All Dominican University students, undergraduate and graduate, are invited to participate in the SI Expo where they will be able to present their research, scholarship, creative projects, or experiential learning in the form of panels, posters, and oral presentations.

The …

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