Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. announced that the river campus below The Bluff would be named the Franz Campus to honor the incredible generosity of Bob Franz ’41 CP and Elsie Franz Finley. Watch a video about Bob and Elsie.
In April, UP launched #PilotsGive, a first ever 24-hour day of giving meant to inspire the UP community, whether local or around the world, to come together for 24 hours to help make UP stronger. The initial goal of receiving gifts from 1,000 donors was met and exceeded with contributions made by 2,771 donors. At the end of the 24-hour period, a total of $683,263 was raised, with gifts received from regents, alumni, parents, employees, and friends, all united to support students.
#PilotsGive, UP’s first 24-hour day of giving, declared a monumental success
UP celebrated its Commencement on May 6 with nearly 1,200 graduates earning degrees, making the Class of 2018 the largest graduating class in the University’s history. Watch the 2018 Commencement highlight video.
Herbert A. Medina, Ph.D. was named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, overseeing the College’s core curriculum education program in the liberal arts for all students at the University, as well as 15 departments offering 28 majors and 25 minors. Casey Shillam, Ph.D., was appointed dean of the School of Nursing after serving as the Interim Dean.
Nashashibi has been awarded the prestigious 2018 Opus Prize for his inspirational work as founder and director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) in Chicago, Illinois. IMAN is a nonprofit organization that fosters health, wellness, and healing in some of the Chicago’s most challenged neighborhoods.
Rami Nashashibi, Ph.D., awarded 2018 Opus Prize for Chicago’s Inner-City Muslim Action Network
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