Alumni success stories. Community outreach. Secret campus gems. It’s not surprising that these topics were among the most popular for our readers in 2016. After all, they speak to three of DePaul’s core values: real-world education, a mission of Vincentian service and an urban heart.

In case you missed them, these were our five most-viewed articles in 2016. Happy reading!

Hidden DePaul
From secret gardens to a Christmas-themed elevator, explore the wackiest, weirdest and most wonderful hidden places on campus.

Live from NY: It’s Maureen Kuhl (THE ’15) Backstage at SNL!
What’s it like to work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”? This recent alumna gives us a sneak peek into the hectic but thrilling life of an NBCUniversal Page.

Ride Along With The Night Ministry
DePaul alumni, faculty and staff volunteer with The Night Ministry, helping alleviate the burdens of poverty and homelessness in the Chicago region.

Olympic Ambition
Neither race, nor gender, nor age could stop long-jumper Mabel “Dolly” Staton (EDU ’55) from leaping into history at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games. Learn how this firecracker personality stood up to racism and entered her name in the record books.

The ABCs of Curating
Curators hold a unique place in the art world. Meet some of the DePaul alumni who are shaking things up at galleries, museums and arts organizations across the country.

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