A special thank you to Val. 💙
At the conclusion of today's @BIGEAST Well-Being Forum, our student-athletes presented Commissioner Val Ackerman with a hand-painted ball by @DePaulU faculty member Bro. Mark Elder in recognition of her service to the BIG EAST, ahead of her retirement later this year.
Special things are happening at @DePaulU right now.
Our first strategic plan strengthened the foundation for DePaul Athletics. The next one will build on that momentum and position this department to reach new heights.
The future is bright. Go Blue Demons!
The momentum is real, our foundation is strong, and the best is yet to come.
What a past five years it has been!
Take a look back with @BlueDemonsAD at our first strategic plan.
Day 1 of the 2026 BIG EAST Student-Athlete Well-Being Forum is underway at @DePaulU.
Thank you to @DePaulAthletics and @BlueDemonsAD and President Robert Manuel for hosting student-athletes, coaches, and administration from across the conference.
Connections today. Opportunities tomorrow. 💼
Last night, our sophomores connected with Chicago professionals and DePaul alumni during our annual speed networking event.
College athletics is changing fast, and ticketing roles are evolving with it. 🎟️
This discussion explores how AI, revenue demands, and industry shifts are reshaping careers in college athletics. Those who adapt won’t just keep up, they’ll help define what’s next.
Congrats to Associate VP & Deputy AD, @TStapletonDPU, on his @SilverWaveMedia recognition as a Top 100 Rising AD/Future ADs list.
📰 https://t.co/RCU1k0bMqq
Kick off the weekend with the DePaul Tennis teams and @WilsonTennis at Waveland Courts in Lincoln Park.
Try out the latest rackets, get expert advice, and participate in fun activities for a chance to win prizes.
🗓️ Friday, May 29 • 4-6 PM
📍 Lincoln Park Waveland Courts
New indoor facility plans, new score and video boards, ELC, and new student-athlete hospitality spaces are all part of the capital plan.
The wildcard piece still exists as well, though you’re right that the format can impact whether it’s a main draw or qualifying opportunity depending on the playoff structure.
They’ve also presented a year-round marketing and engagement strategy focused on youth camps and other events on their campus. There’s obviously still more to learn under the new CEO, and I wasn’t part of the original bid process, but the recent conversations and vision shared have at least been encouraging.
UGA is an incredible venue with incredible staff. I can’t say enough good. We still have limitations in ELC and non-UGA match attendance that we’re working to address now for future rounds.