Alumni SpotlightFebruary 5, 2026

Dallas Mavericks Retire Mark Aguirre's Jersey

Aguirre played with DePaul for three seasons, and in that time led the basketball team to a record of 79-10 before being the #1 draft pick for the Dallas Mavericks in 1981.
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Faculty Spotlight: Don Opitz

Cannabis studies minor director discusses the origin of the term 420

<div class="ck-content"><p>In a recent article in the DePaulia, <a href="https://www.depaul.edu/academics/programs/cannabis-studies-minor" target="_blank" title="Cannabis Studies Minor">Cannabis Studies Minor</a> director and SCPS professor <a href="https://www.depaul.edu/faculty/donald-opitz" target="_blank" title="Don Opitz">Don Opitz</a> weighs in on the history of the term 420—where it came from, and what it stands for. &nbsp;</p></div>

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Spotlight: Cannabis Justice Award

Applications are open for the Douglas Bruce Cannabis Justice Award

<div class="ck-content"><p>The <a href="https://www.depaul.edu/academics/programs/cannabis-studies-minor" target="_blank" title="Cannabis Studies Program">Cannabis Studies Minor</a> at DePaul University is proud to invite submissions for the Douglas Bruce Cannabis Justice Award in honor of the late Dr. Douglas Bruce. <a href="https://depaul.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9ALLcXKfcAkDnxk" target="_blank" title="Applications">Applications</a> are due May 1st, and the winning submission receives a $500 scholarship and an engraved plaque.</p></div>

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Your Next Chapter Begins Here

<div class="ck-content"><p>At SCPS, each journey reflects growth in skills, careers and communities. Milestones we achieve together shape workplaces and lives beyond campus. Join us to write stories that inspire and connect.</p></div>

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