06/16/2026
“Students bridge ideological divides at Chicago’s universities”
featured DePaul’s Bridgebuilding Fellowship in a story about students learning to facilitate dialogue across ideological divides.
Students Isabela Torres Reyes and Umar Ryan shared their insights about challenges and benefits of engaging in difficult conversations as part of the fellowship program.
DePaul President Robert L. Manuel says programs promoting dialogue at universities across Chicago show “the DNA of our community is connection.”
“Ultimately, as we start to figure out what the value of higher ed(ucation) really is, this is it.”
Thank you, Kate Perez, for covering this important story!
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