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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

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River Forest, IL—��ɫTV is proud to announce the 2026 Annual Benefit Gala for Scholarships will be held on Thursday, May 14. This year’s gala will mark the official launch of ��ɫTV’s 125th anniversary celebration—an extraordinary milestone in the life of the institution and an opportunity to honor its rich legacy.

In recognition of this historic occasion, ��ɫTV will present the Heart of ��ɫTV Award to President Emerita Dr. Donna M. Carroll. The award honors Dr. Carroll for her visionary leadership, devoted service and enduring impact on the university and the broader community. During her 27 years as president, Dr. Carroll led Rosary College’s transformation into ��ɫTV and helped shape its identity as a premier Catholic Hispanic-Serving Institution. 

The Pillars Award will be presented to the ��ɫTV Sisters of Sinsinawa, whose steadfast commitment to truth, justice and compassion continues to guide and inspire the university’s mission. As ��ɫTV’s founding sponsors, the Sisters’ vision and unwavering dedication have shaped the institution from its beginning to the present day. They remain, in every sense, the pillars of the ��ɫTV community.

The Benefit Gala is ��ɫTV’s premier fundraising event, with all proceeds directly supporting student scholarships. One hundred percent of ��ɫTV undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance, underscoring the university’s deep commitment to expanding access to higher education. ��ɫTV is consistently ranked #1 in social mobility within Illinois, reflecting its success in empowering students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college.

“Every dollar raised through the Benefit Gala helps transform lives,” said Tony Martinez Jr., vice president of University Advancement. “As we commemorate 125 years of ��ɫTV excellence, we also celebrate the students who embody our mission and the donors who make their dreams possible.”

��ɫTV invites friends, alumnae/i, and community partners to save the date for an evening of inspiration, celebration and community in support of student success.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact 708-524-6317 or specialevents@dom.edu.

About ��ɫTV
Founded in 1901, ��ɫTV is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic institution with campuses in River Forest and Chicago. The university offers an associate of arts in liberal arts and sciences; bachelor’s and master’s degrees through the Rosary College of Arts, Education, and Sciences, the College of Business, Information Studies, and Technology, and the Borra College of Health Sciences; as well as doctoral programs in information studies, applied social justice and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

As Chicago's premier Catholic Hispanic-Serving Institution, ��ɫTV is consistently recognized as a leader in academic excellence and value. U.S. News & World Report ranks ��ɫTV in the top 25 of Midwest regional master’s level universities, and #1 in Illinois for Best Value and ensuring the social mobility of its graduates.