DePaul Student Government Demanded Financial Disclosure
The student association pushed for greater transparency regarding university financial activities.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Financial Aid
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The DePaul Student Government Association recently adopted a resolution urging the university to disclose its full range of financial activities. This action seeks to align institutional practices more closely with the universitys established Vincentian mission.
Why it matters
The resolution reflects a student-led effort to ensure university accountability and transparency in institutional operations. By requesting this data, the organization aims to confirm how university funds are managed and whether they align with the school's core values.
The DePaul Student Government Association has set a 30-day deadline for an official response from university administration. The school currently mandates that its third-party fund managers adhere to United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing.
The players
Angelina Squeo
She serves as the president of the DePaul Student Government Association.
Muaz Hussaini
He is the vice president of the DePaul Student Government Association.
Layth Awadallah
He serves as the treasurer for the DePaul Student Government Association.
Council on American Islamic Relations
This civil rights organization assisted the student government in drafting its financial transparency resolution.
DePaul University
This is a private Catholic university in Chicago that is currently reviewing student government policy requests.
The details
Sponsored by president Angelina Squeo, vice president Muaz Hussaini, and treasurer Layth Awadallah, the resolution was drafted with assistance from the Council on American Islamic Relations. Additionally, the student government passed a separate proposal to implement an ID-based access pilot program for buildings after 6 p.m. on both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses.
Timeline
September 16, 2026: The SGA adopted the financial disclosure resolution.
September 18, 2026: The resolution was submitted to the Office of the Provost and Office of the President.
September 23, 2026: The SGA adopted a resolution for a campus ID access pilot program.
October 18, 2026: The deadline for the university to provide a formal response.
Culture Shift
The university's current adherence to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing serves as a baseline for its financial management policies. The students' push for total transparency marks a shift toward higher accountability standards that exceed current ESG frameworks.
The proposed ID access pilot program would directly affect the evening routines of students using facilities on the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses. If implemented, students will need to carry physical identification to enter campus buildings after 6 p.m. on weekdays.
The takeaway
Student governance remains a critical avenue for influencing institutional policy and administrative transparency. Students interested in university management can monitor official SGA updates to see how the administration addresses these formal requests.
Further reading
Learn more about student advocacy and university funding on the Financial Aid page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The DePaulia.
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