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student interns at oaken acres wildlife rehabilitation center
February 11, 2026

Every summer, Oaken Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Sycamore, Illinois, welcomes student interns for a behind-the-scenes look at the demanding and rewarding work of wildlife rehabilitation. Through this immersive internship, Aurora University students step into the high-volume care...

ai ethics
January 26, 2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, Aurora University is preparing students and professionals to meet its opportunities and challenges through a new Certificate in AI Ethics. The three-course certificate examines AI’s societal impact from multiple perspectives, including...

Diane Fuentes
November 10, 2025

Diane Fuentes ’26 has been named a recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, representing Aurora University as a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Each year, the Lincoln Academy honors an outstanding senior from each of Illinois’ four-year,...

Female student in a classroom.
October 29, 2025

In an effort to help address the growing demand for professionals who are qualified to diagnose and treat hearing, speech, and language disorders, Aurora University launched the Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders degree this fall. The program serves as a first step for...

Andrea Garcia makes dental mold
September 19, 2025

For Aurora University Health Science students Andrea Garcia ’26 and Lotzy Munoz ’28, one summer opened the door to a lifetime of opportunity. By participating in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), they immersed themselves in hands-on learning, built...