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Aurora University’s SOAR: Summer Orientation and Registration program has been named a finalist for the 2026 Examples of Excelencia, a national, data-driven initiative recognizing programs that demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in improving Latino/a and all student...

Inspired by her father’s career in law enforcement, Amanda Parlow ’25 initially pursued patrol work. Despite gaining valuable soft skills, Parlow struggled to find fulfillment in a series of customer-facing and security roles, and soon realized her calling lay elsewhere in the...

As a high school student, Carlos Paret ’96 learned about business, entrepreneurship, and personal finance in classes offered by Junior Achievement. His experience with the nonprofit was so positive that Paret volunteered weekly with JA of Chicago and then JA of Philadelphia after...

Artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way people search for jobs and the way employers review applicants. On one hand, AI tools can help job seekers polish resumes, write cover letters, prepare for interviews, and find opportunities more quickly. On the other hand, because so many...

Aurora University’s music department reached another high note with the addition of two new ensembles this past academic year. A mariachi band, Mariachi Las Luces, and the choir group AU Vocal Jazz offer two more opportunities for students to perform. Both ensembles made their concert...