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Shaka Rawls receives 2026 Golden Apple for Excellence in Leadership award
June 10, 2026

Earlier this month, Shaka Rawls ’99, principal of Leo High School in Chicago, returned from a meeting to a surprise assembly announcing him as a recipient of the 2026 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. Students, colleagues, family members, former classmates, and reporters...

Emergency Training: Simulation in Progress
June 1, 2026

Just beyond the “Emergency Training: Simulation in Progress” signs, Aurora University Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing students collaborated with Endeavor Health paramedic education students to provide life-saving care during...

graduates overlooking the quad
May 28, 2026

Graduation is often portrayed as a finish line, a moment when everything suddenly becomes clear. But for many students and recent graduates, the reality feels much different. The transition from college to career can bring excitement, pressure, uncertainty, and many questions all at once. If...

Ainsley Martin
May 18, 2026

When Ainsley Martin ’26 began exploring colleges, she was looking for a place where she could pursue her academic interests while receiving the support she needed to succeed. Through Aurora University’s academic offerings and the Pathways Collegiate Program, she found...

Students in Japan.
May 7, 2026

After eight weeks of classroom work that began in January, the real lesson for a group of Aurora University students was waiting 6,500 miles away. Eleven undergraduates, including Miu Yamaguchi ’26, who assisted with guidance and translation; two graduate students; and Mary Tarling,...