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President Rivera-Mills
July 19, 2024

President Susana Rivera-Mills has been selected as one of the participants of the Council of Independent Colleges’ (CIC) 2024 Convening for Pioneering Presidents and Board Chairs, generously supported by the Mellon Foundation. The intensive three-day event will bring together presidents...

build your credit
July 3, 2024

Establishing your creditworthiness as a college student is an important step in building a successful career. It can lead to long-term savings and more stable financial footing throughout your life. Having good credit can help you buy a car, purchase a house, rent an apartment, and even get a...

Dean's List
June 28, 2024

Aurora University congratulates the more than 1,500 undergraduate students who earned Dean’s List honors for the spring 2024 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students included on the Dean’s List completed a minimum of...

students in science lab
June 25, 2024

In a move to spark excitement and creativity around the sciences, Aurora University moved all of its science courses under one roof into high-tech, open classrooms that give students hands-on experi­ences in cutting-edge labs. AU designated John C. Dunham Hall as the home of its new...

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
June 18, 2024

Recreational therapy (sometimes called therapeutic recreation) is an expanding field that uses activity-based interventions to help people with physical disabilities, sensory disorders, or mental-health needs fully participate in life. About 17,000 professionals work as recreational therapists,...