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Poli Marichal, “Premonición,” 2012. Woodcut and linocut. Image courtesy of Arceo Press.
January 8, 2026

Art has long been a bridge across cultures. This spring, the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University will bring this power to life in “Mapping Territories/Trazando Territorios: The Art of Exile in Pilsen – Chicago.” The exhibition is both timely and meaningful,...

Student artist Jocelyn Olivera ’28 next to her work,
December 1, 2025

This fall, the Schingoethe Center of Aurora University has been showcasing “Eye to Eye,” an interdisciplinary exhibition featuring works from more than 40 artists across the globe. The show, which remains on display through December, positions portraiture not simply as...

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...

college student smiles while working on a laptop in a bright home-like setting
October 20, 2025

Searching for a job can feel like riding a rollercoaster — full of hopeful highs, frustrating lows, and unexpected twists. At a recent AU Grad Networking Group session, alumni and students gathered virtually to talk openly about managing the stress, uncertainty, and emotions that often...