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Hanna Anderson ’26 MSW/MPA
July 1, 2026

Hanna Anderson ’26 MSW/MPA was named Social Work Student of the Year by Agents of Change, an exam preparation and education platform for aspiring social workers. One of two students to receive the national honor, Anderson earned free test preparation materials valued at $500 for her...

Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills
June 30, 2026

President Susana Rivera-Mills has been named a member of the Aspen Institute’s Aspen-Kern Presidential Leadership Fellowship. As a fellow of the Aspen-Kern Program for Leadership and Character in Higher Education, Rivera-Mills will participate in workshops, engage in personalized...

student meeting with career counselor
June 24, 2026

Career advice is everywhere, but not all of it helps. Some of the most common career myths may actually be preventing students and alumni from exploring opportunities, building confidence, or taking the next step in their career journey. Career Success staff is here to debunk some of the most...

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...