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Giselle Martinez '28
February 16, 2026

Giselle Martinez ’28 envisions a more accessible and inclusive future for underrepresented populations — and is already building her life around doing something about it. A Political Science and Public Policy and Business Administration double major, Martinez is involved in...

student interns at oaken acres wildlife rehabilitation center
February 11, 2026

Every summer, Oaken Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Sycamore, Illinois, welcomes student interns for a behind-the-scenes look at the demanding and rewarding work of wildlife rehabilitation. Through this immersive internship, Aurora University students step into the high-volume care...

Male student talking with AU staff member.
January 30, 2026

Graduating from Aurora University is a significant achievement. It reflects years of commitment, growth, and resilience. While the transition from college to career can feel uncertain, it’s also a season filled with opportunity, discovery, and momentum that isn’t always...

ai ethics
January 26, 2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, Aurora University is preparing students and professionals to meet its opportunities and challenges through a new Certificate in AI Ethics. The three-course certificate examines AI’s societal impact from multiple perspectives, including...

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,...