AU Today

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...

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...

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,...

Career pivots aren’t linear — and they’re rarely comfortable. At a recent AU Grad Networking Group session, the conversation focused less on having a perfect plan and more on the mindset shifts that help people move forward with clarity. Criminal Justice and...

If you already have LinkedIn, that’s a great start. But simply having an account is not the same as having a profile that supports your career goals. Aurora University’s Career Services office encourages students and alumni to think of LinkedIn as more than just an online...