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students participate in group work during class
August 11, 2025

Aurora University’s Algebra Recitation Program has been named a finalist for the 2025 Examples of Excelencia, a national, data-driven initiative recognizing programs that demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in improving Latino and all student success in higher education....

Cal Myers
August 2, 2025

Calvin R. Myers ’64 began his journey with Aurora University as a student more than 60 years ago and went on to leave an enduring legacy as an alumnus, faculty member, trustee, and advocate. His vision, service, and steady leadership helped shape the university’s academic and...

two students in professional clothing speak to a recruiter at a career fair
July 25, 2025

Landing your first job is just the beginning — navigating it with confidence is the next challenge. At a recent AU Grad Networking Group session, three alumni shared their insights and encouragement for fellow Spartans starting their careers. Molex Associate Product Manager Jaime Lopez...

Daniel Cuevas holds a banana split sundae
July 18, 2025

Every time a teenage Daniel Cuevas ’24 drove past Banana Split, Aurora’s beloved ice cream stand, he’d turn to whoever was in the passenger seat and say, “Man, I would do anything to own that place.” “They would always laugh,”...

Alayna Nosalik smiles at the camera in front of a Mickey Mouse shaped floral display in Epcot.
July 7, 2025

Alayna Nosalik ’26 is charting her own path — literally and figuratively. A double major in marketing and communication, Nosalik became the first AU student to earn an FAA Drone Pilot License after completing the university’s new exam preparation course. She also...