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Labyrinth Ambassadors
August 17, 2026

Nestled in the southeast corner of campus next to the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action is a labyrinth. The landmark, dedicated in 2017 as a gift from the Class of 1967, follows a classical seven-circuit design to represent completeness, giving campus and community members a place to step...

students with Sammy Spartan
August 5, 2026

Aurora University’s SOAR: Summer Orientation and Registration program has been named a finalist for the 2026 Examples of Excelencia, a national, data-driven initiative recognizing programs that demonstrate evidence of effectiveness in improving Latino/a and all student...

Amanda Parlow with her parents at a community event
August 3, 2026

Inspired by her father’s career in law enforcement, Amanda Parlow ’25 initially pursued patrol work. Despite gaining valuable soft skills, Parlow struggled to find fulfillment in a series of customer-facing and security roles, and soon realized her calling lay elsewhere in the...

Carlos Paret
July 30, 2026

As a high school student, Carlos Paret ’96 learned about business, entrepreneurship, and personal finance in classes offered by Junior Achievement. His experience with the nonprofit was so positive that Paret volunteered weekly with JA of Chicago and then JA of Philadelphia after...

person using a laptop for an AI job search
July 24, 2026

Artificial intelligence is quickly changing the way people search for jobs and the way employers review applicants. On one hand, AI tools can help job seekers polish resumes, write cover letters, prepare for interviews, and find opportunities more quickly. On the other hand, because so many...