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President Susana Rivera-Mills, PhD
March 13, 2023

Susana Rivera-Mills, PhD, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Ball State University, has been named the 14th president of Aurora University. The AU Board of Trustees unanimously approved Rivera-Mills’ appointment after a six-month search conducted by a...

behavioral neuroscience
March 10, 2023

In a move to expand the popular Health Science and Psychology programs, AU is introducing Behavioral Neuroscience as an undergraduate major for the 2023-2024 academic year. What is behavioral neuroscience? Behavioral Neuroscience is the study of how behavior is influenced by biological factors,...

Students working with alumni mentor
February 24, 2023

At Aurora University, an important part of a student’s journey is to prepare for life after AU. One way AU prepares students for success is by connecting current students with alumni to talk about careers, networking, and the day-to-day reality of the working world. AU’s...

Meet Emily
February 23, 2023

“AU’s Hill Center for Student Success connected me to an internship and a job during my senior year. A career counselor also reviewed my résumé and cover letter, proofread my writing samples, and did a mock interview with me. My internship was with an...

Tango's Pantry
February 20, 2023

Spartans with animal companions now have a new source for dog, cat, and fish food. Tango’s Pantry, a student-run, on-campus pet food pantry, recently opened in the Wackerlin Center for Faith and Action. The pantry came to fruition as part of an animal welfare course project created by...