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President Rivera-Mills receiving award for Outstanding Commitment in Education
September 26, 2025

President Susana Rivera-Mills received the Outstanding Commitment in Education Award from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs at a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in Chicago yesterday. Frerichs’ office hosts the annual event honoring the contributions and accomplishments of...

Spartan statue overlooks the quad in the fall
September 25, 2025

Aurora University is achieving top marks in education. The university earned the #10 spot in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges in Illinois rankings, joining Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and others for the...

Andrea Garcia makes dental mold
September 19, 2025

For Aurora University Health Science students Andrea Garcia ’26 and Lotzy Munoz ’28, one summer opened the door to a lifetime of opportunity. By participating in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), they immersed themselves in hands-on learning, built...

Khya Phillippe '25, '26 works with Tori Agundez '24 in an athletic training room
September 5, 2025

During her Athletic Training/Exercise Science 3+2 clinical rotation at Oswego East High School last spring, Khya Phillippe ’25, ’26 MSAT, gained more than hands-on experience; she received insight from someone who had been in her shoes one year before. Her supervisor, Tori...

student on computer at a business
August 27, 2025

This summer, Aurora University students gained hands-on experience through internships in industries ranging from healthcare and government to marketing, business, and research. Internships provide a valuable way for students to apply classroom knowledge in the field while building skills,...